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Latest news

Help portray lives of junior medical academics

23 May 2017

Academic trainees are being urged to help improve the roll out of the junior doctors’ contract by giving details of their day-to-day work.
Praise for response to Manchester terrorist attack

23 May 2017

Doctors have sent their deepest sympathies to families affected by the terrorist bombing in Manchester and praised the rapid response of the NHS and emergency services.
Enter the BMA photography competition

23 May 2017

Budding photographers have until the end of the month to submit their entries to this year’s BMA photography competition.

General election: make the NHS central

After years of under-investment, our NHS is at breaking point and it is crucial that the health service has the unrelenting focus of prospective parliamentary candidates.
(Un)welcome to your new job

I turned up for my first day of a new job at 6.50am, I wanted to leave lots of time for getting lost and parking.
‘I have selfishly reproduced’

Standing up in front of her colleagues in the lofty auditorium at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Zoe Norris had a confession to make: she was, she said, responsible for the crisis in general practice.

@TheBMA

Take action now - tell your local candidates that the #NHS must be the priority https://t.co/Fh6DFvlmwR… https://t.co/qBYNVOaBgE

24 May 2017 3:00 PM

Medical academic trainees: take a moment to complete our survey to help inform contract negotiators… https://t.co/Bs7sxFEJhk

24 May 2017 1:30 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.
Preparing for a CQC inspection

This is a practical, step-by-step guide for GP practices that are preparing for their inspection by the CQC. Find out how to prepare.
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.
Taking and using visual and audio recordings of patients

Use our guide to find out how to deal with video and audio recordings of patients, including storing, using and disposing of them.
Transition pay and FAQs

Find out what level of pay protection you may be entitled to by using our interactive transitional pay protection tool.
Check your rota

Read our guide to checking your rota, learn the rules and use our online tool to check your rota now.
Who is my responsible officer?

All you need to know about ROs - the individuals within designated bodies who have overall responsibility for helping you with revalidation.
Vulnerable adults and confidentiality

The legal and ethical position where adults who are subject to abuse may not want confidential information disclosed.
Job plan checklist

The job plan outlines a doctor's commitments to the NHS or university. Make sure you include the items listed here when completing one.
Conflicts of interest

Read our guidance on how to identify and properly manage relevant conflicts of interest.
IR35 (intermediaries legislation)

Read our advice on the change in IR35 legislation as of 6 April 2017 for locum doctors.
Small claims court

Read our guidance for GP practices on how to bring a claim to the small claims court for issues such as work done or commissioned services.

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.
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.
Studying medicine

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

Supporting your work-life balance

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

In light of the "WannaCry" ransomware cyber attack, here are some tips for members on how to be safe online.
BMA counselling and Doctor Advisor Service

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

Find out what discrimination is and how to tackle it with our advice for employees and employers.
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.
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.
What Brexit means for you

In the wake of the EU referendum result, we reaffirm our commitment to our European partners. Find out what we are doing to support our colleagues in the rest of Europe.
Medical student finance

Browse top tips and use our handy guides to find your way through the world of student finance. We'll point you in the direction of help and support that is available, wherever you are in the UK.

Our collective voice

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

This year's conference was held on 12-13 May at BMA House in London. Find out more about the event and see the highlights.
Committee elections 2017

View the results of the 2016-17 election of seats for representatives on a variety of BMA committees.
Our 5 asks of politicians

'A vote for health' is the BMA's manifesto for the General Election 2017. Use our online tool to contact your local candidates on the key issues facing the NHS.
Political party manifestos

We have scrutinised the main political party general election manifestos to highlight the pledges which affect the medical profession. Find out more.
General Practitioners Committee UK (GPC UK)

Details of the BMA General Practitioners Committee, including its members, priorities and contract negotiation updates.
Humanitarian Fund - deadline extended to Friday 26 May

Applications for the Humanitarian Fund 2017 are now invited. Apply for funding now.
GPC chair speech at LMC conference

Read the GPC chairs speech from the LMC conference 2017, held in Edinburgh.
Latest news from GPC UK

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

Learn about health regulators' powers, how, why and when they are utilised, and the ways in which they may impact on doctors.
Analgesic use

Doctors have expressed concern over the increasing use of analgesics for the management of chronic pain and the lack of access to adequate pain relief at the end of life.
Consultant contract negotiations

Read our brief FAQs on the latest update on the consultant contract negotiations as of 12 May 2017.