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When it came to leaving clinical practice, I spent a lot of time in denial. I knew deep down that my job didn't align with my care values (happiness, challenge, connection, learning and health in case you were wondering) and that was, quite literally, destroying me. I was burnt out, but it wasn't the workload. Over the years, I developed strategies like choosing my battles, knowing when to walk away and setting boundaries. It was the feeling of being constrained that I coul

Senior doctors are the backbone of the NHS, yet they are leaving at an alarming rate. This isn’t just a workforce issue; it’s a profound loss of wisdom, continuity, and care for patients. According to the British Medical Association, 60% of hospital doctors and 50% of GPs in the UK are aged over 45, the group that is most likely to be considering early retirement. The loss of their valuable expertise and skills exacerbates strain on health systems that are already under press

Encore careers are all about your purpose, purpose, bringing together the things that you want to dedicate your time and energy towards. However, it can be surprisingly difficult for doctors to define their purpose. We are often conditioned to think in a certain way or follow a specific path, and even if you think you know your purpose, it's easy to question it when faced with the rigours of medical practice. Even easier to question if it seems that the system is doing ever