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Today’s consultants train and support us. Today’s resident doctors are tomorrow’s consultants. We all have a stake in making sure our career has a future. Resident doctors stand with consultants taking industrial action on 25 and 26 November

Consultants in England are planning to strike on 25 and 26 November. Here's why.

Consultants don’t want to strike, but after 18 months without formal negotiations, they cannot wait any longer. These strikes are planned to take place on 25 and 26 November, with Christmas Day levels of cover provided. There is still time for the Government to make progress. 👉 bit.ly/3WLBzfE

We condemn these deliberate attacks against healthcare in Sudan, which are in clear violation of international law www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Healthcare is increasingly under attack in conflict zones and more must be done to stop this. Read our key recommendations: www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/w...

Resident doctors collective action has secured additional posts across 48 training programmes, plus 32 new academic clinical fellow posts, in England. And last year’s Round 1 competition ratios are down significantly. This is progress, and we’ll keep fighting for even more training posts.

We are deeply concerned that this high-level guidance will result in local policies that are exclusionary to trans and non-binary staff and patients. It will affect their ability to access and work in the NHS and have negative consequences for cisgender people.

A real terms paycut doesn't show a workforce you value them, it will do nothing to keep doctors in the country and will not help improve experience of patients in the NHS. Emma Runswick, deputy chair of BMA Council, on the Government's proposed 2.4% pay uplift for doctors.

London Weighting for doctors has not increased in more than 20 years, it no longer reflects the reality of the spiralling costs they face. Doctors in London are taking part in an indicative ballot over whether to take further action.

The Government have recommended yet another sub-inflationary pay rise for an already beleaguered medical profession. Cutting pay is not the way to tell a workforce you value them. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

Cutting doctors’ pay won’t keep them in the NHS. The DDRB must show its independence and recommend what patients and the NHS need, not what the Government is prepared to pay. Full statement: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

It's clear that pay for armed forces doctors has fallen behind NHS colleagues, risking recruitment and retention. Read our recommendations to the pay review body. https://bma.pulse.ly/gopeixauw0

In the latest Pulse podcast, Tom Dolphin raises concerns about new government proposals that would allow physician associates in primary care to see undifferentiated patients. Listen to the full discussion https://pulsetoday.pulse.ly/9gh0rwnka4

It's flu season and cases are rising. If you're a front line NHS worker, you can get your flu vaccine for free. Protect yourself and your patients.

Plans to allow physician assistants to see undifferentiated patients are poorly evidenced. This should have been a public consultation from the start, working in collaboration with representatives from the medical profession. www.bmj.com/content/395/...

📣Calling all Student BMA Members: Want to make the most out of your BMA membership? Join our FREE webinar for students and learn about the ClinicalKey resources such as StudyFinder AI available to you with your BMA membership. 📅 20 Oct, 1 - 2pm 👉Sign up: www.bma.org.uk/events/optim...

Plans to allow PAs to see undifferentiated patients and expect resident doctors to supervise are irresponsible and poorly evidenced. Writing in the BMJ, our council chair @tomdolphin.bsky.social has set out the sorry story behind these baffling plans: www.bmj.com/content/395/...

When doctors don't feel safe speaking up, everyone loses. The GMC's latest survey found that 67% of SAS and locally employed doctors felt reporting bullying or harassment would make no difference. Read more: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/doc...

Resident doctors: meet your new BMA RDC team.

This @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social petition calls on Government to make the NHS easier for patients & GPs to navigate, and calls for clearer pathways, timely information, and better access to general practice. Sign and share to help turn evidence into action petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Newly elected UK Resident Doctor Committee chair Callum Parr has vowed to ‘stand up’ for doctors and ‘deliver more progress’ in the face of continuing challenges. Find out more: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pay...

When resident doctors come together, we can create real change. From pay and jobs to the everyday costs of being a doctor, here’s what we’ve achieved together this year.

🚨Big news for doctors in London🚨 The next stage in the campaign demanding fair London Weighting will begin on 19 October, when you’ll have your chance to vote in an indicative ballot on BMA London's next actions. For more info and to join the campaign👇🏼 www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...

Have your say on allocation to the UK foundation programme. Our new survey is for all medical students, and resident doctors who have been through PIA (preference informed allocation). 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/99YRH7F

If used appropriately, can AI help with our administrative burdens? At the International Conference on Physician Health, the closing keynote panel looked at what we need AI to be to really help reduce the strain on clinicians.

At the International Conference on Physician Health colleagues from around the world to came together, supported each other, and shared data and personal stories. It's through this supportive networking that we can effect real change.

"Doctors’ well-being is patient well-being." GP-trainee Georgie Budd tells the International Conference on Physician Health why it's time for practical programmes offering support for health and wellbeing to be integrated into teaching curriculums and workplaces.

"I know how easily our own health and wellbeing can be overlooked in a profession that is dedicated to caring for others." BMA President Professor Farah Bhatti on why supporting doctors' wellbeing is vital to building a sustainable future for healthcare.

The experiences of doctors living with illness or disability is often overlooked. A session at the International Conference on Physician Health today looked at what happens when doctors become patients.

There is a worldwide crisis of burnout in the medical profession and doctors need to work together to find solutions. Doctors at the International Conference of Physician Health are hoping to identify ways to combat some of the challenges contributing to ill-health among healthcare professionals.

Professor Farah Bhatti, BMA President welcomed delegates to the International Conference on Physician Health today. The conference is a forum for practitioners and researchers to share innovative approaches and research findings in physician and medical student health.

The International Conference on Physician Health 2026 has kicked off with a welcome from all of the organising Associations' Presidents. We are excited for the next few days and hearing the latest insights in physician wellbeing from across the world.

A warm welcome to everyone attending the International Conference on Physician Health this year. #ICPH2026 We're proud to host you in London this year along with @ama-assn.org @cmadocs.bsky.social

Employers must stop their dangerous substitution of doctors by advanced practitioners. Read our letter to the Government and @england.nhs.uk