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 ...

There are two distinct employment contracts in Northern Ireland and so there are two disctinct payscales for the respective contracts: The pre-2004 consultant contract and the 2004 consultant contract ...

We monitor data on access to mental health services, workforce, and funding to build up a picture of the pressures mental health services are under in England. The Government must urgently address ...

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 ...

This guidance clarifies what NHS GP practices can and cannot charge for privately under the GMS contract, including travel vaccinations and becoming a limited company. An NHS GP practice can charge ...

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 ...

In January 2019, the government released its new five year action plan for tackling antimicrobial resistance 2019-2024, accompanied by a 20 year vision. The plan sets targets to reduce UK ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...