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SAS contracts
This guidance covers the terms and conditions of the SAS doctors 2008 contracts, for all nations, and of the 2021 specialty doctor and specialist contracts. It also offers the terms and conditions of contracts pre-2008, as well as examples of model contracts.
BMA guidance
Celebrating SAS week: a journey of passion, progress and pride
One doctor shares her experience of moving to Wales where she practised and taught and promotes the positive contribution SAS doctors make to the NHS
Opinion
Monday 29 September 2025
Medical engagement - doctors' contributions to change
Engagement with medical, clinical and wider staff within the NHS is poor. Read our report and recommendations on improving engagement.
BMA report
Resident doctors plan strike unless pay offer improved
More than 92 per cent of those who voted in a BMA Scotland ballot in favour of strike action, on a turnout of 58 per cent
News
Friday 19 December 2025
How specialty doctors can be regraded to specialists in NHS Scotland
BMA Scotland has agreed with Scottish Government and NHS employers in Scotland a new process for Specialty Doctors or Dentists in NHS Scotland who meet certain criteria to apply for regrading to Specialist. Here’s what you need to know.
BMA negotiations