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BMA takes part in publicly owned NHS rally

19 June 2018

Doctors have been invited to show their support for a publicly funded NHS at a march and rally.
GP funds boost welcome

15 June 2018

An additional £8.8m will be allocated to GP services in Northern Ireland as part of the general medical services contract for 2018/19.
Stroke pioneer wins Windrush award

15 June 2018

A doctor who pioneered a life-saving treatment for stroke has taken a top prize in the NHS Windrush 70 awards.

What does the funding announcement mean for the NHS?

The government has announced a major u-turn in health policy, ending a long period of very low growth in the NHS budget with a promise to increase funding by 3.4% every year. But the devil is in the detail.
How to spot a medic

The two young men sitting opposite me in the train are medical students. When the train stops at a station and there is quiet for a couple of minutes, I hear one of them say something about an OSCE, confirming my guess, but actually I’d been sure 10 minutes earlier, before I’d heard either of them say a word.
Train to work

I’ve got 11 hours until I’m back in. In that time, I need to eat, sleep, shower, drive to work, and finish that quality-improvement project ... sound familiar?

@TheBMA

RT @Love_Brighton: A very warm #Brighton welcome to everyone arriving in the city for the BMA ARM. We hope you have a great week. If you ne…

24 Jun 2018 4:55 PM

@ArunBaksi Change of culture in the #NHS is one of the key themes of our Caring, supportive, collaborative project-… https://t.co/B5v8wjAXJR

24 Jun 2018 4:39 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.
General data protection regulation (GDPR)

The GDPR will apply from 25 May this year. Take steps to ensure that your practice is compliant.
Check your rota

Read our guide to checking your rota, learn the rules and use our online rota checker tool to check your rota now.
GPFV - Two years on

Although some positive impact has been seen from the GPFV funding and support streams, overall the GPFV is struggling to deliver on its commitments.
Whistleblowing

The BMA has agreed legally binding protections for whisteblowing with Health Education (HEE) for junior doctors who raise concerns in the workplace. Read the guidance on whistleblowing and watch the video.
Medical students ethics tool kit

An ethics tool kit for medical students embarking on their medical careers giving practical ways of thinking about ethical problems encountered at work.
Social media guidance for doctors

Social media can be a great resource for doctors. Read the BMA's practical and ethical guidance to help you use it safely and effectively.
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.
Armed forces ethics tool kit

Armed forces doctors can use this essential guidance on how best to fulfil their ethical obligations as medical doctors in the military context.
Conflicts of interest

Read our guidance on how to identify and properly manage relevant conflicts of interest.
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.
Rostering guidance

During the negotiations for the 2016 junior doctor contract, a set of new working hour limits and rest requirements were introduced. In partnership with NHS Employers, we have jointly developed guidance on good rostering practices.

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.
Application to specialty training webinar

We explain where to start and how to get hold of useful guidance to help you get a head start.
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.
Medical CVs

We're here to help you get your CV in top shape, no matter what stage you are in your career.
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.
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.
Joining the armed forces reserves

We answer common questions about joining the armed forces reserves as part of your medical career.
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.
Applying for training

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

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.
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.
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.
Personal and commercial insurance

Lloyd & Whyte offer both personal and commercial insurance packages to support you throughout your personal and working life as a doctor.
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.
How the NHS works

Find out how the NHS works in the UK with information about the NHS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Careers help for overseas doctors

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

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

Caring, supportive, collaborative: a future vision for the NHS

'Caring, supportive, collaborative: a future vision for the NHS' is a project which aims to be an honest conversation with our profession about the sort of NHS doctors want to work in. Find out more.
Latest news from GPC UK

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

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

The WMSC is conducting a survey of medical students to learn more about their experiences of the support available to help with their mental health.
ARM 2018 social events

Find out more about the social events taking place during ARM.
Air pollution and climate change

You can play an important role in informing the public about taking action on climate change, and the health benefits of doing so.
Medical workforce in the UK

The NHS employs over 1.7 million people in the UK, this includes around 183,000 doctors. We present the latest available data on the medical workforce across the UK.
BMA position on health spend

In anticipation of the Government making a long-term funding settlement for the NHS, we have written to the Chancellor calling for the funding uplift the NHS desperately requires.
Tier 2 visa cap

At a time when the NHS is struggling to fill vacancies, we are deeply concerned that visa restrictions and outdated caps for non-EU workers are preventing overseas doctors from caring for patients.
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.
ARM week

Visit these pages during ARM 2018 for a snapshot of what will be taking place throughout the week.
UK junior doctors conference

Find out more about what happened at this years' junior doctor conference.