Brexit has worsened shortages of specialist doctors, says think tank

The report,Health andBrexit: Six YearsOn,1 said that Brexit had added “fuel to the fire” of severe challenges facing the UK’s health and social care services, includingproblemswith the supply of drugs and medical devices. Although other countries had also seen shortages, they have been particularly prolonged in theUK,most likely becauseof the falling value of sterling and trade barriers associated with Brexit.