Three in four young people have not ruled out career in healthcare – survey

Around three in four young people have not ruled out pursuing a career in healthcare – but perceptions of poor working conditions are putting many off, a survey has suggested.

The NHS workforce plan could “fall flat” unless young people are given greater incentives and support to embark on healthcare education courses, university leaders have warned.

A survey, of 5,259 young people aged between 16 and 26 across the UK – shared with the PA news agency, found 73% are considering or have considered pursuing a career in healthcare.

But the majority of respondents to the survey, commissioned by (UUK), said they would be put off