Workforce data

Introduction

The College collects, collates and uses workforce data in our discussions with government and workforce agencies to influence and advocate for the pathology workforce in the UK.

Why you might find this useful

The Workforce team regularly receive requests for workforce data and it is recognised that it is useful for College members and stakeholders to have access to standardised workforce data.

It is intended that the data published will provide greater clarity on the current pathology workforce for members and stakeholders and can be used for local cases about pathology workforce to be made.

The College relies on its members to provide up-to-date information about their work situation to allow the College to continue to advocate for the pathology workforce. You can help keep your data up to date by completing our new Workforce Census, to be launched in 2025, and responding to any surveys that the College undertakes.

How we collect the data

Workforce data is collected through:

• online workforce census (currently undergoing an update - will be available in 2025)
• direct specialty-specific surveys
• results of Advisory Appointment Committees (AACs)
• regional councils.

Workforce data

We are currently enhancing our processes for collecting and publishing workforce data. This ongoing development aims to provide more comprehensive, accurate, and timely workforce insights. We will update this page with the latest information as it becomes available. For any questions about workforce data, please feel free to reach out to our Workforce Team at [email protected].