Movement in population as people age

The current economic and natural climates are encouraging the population to move and retire abroad, seeking a better quality of life and getting more for its money. Around one in 12 people of pensionable age now move abroad.

Proposed workforce impact

• Reduced supply of psychiatrists; insufficient vacancies for psychiatrists in the future, leading to increased workload pressure on the existing workforce who will not be enabled to  provide high-quality services.

Sources or references

• Age UK, (2011), Retiring abroad, A guide to researching your options.
• https://www.gov.uk/moving-or-retiring-abroad

Additional research questions

• What will the impact on retirement plans for NHS consultants have on psychiatrists?

Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.