Overseas NHS Workers Day, held on the first Friday of March is a day to recognise the incredible contributions of foreign nationals to our NHS. We are incredibly proud of the work and contribution of our international educated colleagues in south Yorkshire, and appreciate their dedication to our National Health Service. Founded by The Doctors’ Association UK, Overseas NHS Workers Day was created to take the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary contribution made in the fight against COVID-19 by those who have migrated to the United Kingdom.
Fulfilling all kinds of different roles within the National Health Service, almost 200 different nationalities are represented within the NHS in England alone. This includes nationalities such as Indian, Filipino, Nigerian, Palestinians and many others that make up almost 14% of NHS staff.
Even with this extra help from those overseas. Living and serving in a foreign country can be difficult, considering the additional stress of visa issues, red tape, and missing out on life with family and friends at home.
With this in mind, The Doctors’ Association UK wanted to put forth an extra effort to recognize and thank those overseas workers serving the healthcare community. Overseas NHS Workers Day is just the day to do it!
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