NHS Workforce Plan Faces 40,000 Specialist Shortfall by 2030

New modelling suggests the flagship long-term workforce plan is running short.

By Elena Drumm•9 min read•July 1, 2026

The gap widens

Even under the most optimistic training assumptions, the pipeline of specialist consultants will fall well short.

Radiology, histopathology, and emergency medicine each carry a shortfall of over 8,000 posts.

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