The BMA
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The BMA
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We’re the trade union and professional body for UK doctors and medical students.
Our recent survey reveals the extent of sexism and sexual violence medical students across the UK are facing.

While the findings are deeply troubling, they also serve as a powerful call to action.

Read the report here www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
If you're a locally employed doctor, read our guidance and know your rights: www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-cont...
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Patient safety is – and always will be – our top priority.

Despite raising our concerns with Government, 42% of practices have had to reduce face-to-face appointments as a direct result of these changes.

GPs in England remain in dispute with the Government over this issue www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Campaigning around GP contracts in England
We are campaigning to improve key aspects of the current 2025/26 contract, planning for further resourcing for 2026/27, and preparing for re-negotiation of the General Medical Services contract with t...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We surveyed GPs across England to find out how these changes are impacting practices.

More than 1 in 5 practices in England responded, with 55% reporting adverse impacts on patient care from changes to online access.

These risks could be mitigated if the Government implemented relevant safeguards.
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
You can read more detail about this important issue – and the key actions needed to tackle this issue – in our consensus statement www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As a trade union and professional body, we offer advice and support services to our members, including for refugee doctors.

Find out more here: www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The health and social care sector in the UK has always been reliant on the commitment and expertise of its international workforce.

We call on the Government to reinstate the right to work for asylum-seeker doctors - something we have consistently advocated for.

www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM