What we do

The BMA represents, supports and negotiates on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. We are member-run and led, fighting for the best terms and conditions as well as lobbying and campaigning on the issues impacting the medical profession.

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We campaign for protections for doctors fighting COVID-19

PPE > The continued failure of the Government to provide an adequate supply of PPE is putting doctors and patients at risk.

Testing for healthcare workers > It is nonsensical that our health service is being denied vital frontline staff at its hour of greatest need.

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Expanding the workforce > Retired doctors and medical students are being requested to work in the NHS - they need to be protected.

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Death in service protection > Greater clarity and support to extend death in service cover is needed from the Government.

BMA priorities during COVID-19

We represent you

We ensure our members' voices are heard nationally, locally and in the workplace.

We do the research

We provide the evidence, briefings and reports that enforce change.

We negotiate on your behalf

We negotiate at a national and local level on key issues facing the medical profession.

We campaign for change

We campaign to raise awareness about issues facing the medical workforce and health care.

We offer learning and training

We help you keep learning throughout every stage of your career.

We lobby to influence policy and legislation

We work with UK governments to improve healthcare policy.

We help support global health

We highlight and campaign on key international issues of interest to the medical profession.

We support you

BMA members can get advice from our specialists who can help with concerns relating to every aspect of your working life.

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Get involved

We have a range of opportunities to help BMA members get more involved with committee and awareness activities. Get involved