About the ARM

The ARM (annual representatives meeting) is the annual meeting of the RB – representatives elected by members from the range of constituent bodies that make up the trade union and professional association that is the BMA. A range of policies are debated at the ARM from pay, terms and conditions to medical ethics, global health and the future of the NHS. 

It also considers changes to the BMAs rules and conducts various elections to BMA committees.

The ARM 2025 will be held on 23 to 25 June 2025. It will be a hybrid meeting, with in-person attendance at the ACC Liverpool and virtual attendance via an online platform.

Get involved at ARM

There are three ways for BMA members to get a seat at the ARM:

• you can seek one of the 280 seats allocated to BMA divisions. ARM division elections are open to all members. Nominations open on 11 December 2024 - find out more,
• you can apply - via the regional councils in England and BMA national councils in the devolved nations - for division seats which the divisions have been unable to fill,
• you can seek one of the seats allocated to your branch of practice. Read our guidance on availability and getting a seat at ARM.

Submit motions to the ARM

Find out how BMA policy is formed and how to submit motions to the ARM.