Applying for financial support from the BMA strike fund

A strike fund is a pot of money which is distributed to striking workers to partially make up for their loss of pay. Find out if you are eligible to get help from the BMA strike fund and how to get it.
Location: UK
Updated: Monday 22 December 2025
Picket Line High Viz
Resident doctors in Scotland

 

Note: pre-approval deadline closes at 12noon on 6 January 2026.

 

Reserve list applications open at 12noon on 6 January 2026 and close at 4pm on 16 January 2026.

 

Applications are no longer being accepted for any previous strikes for which the strike fund was available.

 

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