An important commitment from Wes Streeting to negotiate a wholesale new GP practice contract in a spirit of partnership with General Practice We now need Department of Health and Social Care to go to HM Treasury as a priority for the CSR and 10 year plan.

1/ Today the BMA has started legal proceedings to rectify the disastrous decision to unilaterally withdraw applications to higher specialty training for those doctors affected by the MRCPUK Examinations exams debacle. Read the press release: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

The GP unemployment crisis is a big focus at today's #UKLMC2025 Read our feature from last year about this 'absurd paradox'👇 thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pay-c…

A 4% pay uplift, less than current inflation, is an insult to doctors in England. This Government has shown it simply doesn’t value doctors.   “The DDRB has failed doctors. If this is the best they can do, government needs to think again.” says Philip Banfield 💙   This ‘award’

A meagre 4% pay uplift means most consultants in England will not have #PayRestoration during their working lives. Both the DDRB and the Government have failed us. We cannot let last year’s commitment slide so are immediately entering dispute with the Government.

“All I really want to do is provide patient care. I don’t want to be calling people out on strikes, but it doesn’t have to come to that - we just need to have a conversation with the government.” Co-chair ⁦Dr Melissa Ryan 🦀⁩ speaking to ⁦BBC Radio 4 Today⁩ this morning👇

Today is the day! Our ballot for resident doctors in England is now OPEN. Vote YES for industrial action and join our fight for fair pay. #PayRestoration #EnoughIsEnough bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

"The stronger the turnout, the stronger our mandate. A majority must vote YES for us to take strike action... and you absolutely should vote YES" The ballot for industrial action for resident doctors in England is OPEN! bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/… Dr Ross Nieuwoudt Dr Melissa Ryan 🦀

Today, we've written to David Lammy calling on the Government to take immediate action to prevent famine in Gaza. As Israel continues their blockade of humanitarian aid, 1 in 5 people face imminent starvation and hospitals are running out of medicines fast.

Look out for an orange envelope in the post this week - the ballot for resident doctors in England closes 7 July. Doctors deserve fair pay. Vote Yes. #PayRestoration #DoctorsStrike

Reports of a potential title change for Physician Associates are welcome. The BMA has long called for the return of the name ‘assistant’. We look forward to reviewing the full recommendations as soon as they’re published. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Launching today: BMA new member offer. Join the BMA today and pay nothing for your first 3 months of membership. Join over 190,000 UK doctors and medical students committed to driving real change in our profession. bma.org.uk/join-us?campai…

“We cannot afford to waste the time, talent and dedication of our future GPs” GP across the country are facing unemployment. Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need. That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

The scale of the medical unemployment crisis has been laid bare by a survey from BMA Scotland which shows 70% of resident (formerly junior) doctors fear they won’t have a job come August. Jennifer Trueland reports. 🧵[1/4]

We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. On behalf of the BMA Philip Banfield 💙 has written to Indian Medical Association to express our condolences and support at this difficult time. Our thoughts remain with the families, students, doctors, and all those affected.

As MPs begin debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill in Parliament, read this piece by Seren Boyd about how The BMA helped shape the debate on assisted dying: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/healt…

Today, the assisted dying bill passed its final debate in the Commons – it will now pass to the Lords for consideration. We will continue to engage with the Bill ensure our members are protected and views are heard. Read more about our engagement so far bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

Tonight, Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ has been elected as the new BMA Chair of Council. We offer him our congratulations and a warm welcome to the role. Thank you to Philip Banfield 💙 for his dedication to our members and the medical profession over the past three years. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

“If you want to make change in a big organisation, you have got to have the staff come with you.” Our council chair Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ speaks to BBC News (UK) about the government’s 10 Year Health Plan:

Remembering the victims of 7/7 today: those who died, and those who live with the devastation it brought on their lives. Honouring my colleagues, medical and non-medical, at The BMA who stepped up that day to help those in need outside our door. Today will be a hard day for them.