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: Friday 29 May 2026
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Resident doctors in England 15-19 June 2026

 

Note: Pre-approval deadline closes at 12noon on 12 June 2026. 

 

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

 

Pre approval application form
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