The medical training you undertake on your journey to becoming a doctor can be overwhelming. It can take up to six years to be a qualified doctor, depending on the medical specialty you choose. We ...

We provide an overview of the main pressure points in the NHS before and due to COVID-19 and what the BMA is doing to address them. The NHS is experiencing some of the most severe pressures in its ...

Finance while studying at university can be a bewildering and complicated business, especially if you are a medical student. Our guides have been put together to provide you with the information you ...

The BMA UK council is the principal executive committee of the trade union. It sets the strategic direction of the association in line with policy decided by the representative body. Council is ...

BMA regional councils provide a focus for BMA activity at a regional level, delivering BMA policy and providing a communication link with BMA UK council. They bring together all BMA members across all ...

Harm caused by alcohol and other drugs, including when driving under the influence, places an avoidable burden on individuals and our society, emergency services, the NHS, and the economy. Alcohol and ...

Voting in the BMA UK council elections closed on Monday 27 April. You can find out who has been elected by viewing the report of voting from the independent election ...

The health system in Northern Ireland is under significant pressure. Doctors are struggling to deliver timely, high quality and safe services to the population. Waiting lists are at an all-time high ...

The Welsh council ensures the voices of the medical profession in Wales are heard. Welsh Council passes motion to escalate pressure on Welsh Government and employers to tackle doctor substitution and ...

There are several ways you can get involved and help the BMA carry out its work on promoting inclusive environments. Our groups and resources are available to you if you wish to take part in our ...

BMA Northern Ireland response to Department of Health’s consultation on the HSC Pension Scheme Yield Member Contribution and Amendment (PDF) Department of Health 5 December 2024 BMA response to safe ...