GPC England has spoken: the current 24-25 contract offer is woefully inadequate and puts patients and staffing levels at risk. Watch the video update from Katie Bramall-Stainer on our next steps, and why GPs should join the BMA to ensure you have your say. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

This is so close to the protected title of General Medical Practitioner and is likely to mislead both applicants and the public. UCAS GMC The BMA RCGP Care to comment?

Today we have written to Government asking them to reconsider their plan to limit compensation to veterans impacted by the armed forces ban on LGBTQ personnel from 1967 to 2000. The Doctor Magazine provides further insight into how this plan will impact those affected.

If anyone thinks that racism is only about tackling issues in white individuals? Then you aren’t aware enough The views of many from South Asian community towards black colleagues are equally abhorrent And reflected in #NHS Challenge your own bias “Colourism” is a thing.

If continuity of care was a drug with the same benefits and the NHS refused to provide it, there would be an outcry. But policymakers just treat it as an optional extra that never gets prioritised. Why won’t they learn? Wilful blindness? Ignorance? There’s really no excuse now.

We have re-entered talks with the Government over the GP contract changes. Whatever the outcome, you will be asked for your thoughts on the final contract in a referendum on 7th March. bma.org.uk/pay-and-contra… Make sure you're a member to have your say bma.org.uk/join

Looking forward to meeting DHSC & NHSE regarding the 2024/25 contract for GPs in England this week We’ll be putting the contract to the profession, in a referendum We know that the 2024/25 contract needs to 🧷 1. Feel safe 🙏 2. Bring stability 🤞 3. Engender a sense of hope

The Conservatives, Department of Health and Social Care & NHS England have decided, rather than being the ‘stepping stone’ year to signal safety, stability, and hope - 2024 will instead signal reduced patient access to GP services as well as likely closures of GP practices across the country. 🧵👇

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Today we remember those who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer condolences to everyone who was bereaved. Read the blog from our council chair Philip Banfield 💙 bma.org.uk/news-and-opini… #DayofReflection [1/2]

📢 Calling all GPs 📢 Not long now until the referendum on the GP 24/25 contract changes opens on 7th March 📅 Make sure you're a member to have your say bma.org.uk/join

The scandalous state of hospital buildings in Southampton wont be news to many of our members but great to see some media attention. Our South Central Chair, Alex Freeman 💙 has called for additional capital funding to help. dailyecho.co.uk/news/24136356.…

If you are the GP part of #TeamGP and want to have your say, join The BMA

Abuse is main driver of mental ill health in women and girls, say psychiatrists Findings from survey of UK practitioners may explain why many more women than men suffer from a range of conditions theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

Around 26,000 GP members will have received their referendum voting link by the end of today. If you're eligible to vote but haven't received a link, complete our form and we'll get back to you. forms.office.com/e/UvdpQbWFwe The ballot closes 27 March, so there's still plenty of time.

New legal powers enforcing minimum service levels in the NHS threaten to undermine doctors' ability to strike. In a piece for The Doctor The BMA deputy council chair Emma Runswick 🏳️‍🌈 explains why the new laws are both dangerous and unnecessary. 🧵[1/6] bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

An emergency motion was debated today in response to reports of comments allegedly made by Frank Hester OBE, chief executive of The Phoenix Partnership (TPP). The motion, below, has passed in all parts. [1/2]

🤗 Join me & Meg! ⏰ Join The BMA before Sunday to get a link to vote in the #GPReferendum! 🤩 Join 2000 GPs who’ve joined since February! 💪 Join almost 30,000 colleagues who have been sent a link! 🙌 Join > Vote > Change #TeamGP Please share 🙏 bma.org.uk/gpcontract

We have overwhelmingly voted to reject the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. More than 19,000 GPs and GP Registrars took part in the BMA’s referendum, with over 99% voting ‘no’. Our message can't be any clearer. bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/… Katie Bramall-Stainer

Women work hard for their professional and academic titles. Is it too much to ask to actually use them? #everydaysexism