National training survey

UK wide results

This year's UK-wide findings reflect the continued commitment of doctors in training and their trainers, often in demanding circumstances. Trainees again rated teaching and clinical supervision highly. And we noted signs of improvement in burnout risk, confidence in raising concerns, and experiences of discriminatory behaviour. 

Trainers reported high job satisfaction, with access to training time improving in some areas. That said, pressures remain, and burnout risk rose among parts of the trainer workforce. This highlights the need for continued focus on supporting trainers and addressing pressures in key areas. 

Results varied by nation - see our individual country reports for more detail. 

Read the UK-wide report

England

In England, trainees continued to rate their teaching and supervision highly. And there were slight improvements in responses relating to burnout risk, workload, and educational governance. 

For trainers, job satisfaction remained high and more of them were able to use the time they had allocated for training for that purpose. However, burnout risk remains an issue in parts of the trainer workforce in England.  

Read the England report

Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, doctors in training continued to rate their training highly, and responses relating to educational governance and the reporting of discrimination both improved. However, results were mixed on workload pressures, burnout, supportive environments, and rota design perceptions. 

Trainers reported high job satisfaction, better access to training time, reduced workload pressures, and burnout. However, challenges persist, as ratings of support from employers decreased in parts of the trainer workforce.  

Read the Northern Ireland report

Scotland

In Scotland, trainees again rated their teaching and clinical supervision highly, although these measures saw a decrease compared to 2025. We noted signs of improvement in burnout risk, supportive environments, and the reporting of discrimination. 

Job satisfaction among trainers remained high, and ratings of employer support improved. However, pressures persist, and burnout risk increased in parts of the trainer workforce.  

Read the Scotland report

Wales

Trainees again rated teaching and clinical supervision highly, with improvements in satisfaction, supportive environments, and preparedness for foundation posts. Results were mixed on workload pressures and burnout risk. 

For trainers, job satisfaction remained high, and access to training time improved in some areas. However, pressures persist, and burnout risk increased in parts of the trainer workforce.  

Read the Wales report
Darllenwch adroddiad Cymru