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The British Medical Association is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.

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Physician-assisted dying survey results

We held a member survey which will help to inform our future policy debates.

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COVID-19 Live for your mobile

Add the BMA's new mobile site to your phone or tablet for fast access to the latest COVID-19 guidance and news.

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Risk assessment tool

The BMA has endorsed a simple risk stratification tool to help facilitate your work-based risk assessment. The tool uses a scoring mechanism to help you quantify your biological risk to COVID.

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COVID emergency helpline

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For 24/7 emergency COVID advice please call us. For all other non-emergency enquiries normal opening times apply.

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NHS pressures

New data reveals the cumulative impact Covid-19 has had on NHS services in England

Our synopsis of NHS data and the affect the pandemic is having on operation waits, waits for specialist treatment and emergency department attendances.

Pressure points in the NHS