The BMA says payroll errors that have left doctors threatened with legal action are a sign of ‘astonishing incompetence’ and ...

February holds particular significance for LGBT+ history in the UK. LGBT+ History Month was commemorated for the first time in the UK in February 2003 to mark the repeal of Section 28, a policy that ...

This report sets out our calls to action to improve the food environment and address the health impacts of poor diet, including food high in salt, sugar and fat and UPFs (ultra-processed foods).

Speaking about alcohol-specific deaths statistics for 2024 published today by the Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), Dr Clodagh Corrigan, deputy chair of BMA’s Council, said: “These figures are ...

Resident doctors in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly to accept the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government. The result of the online consultative vote saw 97.1% vote in favour of the offer, ...

Responding to yesterday’s vote in the Senedd to extend and increase the minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales, Dr Iona Collins, chair of the BMA’s Welsh Council said: ...

The BMA is a professional association and trade union representing and negotiating on behalf of all doctors in the UK. A leading voice advocating for outstanding health care and a healthy population.

Resident doctors in Scotland have accepted a pay deal which will give them on average a pay hike of almost 10 per cent for the current financial year and 9.4 per cent for 2026/27. BMA Scotland said ...

On 1 February 2021, the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s armed forces, staged a military coup d’état against the democratically elected ...

Medical students at universities across England are taking part in a BMA-backed national campaign day on Wednesday, 11 February, calling for full finance maintenance for the entirety of their course.

While the prospect of a new contract is a positive development for resident doctors in Wales, we know many resident doctors are struggling to progress their careers or even find permanent work.

A common question is which is better, Retire and Return or Partial Retirement. They are different and apparently seem to be working differently in different parts of the UK. Partial retirement should ...