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Check you meet the BMA's election requirements

25 May 2017

Candidates wishing to stand in upcoming elections for BMA committees are urged to ensure they meet the association’s election requirements.
Vote online for your BMA committee candidates

25 May 2017

BMA representative body members can use their laptops, tablets or smart phones to cast their votes for candidates standing in this year’s committee elections.
SAS doctors urged to seize their future

24 May 2017

Staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors must seize the chance to shape their professional futures or risk someone else doing it for them, a conference has heard.

Engaged, not enlisted

Last month, at the 2017 Medical Students Conference, we sent a serious message to the Government – urging them to think again about their flawed plans to expand undergraduate medical education and force students to serve in the NHS for at least four years after graduating.
(Un)welcome to your new job

I turned up for my first day of a new job at 6.50am, I wanted to leave lots of time for getting lost and parking.
Injustice is happening to all GPs

How to improve recruitment and retention in general practice is surely one of the issues currently exercising some of the biggest policy brains in UK healthcare.

@TheBMA

Today we responded to Govt consultation on expansion of undergraduate medical education - read the co-chair's blog… https://t.co/r2NlGBVcQE

25 May 2017 8:00 PM

Are you a budding photographer? Take part in our BMA photo competition – the closing date is 31 May:… https://t.co/BFInfDJRzW

25 May 2017 6:50 PM

Employment advice and support

Supporting you at work

Trust our in-depth knowledge to help you with your employment related issues. Visit our Employment advice and support section.
Preparing for a CQC inspection

This is a practical, step-by-step guide for GP practices that are preparing for their inspection by the CQC. Find out how to prepare.
Locum GP handbook

The BMA Locum GP handbook is a guide for Locum GPs and for practices engaging the services of a locum GP. Essential reading and exclusive to BMA members, this handbook covers all aspects of work and business practice.
Taking and using visual and audio recordings of patients

Use our guide to find out how to deal with video and audio recordings of patients, including storing, using and disposing of them.
Transition pay and FAQs

Find out what level of pay protection you may be entitled to by using our interactive transitional pay protection tool.
Check your rota

Read our guide to checking your rota, learn the rules and use our online tool to check your rota now.
Who is my responsible officer?

All you need to know about ROs - the individuals within designated bodies who have overall responsibility for helping you with revalidation.
Vulnerable adults and confidentiality

The legal and ethical position where adults who are subject to abuse may not want confidential information disclosed.
Job plan checklist

The job plan outlines a doctor's commitments to the NHS or university. Make sure you include the items listed here when completing one.
Conflicts of interest

Read our guidance on how to identify and properly manage relevant conflicts of interest.
IR35 (intermediaries legislation)

Read our advice on the change in IR35 legislation as of 6 April 2017 for locum doctors.
Small claims court

Read our guidance for GP practices on how to bring a claim to the small claims court for issues such as work done or commissioned services.

Supporting your career

Whatever your career stage, we can help you along with the BMJ and the BMA Library. Visit our Career advice and support section.
Consultants in public health

Ensure that your employer recognises your value and understands the principles of your role.
CESR guidance

All the information you need to successfully complete your CESR application as a SAS doctor.
Flexible training

Flexible working is becoming more commonplace - read our step by step guide and see if LTFT is right for you.
Communication skills

Good communication skills are an essential component of the doctor-patient relationship. Find out about courses, events and resources available to help you in this area.
Learning and development

From CPD approved workshops to workplace training and careers coaching - we're here to help you keep learning.
Sci59 online psychometric test

BMA members have free access to Sci59, the online psychometric test designed to provide a list of medical career choices that are impartial and based on your personal characteristics.
Studying medicine

From applying to medical school to support through your university years, get everything you need to know about studying medicine.
Insiders guide to medical specialties

Get an inside look at the medical specialties and career choices available to you.
How to become a doctor

A comprehensive guide on how to become a doctor - from the ins and outs of applying to medical school to experiencing life as a doctor.
SAS doctor development

The personal development needs of doctors are a vital part of sustaining good quality services. Ensuring that SAS doctors receive effective development will benefit patient safety and employers, as well as the individual doctor.
Working abroad

Whether you're staying close by or thinking about further afield, this guidance will help you get started on the steps you need to take to work abroad.

Supporting your work-life balance

Get help with balancing the stresses of work and demands on your life. Visit our Work-life support section.
Bullying and harassment

It can be hard to know how to deal with bullying as an employee or what steps you can take as employer to stamp it out. Read our guidance on addressing bullying and harassment at work.
Promoting a positive working environment

How you feel about your workplace matters. Learn more about behaviours which contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment.
International money transfers

Whether you're emigrating for a new job, sending money to family or fulfilling your dream of buying a home abroad, moneycorp can advise you on how to make your money go further.
Doctor support service

Confidential, free emotional support for doctors facing GMC fitness to practise investigations or license withdrawal. When you need someone to talk to, we are here to help. Find out more.
Staying safe online

In light of the "WannaCry" ransomware cyber attack, here are some tips for members on how to be safe online.
BMA counselling and Doctor Advisor Service

Mental health support for doctors. Find out more about the confidential counselling and peer support we offer.
Your wellbeing

Problems can take hold of us at anytime, and can often feel difficult to manage on our own. We have a range of services to support and advise you through difficult times and coping with stress.
What is discrimination?

Find out what discrimination is and how to tackle it with our advice for employees and employers.
Expert tax advice

As a busy doctor, keeping ahead of the latest tax developments and dealing with tax matters can be time-consuming and challenging. Our tax experts Ernst and Young can help.
Working parents

Whether you're thinking of having a baby, already expecting or going back to work as a parent, read our advice on contracts, leave options and pay.
What Brexit means for you

In the wake of the EU referendum result, we reaffirm our commitment to our European partners. Find out what we are doing to support our colleagues in the rest of Europe.

Our collective voice

We represent doctors individually and collectively. We lobby governments for improvements to healthcare. Visit Our collective voice section.
Increase medical school places

We have written to the Government in response to their announcement to increase the number of medical school places for 2018/19.
Brexit – what it means for the medical profession

The BMA has been working hard to safeguard the future of the medical profession and the patients we serve following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016.
UK junior doctors conference

This year's conference was held on 12-13 May at BMA House in London. Find out more about the event and see the highlights.
Prescribed drug dependence

Read our review on how medical professionals can best support individuals affected by prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal.
Tobacco

The BMA has a long history supporting measures to reduce tobacco-related harm, and has developed wide-ranging policy in this area.
Transport and health

Read our report, Healthy transport = Healthy lives, that looks at the way the effect on population health by the increasing use and development of transport in modern life.
Health inequalities

The cost of this inequality is substantial, both in years of life lost and costs to the economy. It is also a significant challenge to healthcare. See our work on health inequalities in the UK.
Analgesic use

Doctors have expressed concern over the increasing use of analgesics for the management of chronic pain and the lack of access to adequate pain relief at the end of life.
Child health

The BMA has a longstanding interest in child health and the impact of social inequalities on health outcomes for children and young people - see our publications and policies.
Diet and obesity

We campaign for measures to reduce the levels of obesity, including action targeted at improving children's diets, and increasing active travel and physical activity levels. See more on what we are doing.
Committee elections 2017

View the results of the 2016-17 election of seats for representatives on a variety of BMA committees.