DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2026.0004 ISSN: 1358-0574

Does the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 ensure fair access to NHS training?

Ashley I Simpson

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 gives priority to UK medical graduates and other defined groups for postgraduate medical training positions. Ashley I Simpson examines the implications of this policy for workforce stability and fairness, arguing that implementation must be accompanied by wider reforms to support long-term sustainability.

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