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: Tuesday 28 October 2025
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Resident doctors in England (14-19 November 2025)

Note: Pre-approval deadline closes at 12noon on 10 November 2025.

Reserve list applications open at 12noon on 10 November and close at 4pm on 18 November 2025.

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

 
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