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Juggling childcare: are you aware of unpaid parental leave? Lizzie Schofield explores how unpaid parental leave could offer salaried GPs more flexibility when it’s needed most
Pay parity for consultants and GPs The sessional GPs committee has backed a policy calling for equal career earnings for GPs and consultants. Mark Coley outlines the reasons behind the motion and the funding changes needed to support pay parity in general practice 
Doctors must have parity of rights at work LEDs are now embedded in the delivery of NHS care. If the service depends on them, it must offer them proper contracts, supervision and career development
David Strain stands down as BMA board of science chair Association expresses gratitude for the professor’s contributions made during difficult times for doctors and UK
Permanent contracts become the default for LEDs Trusts must move affected employees on to substantive terms and conditions signalling a victory for our campaign to reach equity in the workplace
Helping the most vulnerable in Nepal The flash flood which hit the Himalayan country has left many dead and missing while survivors need help to rebuild as soon as possible 
Consultants prepare to seek strike mandate Senior doctors in Scotland eye industrial action after government reneges on pay pledge