{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/68deb6075f95c3d419f50012?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"INVESTIGATION: Why are doctors banned abroad working in the NHS?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/1759426116709-82a72e00-aef7-42ae-b95d-fc2a61ca81ac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Doctors who’ve been disciplined or had their licence revoked for misconduct or incompetence have been able to work in the NHS. A Times investigation has found more than 20 doctors, who are banned in various countries, but have somehow acquired the right to treat patients here – sometimes with devastating consequences.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href=\"http://thetimes.com/thestory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>George Greenwood, Investigations Reporter, The Times</p><p><strong>Host:</strong>&nbsp;Manveen Rana</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Shabnam Grewal&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/banned-doctors-uk-investigation-wes-streeting-m33rc9dtz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The doctors banned from practising abroad cleared to treat in NHS</a></p><p><strong>Further listening: </strong><a href=\"https://embed.acast.com/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/66439cb845c59a001227003b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Unlocked: The convicts secretly investing millions in the Emirates</a></p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:thestory@thetimes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thestory@thetimes.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode includes references to sexual abuse. </strong>If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, help is available.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The Survivors Trust provides support and signposting for women, men and children who are survivors of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. Phone: 0808 801 0818 or visit the <a href=\"https://thesurvivorstrust.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Survivors Trust website</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Survivors UK provides support for men and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse <a href=\"https://www.survivorsuk.org/#section-10\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Survivors UK website&nbsp;</a></li></ul>","author_name":"The Times"}