🚨 Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed have experienced or witnessed racist incidents in the workplace. Four years since the initial race equality report, Sajid Farid says the situation appears to be worsening. BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) BMA Scotland NHS Race & Health Observatory healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

“Tackling inequality within the NHS workforce is a complex issue which does not have one solution & a number of different approaches will be required.” Sajid Farid Resident Doctors BMA Scotland BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) Dr Iain Kennedy Health, Social Care and Sport Committee NHS Race & Health Observatory The Health Foundation healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

“A zero-tolerance approach must be taken to discrimination & harassment, so that ethnic minority doctors, a vital part of the workforce in Scotland, feel valued and supported to have a long & fulfilling career in the NHS.” Sajid Farid BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

“This report highlights the need for urgent & effective action. We call on the Scottish government and NHS boards to do more to prioritise the wellbeing & professional growth of all ethnic minority doctors.” Sajid Farid BMA Scotland BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

“This shines a light on the harsh reality that many ethnic minority doctors in Scotland are experiencing racism personally or witnessing incidents.“ Sajid Farid Read on 👇 BMA Scotland BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) RCN Scotland Dr Iain Kennedy Lailah Peel Chris Smith healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

Doctors have reported alarming levels of inequality, including in-work discrimination and a widening gap in first-time application success between white and non-white doctors. Read 👇 BMA Forum for Racial & Ethnic Equality (BMA FREE) BMA Scotland Sajid Farid Dr Iain Kennedy Resident Doctors healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…

📣Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The findings of BMA Scotland's recent race equality in medicine survey highlight the need for action. Read more from Sajid Farid & the full report 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/02/20/rep…

A “serious breakdown” in relationships between managers and A&E staff Glasgow's hospitals was found by the health watchdogs to have likely impacted patient care, with the health board failing to address issues raised by staff in 2023. BMA Scotland healthandcare.scot/stories/4133/n…

APPNE Response to DDRB pay recommendation for 2025 Arun Baksi The BMA Phil Banfield BAPIO APPS UK Keir Starmer Wes Streeting Kemi Badenoch Dr Nadeem Sajjad Raja APPS Scotland British Islamic Medical Association DAUK GP Committee

APPNE's letter to The BMA Whether UK graduates should be prioritised over international medical graduates Wes Streeting APPS UK BAPIO British Islamic Medical Association Dr Nadeem Sajjad Raja Arun Baksi Irfan Akhtar Raja Adnan Ahmed Resident Doctors BIDA Medical Assoc of Nigerians Across Great Britain Arun Baksi British Egyptian Medical Association Pakistan High Commission London BBC News (UK)

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It's welcome that the need to improve mental health support has been acknowledged in the Ten-Year Health Plan. The Government must now commit to funding that reflects the true scale of need, or the proposed reforms risk falling short. Full response 🔗👇 bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

We are pleased to announce that the Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe (APPNE) and the Association of Pakistani Physicians & Surgeons Scotland (APPS Scotland) convened in Glasgow on 2nd July to strengthen ties. APPS Scotland Dr. Hassan A Mirza MRCP Irfan Akhtar

When resident doctors strike, it's not just a demand for better pay—it's a fight for dignity, fair working conditions, and the ability to care for patients without burnout. Their struggle is a symptom of a broken system. Solidarity with those who heal should never be optional.

Yesterday we met with Wes Streeting We have agreed a window for negotiations and are working to ensure strike action does not need to be repeated. A credible offer to restore our pay and value can end this dispute. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent… #PayRestoration

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A highly constructive meeting took place between Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️, Chair of the The BMA, and APPNE delegates. The discussion focused on several pressing challenges faced by IMGs residents' doctors. APPS Scotland BAPIO Arun Baksi BIDA APPS UK British Islamic Medical Association

📣 NEW BLOG ‘We want to create workplaces & learning environments where ethnic minority doctors and students are empowered to speak up and to be heard’ ✍️Sajid Farid on the BMA's Scottish Race Equality Forum Read more & find out how to be involved 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/17/joi…

Men most at risk of dying from drugs, alcohol or suicide in Scotland are a “policy blind spot”, according to health economics researchers. Fraser of Allander Institute Emma Congreve Scottish Health Equity Research Unit Public Health Scotland NHS Research Scotland The Poverty Alliance University of Strathclyde healthandcare.scot/stories/4287/s…