include: University Hospital Southampton NHS trust, which reported that the number of EU nationals leaving its books rose from 161 in 2016 to 226 in 2017, a increase of 40%. The amount of EU workers leaving the UK 's public sector increased 15 % between 2016 and 2018 , according to data from Best for Britain . The survey of 82 hospital trusts,116 universities and other public bodies showed the rate of EU nationals leaving UK hospitals rose 22 % on average , while universities saw a 10 % upturn . The pro - second referendum campaign stated the data demonstrates how immigration is putting extra stress on public services in the country . Estimated figures suggest that the number of EU workers leaving in 2018 will fall back to just below 2016 levels .
The amount of EU workers leaving the UK 's public sector increased 15 % between 2016 and 2018 , according to data from Best for Britain . The survey of 82 hospital trusts,116 universities and other public bodies showed the rate of EU nationals leaving UK hospitals rose 22 % on average , while universities saw a 10 % upturn . The pro - second referendum campaign stated the data demonstrates how immigration is putting extra stress on public services in the country . Estimated figures suggest that the number of EU workers leaving in 2018 will fall back to just below 2016 levels .