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Brexit: one year on

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU. View our interactive timeline to see what we've been doing to safeguard the future of the medical profession.

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Graduate-only medical degree aims to boost rural recruitment

23 June 2017

Applications will shortly open to a new graduate-only medical degree in Scotland, with a particular focus on general practice and rural medicine.
Call to curb alcohol consumption

23 June 2017

The leader of Scotland’s doctors has called time on the country’s alcohol problem as it emerged that Scots were buying enough booze to push every adult over the recommended weekly limit.
Brexit: on the edge

22 June 2017

This weekend marks one year since the UK voted to leave the EU – and the future for the NHS in ‘Brexit Britain’ is still unclear

The fight is not over. The fight has evolved.

Last month I spoke at the junior doctor conference. Such occasions are an opportunity to reflect on the year past but, crucially to look to the future.
It’s too damn hot on the wards

It is a hot Sunday and people are baking. Literally, people are roasting themselves from the outside in and presenting to the emergency department with their newly acquired red skin and parched lips.
Exception reporting can mean safe patient care

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The NHS is at breaking point - from tomorrow doctors come together to decide what we do next #NHSbreakingpoint… https://t.co/IzZLNne2vd

24 Jun 2017 3:00 PM

Call to curb alcohol consumption in Scotland https://t.co/Of0vJ3dtKp

24 Jun 2017 2:00 PM

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Supporting you at work

Trust our in-depth knowledge to help you with your employment related issues. Visit our Employment advice and support section.
Firearms licensing process: GP support guide

This is the latest firearms guidance for GPs. Read our updated guidance on your role in responding to applications for gun licences.
Seeking consent: delegation and responsibility

This brief guidance clarifies the clinical, legal and professional responsibilities of those who carry out medical procedures and those who are asked to seek consent for them.
IR35 (intermediaries legislation)

Read our advice on the change in IR35 legislation as of 6 April 2017 for locum doctors.
Workforce Minimum Data Set

The Workforce Minimum Data Set (WMDS) is a national twice-yearly collection of data on current workforce figures. Practices in England are legally required to provide this information. Find out more.
Code of Practice in England

See the timeline of what information you should receive ahead of recruitment, your first post and subsequent rotations.
Exception reporting

Read our step by step guide for juniors and senior doctors on exception reporting. Along with supporting resources and FAQs.
Check your rota

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

Find out what level of pay protection you may be entitled to by using our interactive transitional pay protection tool.
MCP draft contract

This paper summarises the main contractual elements contained in the MCP contract framework, the key concerns about the contract and the GPCs proposed alternative.
Junior doctor contract 2016

Here you can access the key guidance to help you understand the new 2016 contract regulations.
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.

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.
Studying medicine

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

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

Supporting your work-life balance

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

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

Our collective voice

We represent doctors individually and collectively. We lobby governments for improvements to healthcare. Visit Our collective voice section.
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.
State of the health system - Beds in the NHS

Pressures on NHS hospital beds are well documented. Data on how beds are used within the NHS can provide insight into the healthcare system. This paper presents NHS bed data from across the UK in one place.
Adult social care

Social care is a fundamental part of the care and support system in the UK. Learn about the different social care structures across the UK and how they interact with healthcare.
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.
General Practitioners Committee (GPC)

Details of the GPC including its members, priorities and contract negotiation updates.
Latest news from GPC UK

The latest news, guidance and current issues for general practice from the general practitioners committee.
LMC conference 2017

The LMC conference 2017 took place in Edinburgh on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 May 2017. Find out what happened.
Five year forward view

These new care models for the NHS in England aim to break down traditional divides between primary, secondary and community care, mental health and possibly social care.
Sessional GP survey 2017

Read the findings of the Sessional GP survey 2017 which shows the true extent of problems facing the locum and salaried GP workforce.
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.
Our 5 asks of politicians

The NHS crisis must be the priority for the next government. See our key asks for all political parties.