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With the NHS at breaking point, plagued by cuts to funding and workforce shortages, fewer people than ever are choosing medicine as a career.

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Latest news

CCGs plan to halve spending on mental health

22 September 2017

The Government has been accused of making ‘empty promises’ after figures revealed half of local CCGs (clinical commissioning groups) plan to reduce the amount of their budget spent on mental health.
DH blows £3m on staffing agency u-turn

22 September 2017

The Department of Health ‘wasted’ nearly £3m on management consultants who were advising on a plan to sell off NHS Professionals, it has been revealed.
NHS Brexit windfall based on 'fantasy'

22 September 2017

Claims the NHS is in for a huge windfall after Brexit are based on ‘fantasy statistics’, doctors have said after the pledge was repeated by a senior cabinet member.

The tale of two cities in mental health must end

How to treat children with severe mental health problems? Those in need of immediate care. Offer a ‘crisis’ service with a 24-hour wait?
You never forget the kindness you’re shown as a new doctor

When I arrived on to the floor of A&E, people were everywhere; people and patients, nurses, paramedics, healthcare attendants and doctors.
It used to be food I had to queue for. Now it’s entry to Britain

There are the 883,000 Polish citizens residing in the UK, which makes Poles the largest group in the UK from all the EU countries. This includes 1,700 Polish doctors licensed in the UK, many of whom provide healthcare services in both jurisdictions.

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The international medical training scheme gives overseas drs the chance to learn new skills & contribute to the NHS… https://t.co/l3uIZydHhA

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23 Sep 2017 3:04 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.
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.
Employer advisory service

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

This is the latest firearms guidance for GPs. Read our updated guidance on your role in responding to applications for firearms licences.
Complaints in primary care

Guidance on the requirements of the NHS complaints system for GP practices, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Junior doctor contract 2016

Here you can access the key guidance to help you understand the new 2016 junior doctor contract regulations.
The Brexit effect on EU nationals

Are you an EU national working in the UK? Find out how to gain more security in your immigration status in the UK.
Pay

Pay scales, guidance and tax information whatever your branch of practice.
Changes to your GP partnership

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

Mediation is a voluntary process for resolving disputes which can offer considerable advantages over going to court. Read our guidance.
Transition pay and FAQs

Find out what level of pay protection you may be entitled to by using our interactive transitional pay protection tool.
Consultant contracts

Contract information and supporting guidance for consultant doctors.

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.
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.
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.
Learning and development

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

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

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

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.
Emotional toll

Doctors are human too - a simple fact that can be overlooked when they are subject to impossibly high standards and intense demands. Read more about the huge emotional toll of being a doctor.
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.
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.
Vicarious trauma - signs and strategies for coping

How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents and spot the signs of trauma in those who have been involved in caring for others.
Homophobic discrimination

Read accounts from doctors who have experienced discrimination at their place of work or study.
Life as a working parent

Read our guidance and blogs on life as a working parent, including interdeanery transfers for junior doctors, using parental leave and breastfeeding.
Check yourself out

Do you feel burned out, worried you may be drinking too much? Take our online surveys to check yourself out.
Hear one doctor's story

Listen to how one doctor coped with feelings of being overwhelmed with the help of the BMA counselling service.
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.

Our collective voice

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

With the NHS at breaking point, fewer people are choosing medicine as a career. Read our briefing on medical recruitment.
Committee elections 2017

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

More than four in 10 doctors at work in the UK are considering leaving following the EU referendum result, according to a new BMA survey. Read more about the survey and the issues.
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.
Prescribed drug dependence

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

We have always advocated the highest standards of human rights in healthcare, both for clinicians and patients.
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.
NHS pay

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

Workers in developing countries are suffering labour rights abuses. We campaign for fair medical trade in the manufacture and procurement of healthcare goods.
Latest news from GPC UK

The latest news, guidance and current issues for general practice from the general practitioners committee.
RJDC England elections 2017

Elections for your Regional Junior Doctors Committee will take place between the 4th – 8th September. Find out how you can vote in your region.