Consultants in England have voted YES, sending a clear message to Government that enough is enough. Consultants deserve fair pay, better working conditions and an end to the erosion of their contracts. We demand negotiations that lead to real changes for consultants. The next move is Government’s.

Unless the Government increases the numbers of consultant and GP posts available, it risks creating a new workforce bottleneck. Doctors at #ARM2026 have called for action. Learn more: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/lif...

Dr Clare Bannon has been elected as the new chair of the General Practitioners Committee for England. She will start her new role from Thursday, 9th July, and take over from outgoing chair Dr Katie Bramall. Full details: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Patients, GPs are on your side. We're taking action to protect patient care, and you can join us by signing our open letter to the Government. Sign now: activism.bma.org.uk/page/193562/...

There's still time to sign up to join us at the Durham Miners' Gala, where more than 200,000 people take to the streets to celebrate the work of trade unions, community spirit and international solidarity. 📆Saturday 11 July 🕤9.30am 📍Durham Sign up: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7IPW-C6Z

Consultants and SAS doctors - have you still not voted in your ballots? You haven't missed your chance, there's still a few ways to get your ballot in at the last minute. Make sure your voice is heard.

GP Practices in England are taking part in collective action over the Government’s plans to impose the 2026/27 GMS contract on us. In July we are taking a stand against unfair workloads. Get involved to put pressure on the Government to address the unsustainable demands facing our profession.

GP registrars & trainers demand action on FourteenFish. So far over 1000 of you have signed our petition. The more signatures, the more pressure we can put on FourteenFish for their woeful service. Share this to your networks and get them signing up. activism.bma.org.uk/page/192140/...

What difference can a badge make? "Knowing I had people looking after me who knew what it was like not to fit in provided a great deal of comfort." Emma Beeden reflects on how inclusive language, visible allyship and small acts of reassurance can help LGBTQ+ patients feel seen and respected.

"Many GPs are working at a pace and intensity that is simply not safe." Read Dr Jessica Court’s blog on safe working and what can be done to protect doctors and patients.

“Most resident doctors will look at this as a 10-month deal,” says RDC deputy co-chair Arjan Singh on BBC Radio 4 last night. Dr Singh described the offer as ‘mediocre’ as it ‘just about passed’ on a low turnout.

“This is very much a journey.” RDC chair @fletchjack.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk tonight says the deal accepted by resident doctors in England is the ‘next step’ towards the goal of #PayRestoration

Resident doctors and final year medical students in England have voted to accept the Government’s offer on pay and jobs. With a 57% turnout, 52.9% of votes cast were in favour. Find out more👉https://www.bma.org.uk/residentspay

Consultants and SAS doctors, today is your last chance to vote in your ballots. Make sure you have your say, get your YES vote in the post TODAY.

Sessional GPs around the UK are facing huge pressures at work. So knowing your rights has never been more important. Here’s why. www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-cont...

London and Manchester, you might have seen our van out on the streets. We've been travelling around with one message for consultants and SAS doctors, that time is running out for you to return your ballot and vote YES.

A new generation is becoming dependent on nicotine. Vaping and e-cigarettes should be considered a public health emergency. Prof David Strain has spoken to LBC radio on why doctors voted this week to raise the alarm. Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

The referendum is now closed. Stay tuned, as we will announce the results here and in your inboxes on Monday.

“As disabled trainees, we don’t want special treatment. We want the treatment we deserve in order to be able to do the job well, because we’re completely capable of that.” At #ARM2026 Dr Georgina Budd spoke on motion 68, about barriers faced by disabled doctors and medical students, which passed.

The Medical Schools Council clinical academic survey shows the UK has lost 1/4 of early-career doctors working as medical academics in just one year. Medical academic staff committee co-chairs David Strain and Jonathan Gibb warn of a knock-on effect on public health: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Resident doctors in England, you have less than 24 hours to have your voice heard on the Government offer for jobs and pay. The deadline is midday tomorrow (Friday 26 June).

Conversion practices for LGBTQ+ people are unethical, harmful, and offer no clinical benefit. Many amount to torture or inhumane punishment under international law. So we welcome proposed legislation to ban these practices, and will scrutinise the full details when published

Today, for the first time, consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors in Northern Ireland will go on strike because of pay. The strike will last 24 hours, with Christmas Day levels of cover in place. @bma-ni.bsky.social www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

“It’s a trap.” Students are spending tens of thousands of pounds on medical training, only to face unemployment on the other side. And the quality of education is also suffering. Dr Fatima Ahmed has set out why an increase in medical school places must be matched by any increase in training posts.

Resident doctors in England, you have 48 hours left to vote on the Government’s offer. Vote yes to accept the deal, or no to reject the offer and escalate industrial action. Voting closes at midday on Friday 26 June.

Refugee doctors bring skill, experience and commitment to the NHS, but too many face unnecessary barriers when trying to continue their medical careers in the UK. At ARM, representatives voted to support calls for refugee doctors to be given a fair chance to enter UK training and work in the NHS.

Update: the Department of Health has now extended the deadline until 11.59pm on 21 July 2026, giving you an extra four weeks to share your views.

The multi-billion-dollar vapes industry undermines decades of tobacco-control gains. And this is particularly concerning for young people. At the BMA annual representative meeting, doctors called for the Government to recognise this new ‘public health emergency’.

Are AI-based training models exploiting doctors by "stealing" their experience and skills? Speakers at ARM call for legislation to stop the unauthorised collection, distribution and commercial use of data from both doctors and patients.

Doctors have demanded an end to the ‘rationing of healthcare’ which orders GPs to make compulsory requests for advice from secondary care rather than having a right to refer.

GMC reform consultation closes tonight. The current proposals don’t go far enough to fix a broken system. If you want fairer regulation and proper protection for patients, don’t sit this one out. Submit your response before 11:59pm. www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...

New NHS plans pose an alarming risk to patient safety, if leaks to the press and comments from the NHS England CEO are to be believed. Dr Emma Runswick spelled out why at ARM today. @redrunswick.bsky.social

"Managing uncertainty is what we are trained to do." Dr Molly Nobes at today's ARM conference, setting out why advanced practitioners should never be used to replace doctors. The motion against the growing reach of advanced practitioners was passed.

Opening our annual representative meeting, BMA Deputy Chair Dr Emma Runswick warns against a “factory model” of care. There is no shortcut to medical training and no shortcut to safe patient care. @redrunswick.bsky.social

Over the next three days we are welcoming delegates to our annual representative meeting (ARM). It's where we discuss, debate and vote on motions which go on to form BMA policy. You can watch the livestream here 👇

In an increasingly uncertain world, the role of healthcare in national preparedness has never been more critical. We call for the Government to work with the medical profession to ensure doctors and the NHS are central to the UK’s conflict preparedness planning. thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

Doctors and patients are let down by a broken regulation system, and the current proposals for change aren't good enough. Submit your response to the Government consultation by 23rd June: www.bma.org.uk/GMCreform And sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Resident doctors in England, voting is now open on the Government’s offer. You decide whether this offer goes far enough on pay and jobs. Vote closes 26 June.

Do you want to know the facts about the Government’s latest offer for resident doctors in England? There’s a lot of noise and plenty of misinformation out there. We’ve broken down the myths and explained exactly what the offer actually says. THREAD (1/3)

Medical electives should be a partnership, developed with the communities and host institutions, argues Henry Budden, co-chair of the BMA medical students committee. Read more 👇

Here are the details of this week's webinars on the new Government offer. If you're a resident doctor in England, check your email for the links.

The resident doctors referendum on the new Government offer for pay and jobs opens this Thursday at 3pm (look for an email from Civica). The vote will be open until noon on Friday 26 June. Follow this link to read the details, consider the offer, and have your say: www.bma.org.uk/rdpayoffer2026

We have begun legal action against the Government over its U-turn on removing the General Medical Council’s right to appeal its own Tribunal's decisions. It is unfair and undermines doctors’ trust in the regulator. www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

At the last moment, ahead of next week’s action, the Government has moved and made a new offer for resident doctors in England. Strikes for 15–19 June have been called off while members vote on a new offer covering jobs, pay and progression.

Obesity is now one of the greatest contributors to the gap in healthy life expectancy between our most and least deprived communities. So we've joined with the Obesity Health Alliance to call for urgent action from the Government. Read our open letter: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/06/11/u...

We remain horrified by the conditions endured by Palestinian healthcare workers arbitrarily detained by Israeli authorities, including Dr Abu Safiya. The Foreign Office responded to our letter that called for their unconditional release.

New figures show nearly 3,000 NHS patients EVERY DAY are treated in corridors and other inappropriate spaces. This should be a source of national shame. We hope publishing these new statistics, after joint work from the BMA and other organisations, makes it harder for the Government not to act.

We are deeply saddened by the recent incidents and extend our condolences to the victims’ families. We are seeing these events used by the far right to push a racist and anti migrant agenda, which is driving division and putting people at risk.

Yesterday, we took the Consultants’ message to Westminster, to demand better pay and conditions. Shanu Datta and Helen Neary, co-chairs of the BMA consultant committee and Mike Henley, consultants committee negotiating lead explain why we are balloting for industrial action.

Don't believe everything you hear about time-out-of-training (TOOT) and resident doctors strikes. Get in touch if you have a question about your individual circumstances, or are in need of support. (1/2) bma.org.uk/contact