Heading back home now from the GP conference in Manchester. Good meeting at the MRI afterwards; local members sold on the BMA strategy - they really get the importance of shifting to an organising model and how it gets wins in the workplace and on professional issues. @bma.org.uk

Today our report with @bma.students @bma.org.uk on sexism and sexual violence in medical schools has been published.

All medical students deserve to be safe at university and on placement. Earlier this year, we surveyed medical students in collaboration with @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social to understand how sexism and sexual violence is impacting students. Read more: www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

NEW 🚨 | BMA RESIDENT DOCTORS PICKETS 🩺 @bma.org.uk have sent over all the picket information for the next round of the Resident Doctors strike. 🪧Find your nearest picket line here: bit.ly/BMAPicketsNov25 #StrikeMap

Motion submission is now open for #RDconf 2026. If you're a resident doctor, your ideas could become our policy and campaigns, and change the future of the profession. Send in your motions by 15 December. More information and motion writing guidelines at: bma.org.uk/rdc-conference

We've heard worrying reports of doctors in Cheshire and Mersey being asked to act down to cover shifts or work with uncovered gaps, impacting patient safety and doctors' wellbeing. Please support our campaign to address this attack on locally agreed collective agreements: (1/2)

Residents’ strike action for pay and jobs in England begins at 7am on 14 November until 06.59am on 19 November. Check the dates, times and locations for your nearest BMA picket line 👇 www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... See you there 💪 #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis

Yesterday, the Resident Doctors Committee met with Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. But with no credible offer on the table to restore pay or fix the specialty training crisis, next week’s strike action in England will go ahead www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis

The BMA strike fund supports doctors who need financial help to join industrial action. Applications are now open for the upcoming resident doctor strikes in England. Apply now, and share the details with your colleagues www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...

As we enter Islamophobia Awareness Month, the BMA calls on healthcare bodies, politicians and the media to challenge Islamophobia and promote safer workplaces for Muslim doctors and colleagues. #IAM2025 🔗 Read our anti-discrimination statement: www.bma.org.uk/about-us/equ...

The Govt has suggested a pay uplift of just 2.5% for doctors next year, well below inflation. With resident doctors striking next month over pay and jobs, it is “frankly indefensible that yet another Government is once again suggesting real-terms pay cut for doctors," says @tomdolphin.bsky.social

The Call for Abstracts is now open for ICPH 2026. We’re seeking evidence-based interventions and real-world solutions in physician wellbeing, system change, leadership culture and more. Submit by 2 Feb 2026. @bmawellbeing.bsky.social www.international-conference-physician-health.org

Urgent climate action is needed to protect our health. We've teamed up with @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk to set priorities for the UK, from accelerating clean energy to protecting health service adaptation funding ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/ur...

A groundbreaking sexual health project that created innovative films to tackle STI stigma and boost testing among young people has won the 2025 BMA Foundation MEDFASH Award. 👏 🔗 Read the full story: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

🧵 | Today we’ve released data showing a 55% increase in calls to our advice line from members experiencing racism at work since 2022. We now receive on average three calls a day on this topic. This is beyond unacceptable. (1/2)

Shocking new figures from the RCN show growing racist abuse against nurses. We stand in solidarity with affected nurses and colleagues across the NHS, and call for an end to the escalating use of hostile language and anti-migrant rhetoric. Read more: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

🚨 Strike action confirmed 🚨 Resident doctors in England will walk out 7am, 14–19 Nov. We don’t take this step lightly but pay restoration and jobs can’t wait. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis

Join us for an inspiring weekend of trade unionism at the Junior Members Forum 2026. #BMAJMF 📅Saturday and Sunday, 7-8 Feb 📍BMA House London 🩺Designed for grassroots BMA members Learn more: bma.org.uk/JMF2026

"These survey findings provide further evidence of what any doctor working in emergency care will tell you – that ‘corridor care’ is sadly now the norm." Read the full response to these new figures from BMA consultants committee co-chair Dr Helen Neary: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

A very happy #Diwali to all our members, healthcare colleagues and patients celebrating

Earlier this week we met with @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social - since then, we've been in discussions with Government on pay and jobs. Your RDC will now vote on proposed areas of negotiation and whether we should enter formal talks – or use our mandate to strike.

We have consistently called for NHS clinical negligence reform – and today’s @nao.org.uk report further highlights the case for change. Our proposal would make the system quicker, fairer, and more focused on learning from mistakes. Read more here: www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

Our healthcare sector is built on the rich diversity of its workforce. Today we’re calling on the media and some politicians to stop spreading misinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric. Read our joint statement: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the release of hostages. It comes as a BMA-backed resolution was passed at this weekend's WMA General Assembly condemning attacks on healthcare facilities during the conflict. Full statement: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Resident doctors are feeling “extremely worried and frustrated, and it’s just driving them out of the healthcare system”. Resident doctors committee deputy chair Dr Shivam Sharma talks to @theipaper.com about the shortage of specialty training places. Read more: inews.co.uk/news/residen...

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE – RESIDENT DOCTORS IN SCOTLAND BMA’s Scottish Resident Doctor Committee has voted to enter into formal dispute with the Scottish Gov & plans to ballot members on strike action in the coming weeks SRDC chair Dr Chris Smith explains why ⬇️ bmascotland.home.blog/2025/10/10/s...

We’ve responded to a Times report about a letter sent in error to GP practices by their LMC. This was not a BMA communication, and its content does not represent our position. Full statement from @tomdolphin.bsky.social @drkatie.bsky.social ⬇️

Did you know? Our free and confidential 24/7 counselling line and peer support service are open to all UK doctors and medical students. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, share this information with your friends and colleagues across medicine. @bmawellbeing.bsky.social www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

For doctors & medical students in need of support, @bma.org.uk's counselling & peer support services may be able to help. You can also find support available to you locally & UK-wide in our wellbeing support services directory. More info: bma.org.uk/yourwellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay

It’s #PublicHealthWorkforceWeek. Our recent report surveyed public health professionals from across the UK to understand the challenges they face, and what urgently must change. Read the report and our recommendations here: www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

There are simply not enough specialty training places for doctors in England today. FY1 doctors have voted in favour of strike action to #EndTrainingCrisis Find out more at www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... youtu.be/F23ieGid2JI

"We don't have enough doctors and yet thousands of doctors are unemployed." Dr Arjan Singh explains the paradox of the NHS workforce in England and why 97% of FY1 doctors balloted for strike action to end the unemployment crisis.

“We want to see an end to medical unemployment in the country.” Jack Fletcher tells LBC why Resident doctors in England starting out in their career have voted resoundingly for strike action as the doctor unemployment crisis threatens the future of the medical workforce.

The results are in: 97% of FY1s in England voted YES for strike action. This puts the specialty training crisis firmly on the negotiating table, alongside #PayRestoration. Thank you to everyone who voted in the ballot. #EndTrainingCrisis

SAS Week kicks off next week! We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors. From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25

Our council chair Dr @tomdolphin.bsky.social has responded to the horrific attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, on behalf of the BMA.

We know that sometimes, medical students feel like ‘professionalism’ is weaponised against them. If you're a medical student, we need your help to understand the extent of this problem nationally, so we can advocate on your behalf. Our survey is open: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Student_Pr...

"We're really worried that the software we've been told to keep on throughout the day cannot distinguish between an urgent request for GP attention within a few hours or a routine care request."   Dr David Wrigley speaks to BBC News about concerns around online booking and patient safety.

GPs are committed to patient safety. Yet this Government has failed to listen to our concerns about its online consultation system. That's why we've been left with no choice but to enter into formal dispute. Read our letter to Government 👇

The new online GP consultation system poses significant challenges to patient safety and GP workloads. The Government has broken its promise to ensure 'necessary safeguards' have been met. GPs in England are now entering into dispute with the Government from today www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract

Former BMA President, Dr David Pitt was a tireless advocate for the NHS, social justice and equitable healthcare. Read more about his stellar legacy, shaped by his experiences as a GP, politician and civil rights leader in The Doctor: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

FY1s - post your ballot using special delivery by 2 October to make sure your voice is heard! Let's put the specialty training places crisis firmly on the negotiating table, alongside #PayRestoration www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #EndTrainingCrisis

If @wesstreeting thinks GPs are stuck in 20thC, visit a hospital We are the science museum! ➡️Electronic records since 1991 ➡️Online triage ➡️Ambient scribes ➡️SMS ➡️Online bookings ➡️Electronic prescribing ➡️Online referrals ➡️Video consults DAYS after 1st lockdown…. 1/x

"We want to be assured that no one will be left behind in this new online hospital" Our Chair of Council @tomdolphin.bsky.social responds to the Government's announcement www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

The BMA is now 200,000 members strong - and counting. Commenting, council chair @tomdolphin.bsky.social said: "Together we are all the BMA, and alongside our brilliant staff, the members are what give the BMA its voice and strength." Read more: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

The Government has until Wednesday to honour its promises, and avoid entering into dispute with general practice.   Watch @drkatie.bsky.social speak from Labour party conference about the need for online access safeguards

Not posted your ballot yet? Put it in your local postbox TODAY to guarantee it reaches us in time. Or post it by special delivery by 2 October. The ballot is open to FY1 members in England. www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis

Join us this evening for a Labour party conference fringe event. Our panel will discuss how to attract and retain staff across the NHS. fabians.org.uk/value-and-re...

Introducing the new chair of the UK Resident Doctors Committee, Dr Jack Fletcher. @fletchjack.bsky.social is taking over from Dr Mel Ryan and Dr Ross Nieuwoudt at a pivotal time, as we continue to negotiate with Government on pay and jobs. Read our statement in full: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

'Mouldy waiting rooms and crumbling walls: GP surgeries in England are not fit for purpose,' @bma.org.uk survey finds. And also likely to be a need to consider the nature of the ventilation in waiting rooms, clinical areas, and offices - to limit the spread of infections? www.bmj.com/content/390/...