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<p>As part of the historic expansion of medical school places set out in the NHS Long
Term Workforce Plan, we will ensure that there is adequate growth in foundation placement
capacity, as those taking up these new places begin to graduate, and a commensurate
increase in specialty training places is required. A decision regarding which specialities
these places will be allocated to will be made nearer the time that the places are
required for the expanded workforce. NHS England will work with stakeholders to ensure
this growth is sustainable and focused in the service areas where need is greatest.</p><p>In
2023, the General Medical Council reported that there are 592 doctors in ophthalmology
specialty training across England, which is 34, or 6.1%, more than in 2019. As of
November 2023, there are 3,058 full-time equivalent (FTE) doctors working in the specialty
of ophthalmology in National Health Service trusts and other core organisations in
England. This is 214, or 7.5%, more than in 2019. This includes 1,465 FTE consultants,
which is 125, or 9.4%, more than in 2019.</p>
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