GP
169.3K UK workers · typical pay £95,500 · entry route Postgraduate degree (Level 7+). Projected headcount change: -1% to 2035.
Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →
GPs face moderate exposure as AI tools increasingly assist with diagnostic decision support, medical imaging analysis, and administrative tasks like clinical coding. However, the core of the role requires physical examinations, complex interpersonal empathy, and navigating the regulatory and ethical governance of the NHS, which provides a significant buffer against full automation.
While cheaper consultations could unlock preventative care and higher frequency of contact, total demand is fundamentally capped by the UK population and the number of sick patients.
Headcount drifts -1% across 12 years.
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UK employment share by region, SOC-joined to 2211.
Relatively balanced: 52.4% women.
Five roles with transferable skills and better demand dynamics.
gp · dataset 2026.03 · CC-BY-4.0