Four in 10 European Doctors Working in Britain 'Considering Leaving Because of Brexit'

Many EU doctors feel unwelcome and uncertain of future after referendum result, says union chief



A picture of EU nationals working in the NHS, which went viral last summer Press Association
Four in every 10 European doctors working in Britain are considering leaving the UK following the Brexit vote, a new survey has found.

The British Medical Association (BMA) polled 1,193 doctors from the European Economic Area working in the UK and found 42 per cent are thinking of leaving the country, with a further 23 per cent unsure.

Among NHS staff in England, 59,796 are from the European Union, according to NHS Digital, including 10,267 doctors – around 6.6 per cent of the UK medical workforce.

Dr Mark Porter, the BMA’s chairman of council, said many doctors from the EU felt “unwelcome and uncertain about whether they and their families will have the right to live and work in the UK after Brexit”.

He warned that an exodus of European staff could spell “disaster” for the NHS when it is “already at breaking point and facing crippling staff shortages”.

“These are the people who staff our hospitals and GP surgeries, look after vulnerable patients in the community, and conduct vital medical research to help save lives,” said Dr Porter.

“Many have dedicated years of service to healthcare in the UK, so it’s extremely concerning that so many are considering leaving.”

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I would love a shot of working in the U.K.