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Government lifts visa cap

15 June 2018

The Home Office has finally agreed to exclude doctors and nurses from the visa cap which prevented thousands taking up jobs in the UK, following a sustained campaign by the BMA.
Visa cap blocks thousands of medical applications

16 May 2018

More than 1,500 medical applications for Tier 2 visas were turned down owing to the annual cap, according to new Home office figures.
Visa cap harms patients

11 May 2018

Patient care is being directly harmed by the Government’s cap on visas issued to overseas doctors, a debate in Lords has heard.

The future of clinical excellence awards is now secure

Local Clinical Excellence Awards are a substantial part of consultants’ pay; and we’ve just secured an important deal with the Government to ensure this continues to be the case.
Generalists - the clue is in the title

The acute general team juniors are having a training morning. A lot of the sessions are interesting, plus there’s free tea and biscuits and a change of routine, so on the whole everyone’s happy. But as the day goes on, one thing starts, ever so subtly, to chafe.
Do NHS dress codes cater for all staff?

The evidence is stark. Black and minority ethnic staff get fewer senior job opportunities and report higher rates of undermining and bullying than their non-BME counterparts. The Workforce Race Equality Standard data shows that Muslims are particularly under-represented at senior levels.

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Last week the Home Secretary agreed to exclude doctors and nurses from the Tier 2 visa cap, following months of cam… https://t.co/SziZPyOrxT

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Employment advice and support

Supporting you at work

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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.
General data protection regulation (GDPR)

The GDPR will apply from 25 May this year. Take steps to ensure that your practice is compliant.
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.
Raising concerns and dealing with complaints

Doctors have a duty to raise concerns about patient safety and they also sometimes have to deal with complaints made against them. Read our advice on how to handle these situations.
Alcohol, drugs and the workplace

This guide aims to help you to understand and support patients and employers to address the use of alcohol and illicit drug in the workplace.
Fatigue and facilities charter

Simple steps that can be taken to improve facilities and reduce fatigue, so you can safely and effectively care for your patients. 
EWTD: Consultants FAQ

Answers to your FAQs, including: How does the EWTD protect me? What counts as 'working time' and what is 'rest'? What happens if a job breaches the EWTD?
Consultant contracts

Contract information and supporting guidance for consultant doctors.
BMA Immigration Advice Service

The BMA has teamed up with an external third party specialist law firm, to provide our members with free basic immigration advice in connection with their employment or study in the UK. Contact our advisers on 0300 123 1233.
Contract checking service

BMA members: get your contract checked by our experts and receive it back within 5 working days using our freepost address.

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Medical CVs

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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.
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.
Learning and development

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Supporting your work-life balance

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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.
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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.
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.
Staying safe online

In light of the "WannaCry" ransomware cyber attack, here are some tips for members on how to be safe online.

Our collective voice

We represent doctors individually and collectively. We lobby governments for improvements to healthcare. Visit Our collective voice section.
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.
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.
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.
ARM 2018 social events

Find out more about the social events taking place during ARM and book your place.
NHS 70

The NHS is turning 70 on 4 July 2018. Find out about initiatives taking place at BMA and around the country to help celebrate.
Annual pay review from the DDRB

Each year, we submit evidence to the DDRB, on matters relating to pay, recruitment, morale and motivation for doctors' across the UK. See the key points from our submission to the 2018/2019 DDRB pay review.
Workload and wellbeing quarterly survey

We keep track of doctors' workload and wellbeing with the BMA quarterly survey of about 3,000 doctors from across the profession.
UK SASC conference

The SASC conference takes place every May at BMA House, London.