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New powers to check language skills of doctors

New checks are being introduced to make sure all doctors who work for the NHS can speak English well enough to treat patients.

Last fetched 04 May 2026 · gov.uk

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Government Response to the House of Commons Health Committee Report of Session 2012-13: 2012 accountability hearing with the General Medical Council application/pdf

At a glance

TypePolicy paper

First published25 Feb 2013

Last updated25 Feb 2013

Organisations

Department of Health and Social Care

Topics

National Health Service

Source

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