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19 September 2018
Stephen McAleer has been elected chair of the BMA Northern Ireland junior doctors committee.
18 September 2018
‘They come here…’ And so goes the age-old rant about immigrants. In a new series about the incalculable benefits overseas doctors have brought to the NHS, The Doctor thinks it’s time to take that phrase back and put it to good use instead. Here’s the first profile, of south Wales GP Hasmukh Shah. Tim Tonkin reports
17 September 2018
Whether in the form of sly comments or physical abuse, bullying affects thousands of NHS doctors. They should not have to suffer in silence, as Keith Cooper reports
'Jesus, that's a long time to be in training!'
I believe it’s absolutely critical that men have a strong voice in the gender pay gap review. Why have I got involved? For three reasons.
RT @TheDrMagazine: In the first of our series of profiles of overseas doctors in the #NHS, @BMAtim talks to Dr Hasmukh Shah about his journ…
19 Sep 2018 2:44 PM
Is the NHS 'subconsciously racist?' Our chair @CNagpaul tells the @Telegraph that it's hard to draw another conclus… https://t.co/3SsAmMYxEc
19 Sep 2018 1:30 PM
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The retained doctor scheme is a new package of support resources aimed at GPs who may be considering leaving the profession, to remain in clinical practice by providing between 1 - 4 sessions per week.
BMA Northern Ireland is encouraging junior doctors to understand their workplace rights and entitlements. Read our handy six-point guide to knowing your rights.
The GDPR will apply from 25 May this year. Take steps to ensure that your practice is compliant.
Concerned about your duties in relation to confidentiality under the Government’s anti-radicalisation strategy? Read our guidance.
This new guidance aims to provide GP practices, practice groups and commissioners with information and advice on employing a physiotherapist and the potential of their role within general practice.
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.
The salaried GP handbook is a valuable resource for salaried GPs and GP employers, covering everything from legal entitlements to maternity leave, redundancy and employment protection.
Guidance for practices in NHS Property Service or Community Health Partnership buildings that are experiencing significant increases in service charges.
A template lease has now been negotiated between NHS Property Services and the BMA. Use our resource to guide you through the complex regulations.
Female genital mutilation is considered a form of child abuse and is a criminal offence in the UK. Our guidance looks at doctors' role in preventing and eradicating the practice.
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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.
Read about this initiative that seeks to give opportunities to anyone who has the ability and desire, whatever their background, to enter into a medical career.
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.
There are new changes to the study budget system in England. Read our guidance on what the changes mean and how they are likely to affect you.
Flexible working and less than full time training (LTFT) is becoming more commonplace - read our step by step guide and see if LTFT is right for you.
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.
We're here to help you get your CV in top shape, no matter what stage you are in your career.
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.
We answer common questions about joining the armed forces reserves as part of your medical career.
Get help with balancing the stresses of work and demands on your life. Visit our Work-life support section.
Lloyd & Whyte offer both personal and commercial insurance packages to support you throughout your personal and working life as a doctor.
Check out our range of learning opportunities to grow your career and build your confidence in the workplace, including advice for overseas doctors who are thinking about working in the UK.
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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.
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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.
Reasonable adjustments are adaptations to assist students and doctors with disabilities. Find out more.
Find out how the NHS works in the UK with information about the NHS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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.
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.
'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.
Read the latest update and FAQs on consultant contract negotiations as of March 2018.
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.
The latest news, guidance and current issues for general practice from the general practitioners committee (GPC).
Find out more about the BMA's 18 year campaign for a 'soft' opt-out system for organ donation in the UK.
BMA and RCGP jointly call for Medical Act to be updated to reflect GPs as specialists and grant them parity of esteem with senior doctors in other branches of practice.
Since the High Court ruling into the case of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, we know our members have concerns. Find the guidance and resources you need to feel supported.
Details of the GPC including its members, priorities and contract negotiation updates.
An up to date account of referral management schemes in England and existing evidence regarding their effectiveness, as well as the BMA position on referral management and recommendations for change.
On 18 June the government announced plans for a long-term plan for the NHS including an increase in funding. We discuss whether this funding is enough and how it should be spent.
Read our response to the rapid policy review into the issues pertaining to Gross Negligence Manslaughter (GNM), commissioned by Health and Social Care secretary Jeremy Hunt in the aftermath of the Dr Bawa-Garba ruling.
The following papers explore in detail some of the major unmet needs in women's health, with recommendations for both policy-makers and healthcare practitioners.
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