Doctors in the UK reported “ marginal, but clear” improvements in wellbeing in 2024, according to the General Medical Council (GMC).

Its latest report found that overall satisfaction had risen, burnout risk had dropped, and workloads had eased slightly.

However, almost one in five (19%) said they were considering leaving the UK to work abroad – a figure largely unchanged from 18% in 2022 and 20% in 2023.

Career Stagnation a Major Concern

A third of doctors said they were unable to progress in their education, training, or careers in the way they wanted. The GMC warned that heavy workloads, competition for posts, and lack of senior support for development were harming doctors’ career prospects.

The report found a clear link between career control and their overall wellbeing. Among do

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