Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallWednesday, 22 April 202609:30

Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on the Foundation Programme and its effectiveness in supporting and retaining junior doctors in the NHS. The debate will examine whether current programme structures and support mechanisms are adequate to keep junior doctors in the medical profession and address workforce retention challenges.

Junior doctor retention is critical to NHS capacity and service delivery. High attrition rates among foundation doctors increases pressure on existing medical staff, impacts training quality, and affects long-term NHS workforce planning. This debate reflects wider concerns about medical career sustainability and recruitment in the health service.

MPs most likely to speak

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Stephen KinnockLabour Party

Aberafan Maesteg

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

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