'We're burning out': Over a third of resident doctors may leave NHS within 5 years

14 October 2025

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By Erin Dean

A survey suggests over a third (35%) of resident doctors may leave the NHS within 5 years.

Only 65% of respondents expect to still be working for the health service, while 23% are unsure and 12% do not expect to remain, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) research found.







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