Association of British Neurologists: UK neurology workforce survey

• Main Authors: Nitkunan, Arani, Lawrence, Joanne, Reilly, Mary M
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Whitehouse Publishing 2020-12-01
• Series: Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation
• Online Access: https://www.acnr.co.uk/2020/09/neurology-workforce/

A neurology workforce survey was conducted by the Association of British Neurologists and compared with the annual Royal College of Physicians census in November 2018-March 2019. 46% of consultants and 35% of trainees responded. Based on the clinical work contracted (excluding academic and other work), the calculated number of consultant neurologists was 1 per 91,175 of the population. There is significant geographical variation in the number of consultants throughout the UK. There is a gradual shift when comparing the trainee and consultant data towards better gender and ethnic representation in the former. The data highlights potential future workforce planning issues including the potential impact of the increasing number of female trainees.