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Hospital face-covering measures must be extended across all healthcare settings, says BMA
Hospital face-covering measures must be extended across all healthcare settings, says BMA Press release from the BMA
News | Published today |
‘We stand in solidarity’ – BMA statement on Black Lives Matter
‘We stand in solidarity’ – BMA statement on Black Lives Matter The BMA commits to action to address enduring injustices faced by black people and UK BAME healthcare workers.
News | 2 days ago |
Hospital face-covering requirements must have adequate provision and ensure safety for all, says BMA
Hospital face-covering requirements must have adequate provision and ensure safety for all, says BMA Press release from the BMA
News | 2 days ago |
Call for PLAB extension
Call for PLAB extension The BMA has called for the visas of international doctors due to sit professional exams in the UK, to be extended until the end of the year.
News | 2 days ago |
Medical organisations unite to call for urgent Government action to protect BAME colleagues on Covid-19 frontline
Medical organisations unite to call for urgent Government action to protect BAME colleagues on Covid-19 frontline BMA press release from the BMA 
News | 2 days ago |
Doctors’ leaders say face coverings should be worn in Wales
Doctors’ leaders say face coverings should be worn in Wales Press release from BMA Wales.
News | 2 days ago |
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