Asylum-seeking qualified doctors can work in the UK after two challenged system in court

27 March 2026

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By Daniel Pye

Asylum-seeking qualified doctors will have the right to work in the UK following a High Court legal challenge by two medics seeking refuge.

On Thursday the Home Office changed the rules so doctors, nurses and other health professionals can work in the UK after a year. Many asylum seekers spend more than 12 months waiting to be granted refugee status.







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