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 29 July 2025
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Resident doctors in England (25-30 July 2025)

 

Note: Pre-approval deadline closed at 12noon on 21 July 2025.

 

Reserve list applications closed at 4pm on 29 July.

 

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

 
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