Patients benefit as 800 non-EU doctors granted improved work access 

Patients benefit as 800 non-EU doctors granted improved work access 

Dr Liqua Ur Rehman senior paediatric registrar and founder of  TrainUs4Ireland: 'In terms of staffing levels, it will decrease the shortage of staff by providing hospitals with better locum cover.'

More than 800 non-EU doctors have already been granted improved work access under a new visa system, allowing hospital patients greater access to care.

Doctors also say their change in status has reduced bullying in the workplace.

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