Gen Z NHS Workers Report Rising Stress and Job Dissatisfaction

A Nuffield Trust study highlights worsening morale among young NHS staff, raising concerns about workforce retention and the future of healthcare services.

• More than half (52%) of NHS staff aged 21 to 30 reported work-related stress causing illness in 2023, a significant rise from 38% in 2013.
• Pay dissatisfaction among young NHS workers has more than doubled over the past decade, with 22% unhappy with their pay compared to 10% in 2013.
• Younger employees are increasingly disillusioned with their jobs, with 15% saying they rarely or never look forward to work, up from 12% in 2013.
• The Nuffield Trust warns that the growing stress and dissatisfaction among Gen Z workers could jeopardize the NHS's ability to retain its future workforce.
• The government plans to review the 2023 NHS workforce strategy, as experts call for urgent action to address the pressures facing young healthcare professionals.

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