Information and resources for those new to General Practice in England. If you are looking for information that is not shown below, please do get in touch, you can email us at candptraininghub@nhs.net
IMG Handbook – HEEOE
This handbook is designed to be part of an array of tools for you to use while you settle into your new life in the UK. Please use it in complement with the HEE EoE website, highlighted national resources as well as the local support you will receive from your specialty schools and individual trusts.
International Recruitment
If you are an international medical graduate thinking of moving to the UK to train as a GP, NHSE has an international recruitment programme, welcoming applications from established family doctors and GPs. For more information visit the NHSE website.
CPICS Tier 2 Sponsorship Information
Web page with overview of Tier 2 Sponsorship for practices and contact details for IGPR Project Support if you have any questions or would like some support with the process.
Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship: Planning for Post-CCT
Working with Regional teams, HEE, RCGP and the BMA, the Primary Care Workforce Team is implementing a joint strategy on visa sponsorship to enable regions, practices and GP Trainees to prepare for the July/August CCT dates. As part of this, RCGP has published a fact sheet for sponsored ST3s on their blog.
Ukraine Refugee Doctors & Medical Students Arriving in the UK
Download useful advice for doctors and medical students arriving in the U.K. under the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ Visa Scheme, written by Martin Schmidt, Head of School of Psychiatry in KSS.
GMC Welcome to UK Practice Workshops
Free workshop designed to support doctors new to the UK. Adapting to UK practice can be difficult for any doctor, regardless of where you're from or how experienced you are.
The Transition Project
The Transition into The Workforce Project: 18 months funding to offer extra support to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), to allow smooth transition into GP training and into the GP workforce, hopefully in the East of England.
Wellbeing
When you are settling into a new area or country, it is important to acknowledge any difficulties you may be experiencing, seek support and to take care of your well-being. Here you will find useful resources which includes websites, podcasts, apps and services all designed to help support you with all aspects of your wellbeing.
Forums & Communities
There are a number of national and local groups to help build communities, share experiences and provide support.
Peterborough Nigerian Doctors WhatsApp Group
Join GroupEast of England IMG WhatsApp Group
Join GroupIMGs Peterborough WhatsApp Group
Join GroupBritish International Doctors Association
A well-established, highly respected professional Doctors association with a national network of divisions. Members enjoy the fellowship and friendship of a very large group of overseas doctors.
British Islamic Medical Association
Bringing together Muslim healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom as one, BIMA is independent and apolitical, to serve and inspire its members, promoting their contributions to healthcare and highlighting and addressing the challenges faced by them and those they treat.
NHS International Nursing and Midwifery Associations
If you are an international nurse or midwife and would like to find out more about the support available.
African Caribbean Medical Association UK
Association which aims to increase the presence of African Caribbean medics at every stage of the healthcare profession.