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Juggling childcare: are you aware of unpaid parental leave? Lizzie Schofield explores how unpaid parental leave could offer salaried GPs more flexibility when it’s needed most
East Lancashire: the regulation of NHS managers is urgent Failing leadership is often shuffled on to new employers through a revolving-door process. It is time they were held responsible for their shortcomings and doctors allowed to work without fear of bullying or bogus investigations 
BMA Scotland council chair focuses on unity 'We've seen what can be achieved when we come together around a shared purpose,' says incoming leader
Burnham must fix England’s fragmented public health system to make devolution a success  Evidence from the experiences of health devolution in Greater Manchester reveal a narrow focus on treatment-orientated approaches, with public health and prevention marginalised
New training places for resident doctors welcomed The BMA has welcomed the arrival of hundreds of new resident doctor training posts, while urging the Government to go ‘further and faster’ in their efforts to address job shortages
Attacks on healthcare in Myanmar: reflections about our joint webinar: A coup in 2021 pushed the country into crisis, with many healthcare workers refusing to work under the military-run health ministry
Politicians ignore doctors at their peril The Government needs consultants to run the NHS and only offering competitive rates of pay will retain them