Forensic pathology workforce report 2026
Despite repeated calls for reform in forensic pathology, little action has been taken to address the challenges facing the forensic pathology workforce.
Our workforce reports
Pathology is at the heart of healthcare; however, the profession faces a growing workforce crisis that threatens patient care. Rising demand, staff shortages, and difficulties in recruitment and retention are putting pressure on services across all specialties. Meeting these challenges requires a workforce that is properly resourced, supported, and planned for the future. These reports set out the evidence, highlight pressures, and present recommendations for governments and health bodies.
Paediatric and perinatal pathology workforce report 2025
Only 3% of paediatric and perinatal pathology consultants believe that current staffing levels are adequate to ensure the long-term sustainability of their service.
Clinical immunology workforce report 2025
Three-quarters of immunology services in the UK report that they do not currently have enough staff to meet clinical demand.
Clinical virology workforce 2021
The clinical virology workforce: current situation and recommendations.
The infection sciences workforce 2021
A joint RCPath/BIA survey.
Diagnostic cytopathology in the UK 2020
A survey of cytopathology practice.
Veterinary pathology recruitment 2020
A UK-wide survey of veterinary pathology was conducted in 2020 to help identify the issues affecting recruitment into this specialty and to provide an accurate picture of the workforce.
Haematology workforce survey 2019
A UK-wide survey of haematologists was conducted in 2019, to provide the College with a comprehensive picture of the laboratory haematology workforce.
Histopathology workforce survey 2018
A UK-wide survey of histopathologists was conducted in 2017, to provide the College with a comprehensive a picture of Britain's pathology workforce.