The BMA regularly responds to governmental consultations on the impact of Brexit on the UK healthcare system.
We also brief politicians ahead of relevant debates on Brexit and seek to influence legislation that will have implications for the medical workforce and the wider health and social care system.
Latest parliamentary briefings
May 2019
Liaison committee: evidence from the prime minister (Brexit) - The BMA briefed the liaison committee ahead of its evidence session on Brexit with the prime minister. During these sessions, the PM was quizzed by chairs of the Commons' 33 select committees.
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March 2019
Effect of leaving the European Union on the UK's health and social care sector - Health services face a number of challenges due to the UK’s decision to leave the EU. This briefing explores a range of issues, including the impact on the NHS workforce, access to medicines and radioisotopes and reciprocal healthcare for patients.
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Trade Bill - This briefing on the Trade Bill explores the BMA’s concerns that the UK will come under significant pressure from its non-EU trading partners to liberalise aspects of its trade policy in ways that could negatively impact health and the healthcare sector.
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February 2019
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill - Ahead of the UK's departure from the EU in 2019, the Government has published its legislative framework to fund and implement reciprocal healthcare arrangements and share necessary data after Brexit. The BMA is calling on the Government to try and retain the current model of reciprocal healthcare with the EU rather than seeking alternative mechanisms. This will avoid any unnecessary disruption in the delivery of vital health services for UK nationals in the EU.
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January 2019
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill - second reading - Freedom of movement has allowed hundreds of thousands of health and social care staff from Europe to come to the UK to provide key public services, carry out vital medical research and contribute to the overall economy. The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill and Immigration White Paper propose to end freedom of movement and impose tougher controls on immigration.
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Consultations
For further information on the BMA’s position on Brexit, please contact the public affairs team: