Recent high-profile cases in the UK have focused attention on concerns about the clinical competence and language skills of some healthcare professionals from other European member states. This briefing updates you on recent developments and outlines the key issues for NHS organisations, notably in their role as employers.
There is potential for conflict between the aims of the European single market to facilitate professional mobility by removing barriers to freedom of movement, and the desire for greater safety, quality and transparency in the provision of healthcare services.
We in the European Office will continue to work on your behalf to ensure that your views are taken into account by European decision-makers now that the current European legislation is being revised.
