Shortfall in number of medical staff as more retire early

More people are retiring early due to changes in retirement policy. This is already happening, although the impact will be felt afterwards. GPs may retire five to 10 years earlier because of uncertainty around the NHS reforms.

Proposed workforce impact

• There may be a decrease in the number of medical staff.
• A decline of solo and small GP practices takes place.
• There is a decrease in the age gap between junior and more senior medical staff.

Sources or references

• http://www.gponline.com/News/article/1085760/GPs-begin-retire-reform-confusion/
• http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/8d1a30c8-26f3-11df-8c08-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1jBmpa6jh

Additional research questions

• Are there any particular specialties where this will impact significantly?

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