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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.
BMA updates code of conduct for members

13 June 2018

The BMA has renewed its code of conduct, which emphasises professional and respectful conduct among members.
GMC could lose power to appeal fitness-to-practise decisions

12 June 2018

The GMC could be stripped of its powers to challenge fitness-to-practise decisions, in a bid to boost patient safety and ease the ‘mistrust’ with doctors fomented by the Bawa-Garba case.

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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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.
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.
Gender incongruence in primary care

This guidance aims to explain what should be provided in primary care, signposts further sources of guidance, and highlights some of the underpinning ethical and legal considerations.
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.
Ageing and the workplace

In August 2016 over 1.2 million people in the UK were working beyond 65 years of age. Read our new guidance that focuses on the occupational factors of an ageing workforce.
The occupational physician

Information on all aspects of occupational health including the expected duties of occupational physicians and practical advice on specific aspects of the role.

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Whatever your career stage, we can help you along with the BMJ and the BMA Library. Visit our Career advice and support section.
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

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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.
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

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CESR guidance

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Working abroad

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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.
Studying medicine

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Flexible training (LTFT)

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.

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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

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Careers help for overseas doctors

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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.

Our collective voice

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Latest news from GPC UK

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