Workforce - new report launching this May
Leading infection specialty organisations across the UK are launching a report calling for urgent action to strengthen and modernise the UK’s infection-specialist workforce in response to rising health threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and future pandemic risks.
Infection Prevention and Management in the UK: The Infection-Specialist Workforce sets out a long-term plan to support the workforce and modernise infection services in line with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England and the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2025: Infections.
"Infectious diseases are the oldest enemy of human health. We need to keep our capacity to prevent and respond to infections up between events rather than wring our hands and wish we had done so when they occur."
Professor Christopher Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England. ‘Foreword’ to the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2025: Infections.
