The forecast for the share of professional nurses and midwives employed in hospitals in the UK indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 26.72% in 2024, this proportion is projected to decrease to 26.09% by 2028. Although this data does not provide a previous 2023 baseline, the consistent downward trend over these years reflects a possible shift in employment practices or resource allocation within hospitals.
Key future trends to watch for include technological advancements in healthcare potentially impacting staffing needs, policy changes influencing hospital employment strategies, and evolving patient care models that might require different workforce compositions.
