Public support for the Government is decreasing as many believe they are not doing enough to negotiate with workers to prevent strikes according to a recent Ipsos poll. upday.com/uk/government-…

Our next round of strike action in England begins next Wednesday 20th with Christmas Day cover, and continues with a full walkout on Thursday and Friday. Make sure you're up to speed with the latest guidance: brnw.ch/21wCuGT

This is an absolutely shocking state of affairs but not surprising given the Government's refusal to talk to doctors about pay

Our next strike is NEXT WEEK on 20-22nd September in England. We'll start with Christmas Day cover on Wednesday, together with BMA Consultants, and then we'll stage a full walkout on Thursday and Friday. See you on the picket lines! x.com/BMA_JuniorDocs…

Hey ⁦Rishi Sunak⁩ we’ve had to cancel NHS patients this week. Not because of strike action but because we have an insect infestation and mould in the roof space. Any chance you could invest in the NHS its people, building and equipment? bbc.co.uk/news/health-66…

Read BMA Consultants Committee Chair Vishal Sharma's letter to Rishi Sunak on reaching an agreement to end the pay dispute. You can also read our full press statement here: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

NHS strikes: Almost half of public blame government for industrial action by doctors, poll finds news.sky.com/story/nhs-stri…

📣 The indicative ballot for SAS doctors is now open. Let’s fight for fair pay and for SAS doctors to be fully valued. Have your say before 16 October❌ bma.org.uk/pay-and-contra…

This #BlackHistoryMonth we're sharing stories of inspirational London GPs. Dr Cecil Belfield-Clarke arrived in London from Barbados in 1914 and began practicing in Southwark. He served the community there for over 40 years, including during World War Two bombing raids.

Today we went to St Peter’s Square, Manchester We leafleted Conservative Party Conference delegates to make clear that only a credible offer from government will bring an end to industrial action Lots of support from the public #BMAPayRally #DoctorsStrike #FixConsultantPay

Here we go #BMAPayRally BMA Consultants The BMA @BMA_JuniorDocs

"I would like to ask whether you have communicated your concerns directly to the Prime Minister who, tonight, could similarly write to me and open pay negotiations with both junior doctors and consultants?" Read Philip Banfield 💙's reply to NHS England's letter on patient safety.

Steve Barclay I’m sorry you felt the need to target General Practice in your speech, when your minister Neil O'Brien knows how constructive & pragmatic I want to be. Speak to your local GPs on our patch - online access is a natural progression, but it needs to be safe for patients.

This shouldn't be what it is like to be a GP in the UK. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Pleased with the DM article that accurately sums up some of the values I live my life by (albeit they used some unkind words to do so), plus they chose a flattering photo. Anyone feeling solidarity with me is very welcome to donate to the Strike Fund too! bmastrikefund.raisely.com

Only paying doctors what we're worth will address the NHS workforce crisis and bring waiting lists down. Read our full press response to the latest waiting list figures in England: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

🚨 *JUST FOR FUN ALARM* 🚨 How GB would vote if the Mid Bedfordshire By-Election swing was repeated across the country: LAB: 480 (+284) LDM: 104 (+96) CON: 20 (-356) SNP: 23 (-25) PLC: 3 (+1) GRN: 1 (=) Labour Majority: 310 Changes w/ GE2019 Notional.

If you take one thing away from #AutumnStatement, let it be this, by Ed Conway: Even though this is a 'tax-cutting budget', tax burden overall is going UP, higher even than after the last budget, highest than the historical peak of 1948. The rest is smoke and mirrors. ~AA

Since leaving The BMA, I've been working with Sophie Fletcher on this fantastic online course to support women to have a calm, confident birth. It's based on her bestselling book and is available for £30 until the end of January. Please help spread the word with a like and a share!

I am really proud to be involved with this initiative to support as many women as possible to have calm confident births. A free one hour Mindful Hypnobirthing course on 27 February 7-8 PM (UTC). Register here: event.sessions.us/dff832c2-3a93-…