One-Third of UK Doctors Reduce Hours Amid Burnout Concerns

General Medical Council survey reveals significant reduction in working hours as doctors seek to protect their well-being.

Nearly 30% of GPs and 17% of hospital consultants have cut their hours in the past year.
Almost half of GPs and hospital specialists plan to further reduce their hours.
High workloads and stress lead to 23% of doctors taking time off in the past year.
Doctor's workload reduction poses risks to patient care and NHS capacity planning.
The Department of Health plans to recruit over 1,000 new GPs to alleviate the burden.