Healthcare professionals to get more flexible training for switching discipline

People in UK who are already working as healthcare professionals will get more flexible training for switching discipline as doctors and nurses more quickly now .

Newly designed courses could take into account existing qualifications, training and experience, making it easier and quicker for existing healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists or pharmacists to train as doctors.

The current training standards are set by the EU. They mean that healthcare professionals wishing to move into another area have to complete a set training course, regardless of any existing health background or qualifications.