Feedback
Hero background image

Quarterly survey

See the results from our latest workload and wellbeing quarterly survey. Again this quarter, pressure on staff is a key theme across the survey responses.

Read more

Join us

  • Employment advice

    Experience the benefits a BMA membership offers with specialist advice on issues such as contracts, pay and discrimination.

  • Career development

    Get the support you need to progress in your career from an organisation that understands your unique needs and the daily challenges you face.

  • Work-life support

    Gain access to resources, advice and support to help you get peace of mind and rest assured that help is at hand whenever you need it.

Latest news

  • Organ transplant

    Ban on non-urgent operations lifted

    30 January 2018

    Frontline staff are still under unprecedented pressure, doctors leaders have warned, after NHS leaders announced non-urgent operations would resume.

  • pharmacist holding prescription drugs

    Prescription drug addiction on the rise

    30 January 2018

    Doctors have renewed calls for a national helpline for patients addicted to prescription drugs after the Government announced a probe into the growing problem.

  • Life and work in the UK

    Patient information shared with immigration officials

    26 January 2018

    An official agreement that lets NHS Digital share patients’ addresses with immigration officials has sparked concerns from doctors, public health officials and the Government’s own data protection adviser.

Latest blogs

  • The Bawa-Garba ruling: our response

    The Bawa-Garba ruling: our response

    This entire episode raises wider issues about the GMC’s approach to such cases, the lack of adequate consideration of systemic failings, concerns regarding gross negligence manslaughter law as it affects doctors, and the impact of using personal reflective learning material which could be used as evidence against doctors.

  • Invisibility, a disease of old age

    Invisibility, a disease of old age

    I’m sitting in the waiting room of an outpatient’s department. I am an outpatient. I sit on a chair, with my coat still on, because it is chilly and I try and stop myself from nodding off.

  • The price our children pay

    The price our children pay

    Just how hard is it being a medical offspring? Medical parents adopt different approaches to the juggling of work and parenthood.

Employment advice and support

  • Medical Students Conference 2017 Workshop

    Supporting you at work

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

  • Doctors working in conflicts and emergencies toolkit

    This toolkit aims to prepare humanitarian health professionals for the problems they might face while working in conflicts and emergencies.

  • smart devices

    Junior doctor appraisals

    An Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) is the appraisal process for all specialty trainees or StR's including general practice trainees. Find out what's involved for doctors in training.

  • Signing legal contract

    GP partner contracts

    Contract information and supporting guidance on General Medical Services (GMS) and Personal Medical Services (PMS) contracts and Enhanced services.

  • Driving at night

    Safety and fatigue

    There are serious safety risks for both doctors and patients associated with fatigue. Read the contract requirements to help prevent the risk of fatigue for junior doctors.

  • GP reception desk

    Changes to your GP partnership

    Legal guidance on the GP partnership agreement, including formalising your working relationship and when to update your agreement.

  • GPs talking at desk 2014 16x9

    Employer advisory service

    A free, comprehensive, independent service advice on a range of employment-related issues excusively for BMA members. Find out more.

  • UK Visa

    BMA Immigration Advice Service

    The BMA has teamed up with an external third party specialist law firm, to provide our members with free basic immigration advice in connection with their employment or study in the UK. Contact our advisers on 0300 123 1233.

  • healthcare

    Locality hub model

    Locality hubs offer a GP-led model that could be commissioned to help manage demand and support GPs to practice safely. Read ideas for safe working in general practice.

  • healthcare

    Support with CHP and NHS PS issues

    Guidance for practices in NHS Property Service or Community Health Partnership buildings that are experiencing significant increases in service charges.

  • FY2 George Allan in the emergency department of the North Manchester General Hospital. Full consent
manc160915

    Check your rota

    Read our guide to checking your rota, learn the rules and use our online tool to check your rota now.

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol, drugs and the workplace

    This guide aims to help you to understand and support patients and employers to address the use of alcohol and illicit drug in the workplace.

Career advice and support

  • Junior doctors at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital, 16x9,  A small step in the right direction, Read about the new common room for junior doctors at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital

    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.

  • Assertiveness in the workplace

    Assertiveness

    This 1 hour free webinar is designed to help you to think about how you negotiate in clinical situations and highlight new approaches that you can use and embed into your work setting.

  • Male hospital doctors in meeting SMH2016

    Negotiating and influencing

    This 1 hour free webinar is designed to help you to think about how you negotiate in clinical situations and highlight new approaches that you can use and embed into your work setting.

  • Queens Uni Belfast medical students 04-11-16

    Sci59 medical specialty psychometric test

    Looking for a quiz to help you choose a medical specialty? Use the Sci59 psychometric test, free to BMA members, to find the right medical career for you.

  • Wales awards ceremony for the clinical teacher awards 2016 winners

    Clinical teacher of the year awards

    Nominations are open for 2017. BMA Cymru Wales, with BMJ Learning, established the Clinical Teacher of the Year award to celebrate the excellent teaching standards in Wales.

  • GPs talking at desk 2014 16x9

    Learning and development

    From CPD approved workshops to careers coaching - we're here to help you keep learning.

  • Applying to the foundation programme

    To continue your training after medical school you must apply for the foundation programme. The application period is only open for two weeks a year - use our guide to get key dates and information plus tips for your application.

  • Male junior doctor on phone at computer-hospital 16x9

    Flexible training (LTFT)

    Flexible working and less than full time training (LTFT) is becoming more commonplace - read our step by step guide and see if LTFT is right for you.

  • Young female junior scrubs hospital5 (1) 16x9

    Applying for training

    Take the step from medical school into training with confidence - know your career options and get all the support you need for your training years.

  • Junior doctors at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital, 16x9,  A small step in the right direction, Read about the new common room for junior doctors at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital

    Changeover and new doctors - top tips

    We know how challenging it is starting a new post, whatever stage of your training you're at. Get advice, support and information to guide you through your next transition.

  • Researcher in lab

    Academic Clinical Fellowships

    Interested in pursuing your academic studies? Find out more about your options for combining training with academic study in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

  • Queens Uni Belfast medical students 04-11-16

    Sci59 medical specialty psychometric test

    Looking for a quiz to help you choose a medical specialty? Use the Sci59 psychometric test, free to BMA members, to find the right medical career for you.

Work-life support

  • Doctors wellbeing, mental health

    Supporting your work-life balance

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

  • Diverse doctors

    Refugee doctors

    The BMA Refugee Doctor Initiative is a special package of free benefits available to refugee and asylum seeking doctors seeking to establish their careers in the UK. Find out more.

  • Doctor writing notes 16x9

    Reasonable adjustments

    Reasonable adjustments are adaptations to assist students and doctors with disabilities. Find out more.

  • Junior doctors conference 2016 14 May

    Careers help for overseas doctors

    Check out our range of learning opportunities to grow your career and build your confidence in the workplace.

  • Small business accountancy

    Your finances and protection

    Let us support you in your professional and personal life with our range of services dedicated to helping make your life easier.

  • Life and work in the UK

    A new start in a new country can be a challenge. Whether you are working as a trainee or a doctor, we have guidance to support the transition to living and working in the UK.

  • Your wellbeing

    BMA counselling and Doctor Advisor Service

    Problems can take hold of us at anytime. Our confidential BMA Counselling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Talk to someone in confidence.

  • Your wellbeing

    BMA counselling and Doctor Advisor Service

    Problems can take hold of us at anytime. Our confidential BMA Counselling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Talk to someone in confidence.

  • Mobile and devices

    Staying safe online

    In light of the "WannaCry" ransomware cyber attack, here are some tips for members on how to be safe online.

  • Doc in scrubs - close up - hands manc160915 16x9

    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.

  • Doctors wellbeing, mental health

    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.

  • Male junior doctor on phone at computer-hospital 16x9

    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.

Collective voice

  • Scottish junior doctors committee meeting 2016, SJDC

    Our collective voice

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

  • healthcare

    Pressure points in the NHS

    With annual increases in demand for care, the NHS in England is under a growing amount of pressure and is struggling to meet targets. The BMA is undertaking regular analysis to provide an overview of how the health service is coping.

  • pharmacist holding prescription drugs

    Prescribed drug dependence

    How can medical professionals best support individuals affected by prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal? Read our review.

  • Ethical procurement - what are the issues?

    The Medical Fair and Ethical Trade Group campaigns for fair and ethical trade in the production and supply of medical supplies. Find out more about the issues.

  • Farah Jameel portrait smile  16x9

    Latest news from GPC UK

    The latest news, guidance and current issues for general practice from the general practitioners committee.

  • Small business accountancy

    BMA briefing: NHS pay

    Read our briefing to MPs ahead of an Opposition Day debate on NHS Pay.

  • smart devices

    Workload and wellbeing quarterly survey

    We keep track of doctors' workload and wellbeing with the BMA quarterly survey of about 3,000 doctors from across the profession.

  • EU referendum
European Community

    European brief - December 2017

    This month's highlights include updates on Brexit, healthcare priorities for the Bulgarian Presidency and organ transplants and Brexit.

  • healthcare

    Primary Care Support England (PCSE) service failures

    GPC are aware of the ongoing issues with the service delivery from Primary Care Support England (PCSE). Find out more on the latest developments.

  • Northern Ireland Assembly 03

    BMA Northern Ireland consultation responses

    Our latest responses to consultations on proposals for changes in law effecting the healthcare systems and medical profession in Northern Ireland.

  • No smoking signs 2014 9 16x9

    Tobacco

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

  • E-cigarettes

    The BMA Board of science have published a position paper on the regulation of e-cigarettes – aiming to balance the risks and opportunities associated with the use of these devices.

BMA member support last week

  • Member cases opened:

    817

  • BMA library e-books viewed:

    1,898

  • Member contracts checked:

    50

Talk to a BMA employment adviser

The BMA is here to support our members' professional lives. If you have a question or need advice, we can help.

Call us on 0300 123 1233

Lines open 8.30am to 6pm weekdays, excluding UK bank holidays, or access the webchat below.

Chat to an employment adviser

Sign up to the BMA newsletter

Want to stay up-to-date with the latest BMA news, research reports, and guidance for doctors and medical students?

Sign up for our newsletter

You'll receive regular email round-ups of all our most recent work - direct to your inbox.

Sign up now