Brexit

What happened

Brexit has caused some big changes for the NHS, with 52% voting to leave the EU. Many healthcare workers from the EU have left the UK, leading to staff shortages, and there were concerns about medicines and medical supplies being disrupted. Brexit has also made it harder for the NHS to recruit workers from Europe and to collaborate on research projects with EU countries.

Analysis

This is a good topic to show you understand how outside events can affect the NHS. For your interview, think about:

• How the NHS can deal with staff shortages, especially in areas like nursing.
• How Brexit might affect the NHS's ability to stay up-to-date with medical research.
• How changes like this can highlight the need for a strong, adaptable health system.

Showing you're aware of these challenges demonstrates you're thinking about how the NHS works as a whole.