Junior doctor campaigns

See what we are doing to help improve the working lives of junior doctors across the UK. Find out how you can help support our pay restoration campaign and get guidance on industrial action.
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Strike ballot now open for junior doctors in Wales

The national strike ballot for junior doctors in Wales is open from 6 November until 18 December.

If you’re already a BMA member, you will receive your ballot paper in the post.

If you're not a member, it’s not too late to join us and have your say.

 

Pay restoration in Wales
Current campaigns
Junior doctor pay protest crowd July 2022
Pay restoration for junior doctors in England Find out what BMA is doing to campaign for junior doctor pay restoration in England and how you can take part.
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Pay restoration for junior doctors in Wales Find out about the pay restoration campaign in Wales and take action by becoming a campaigner.
BMA Junior doctor pay protest with placards July 2022
Pay restoration for junior doctors in Northern Ireland Learn more about what we are doing to address the issue of junior doctor pay in Northern Ireland.
Group Of Doctors With BMA Pay ballot Materials
Pay restoration for junior doctors in Scotland Find out about our pay restoration campaign for junior doctors in Scotland.
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Preparing for strike action Resources and guidance for taking part in the pay restoration campaign for junior doctors. Download an activism pack to get started.
BMA London Junior Pay Rally Jan2023 With Mike Lynch And Officers
Become a pay campaigner Sign up to receive updates, actions and resources to help you campaign locally for pay restoration.

BMA strike fund - donate now

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Help us to win this fight

A strike fund is available to subsidise members in serious financial difficulty who otherwise couldn’t afford to take part in any future rounds of strike action.

The strike fund is supported through voluntary donations to make available to doctors in need.

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Wins for juniors
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On the ground: overworked A doctor felt work was being dumped on her, and was intimidated when she asked for a review.
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On the ground: return to go A medical royal college’s lack of flexibility meant a doctor faced the prospect of starting her diploma all over again.
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On the ground: member penalised Pay docked for an employer’s error.
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