The Latest Breaking News from BMA

Trainee doctors in UK facing higher risk of burnout than during pandemic

Recent GMC figures reveal young medics are struggling with unsustainable workloads and inadequate support

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

The BMA’s stance on puberty blockers defies the key principle of medicine: first, do no harm

Doctors’ union attacked the Cass review that found the treatment may pose a risk to children

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

Why have GPs voted for industrial action and when are they going on strike?

More than 98 per cent of BMA members voted for industrial action that could last months, but when is it happening?

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024

GPs vote for industrial action that could severely disrupt NHS services

More than 98 per cent of BMA members voted for industrial action that could last months

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024

GPs vote for industrial action for first time in 60 years

GPs were balloted on industrial action over a new contract which the BMA warns puts surgeries at risk

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

English GPs to stage industrial action over 1.9% budget increase

Experts warn that first collective action in 60 years could have damaging knock-on effect on rest of health system

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Patients in danger from overworked GPs says doctors’ spokesperson as strike threat looms

‘It is dangerous for GPs to see 60-70 patients a day,’ warns top GP Clare Gerada

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

Doctors’ union calls for Cass Review implementation to be paused amid ‘critique’

THE doctors’ union has called for the implementation of the Cass Review to be paused while it carries out a “critique” of the report’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024

UK Government Announces Raises For Teachers, Civil Servants And More; Cost Will Exceed £9 Billion

Unions have warned that public sector pay has been squeezed since 2010, which they say is exacerbating issues in schools, hospitals and other vital services.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2024

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise to head off strikes

Junior doctors will have now vote on whether to accept the new pay offer from the government

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024