Yeah ok that’s neat. If you’re gonna do research, I think climbing trees to find where animals poop is quite a cool way to do it.

Screenshot of Times piece with headline "Millions to be denied hospital referrals in drive to cut waiting lists."

🧵/ The NHS is about to undergo one of the most radical – and scandalous - changes in its history.

From 1st April (the public are the fools in this), GPs will be contractually obliged to seek remote “advice & guidance” from hospital clinicians, making it even harder to see an NHS specialist.

BMA staff strike 27-28 March & 6-7 April after being offered 2.75%, less than the 3.5% the BMA called a “crushing blow” for resident doctors.

2.75%, presumably also a crushing blow, per the BMA.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sadly kept home by a migraine today but sending solidarity to my colleagues on the picket, wish I were there. ✊
Doctors don’t deserve pay erosion - neither do we. #FairPayAtTheBMA

Today's Covid Inquiry report recounts the devastating impact on doctors, and our patients.
 
Watch BMA council chair Dr Tom Dolphin speak to press this afternoon

BMA staff have spoken loud and clear: enough is enough.

With a 96% vote for strike action on an 80% turnout, GMB members are standing up for fair pay after years of erosion.

📍 Last week GMB members working at the BMA protested outside BMA House demanding fair pay for staff.

After years of real-terms pay cuts, members are now balloting on strike action.

📮 Post your ballot now
🗳️ Ballot closes at 12pm on Monday 16 March

#FairPayAtTheBMA #GMBLondon #MembersFirst

A little grey cat sits by a window. In front of her is a ballot paper for industrial action with the “YES” box ticked. Mousse wants her human to be able to afford to keep her and her sisters. She’s done a bit of math and thinks it’s rubbish to be offered at best +£41 in total pay for the year and at worst -£1, when inflation is around 4%.

It’s scary to vote for strike action, but after working extra hard for years to support doctors’ disputes, with staff morale in the dumps, teams shrinking & workloads growing, it feels really cruel to be offered a real terms pay cut. So I guess it’s our turn to vote yes for fair pay.

Honouring the trailblazers who reshaped medicine and history 🩺🏳️‍🌈 Read thir stories 👉 thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth

🚂 Choo choo…

A photo shows resident doctors in orange jackets and hats waving flags from a picket line. The caption says: "Strike fund applications now open."

The BMA strike fund supports doctors who need financial help to join industrial action.

Applications are now open for the upcoming resident doctor strikes in England.

Apply now, and share the details with your colleagues:
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...

Ableism in the medical profession is preventing doctors with disabilities and neurodivergence disclosing their conditions.

And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.

Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability

#IDPwD

Confirmed. Resident Doctors’ strike in England, 7:00am on 17 December to 06:59am on 22 December.

After the last round of strike action, resident doctors in England gave Wes Streeting a window to deliver sufficient progress towards a viable deal on jobs and pay.

That hasn’t happened.

Residents have been given no choice but to return to the picket lines.

#EndTrainingCrisis #PayRestoration

BMA branded 'hypocritical' as staff launch formal pay dispute

Really dispiriting for union staff to be offered another real terms pay cut... 🫤
Hopefully this can be resolved without too much escalation.
www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/bma-bra...

1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness

Bisexual awareness week: visibility in medicine This Bisexual Awareness Week, it’s worth asking: why do bisexual doctors remain the least likely to be open about their sexuality at work, despite making up a larger share of the LGBTQ+ community than...

Did you know bisexual doctors are the least likely to be open at work, even though they make up a large share of LGBTQ+ medical professionals?
Read to find out why visibility matters and how small acts of allyship can help.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

BMA press release

The results are in!

67% of consultant and 82% of SAS doctor respondents in England say they're prepared to act if the Government does not address the erosion of their pay, value and recognition.

We’ll meet with the SoS next week. Learn more: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Well that would be rubbish- no diss to St George’s which is v good but QMH has been fantastic every time I’ve been and offers such an essential service for the Putney area! @fleuranderson.bsky.social is there anything that can be done?

Orange background with silhouettes of buildings and a crowd holding protest signs. Text reads: 'Resident doctor strike begins, full walkout, 25 July to 30 July' with the BMA logo at the bottom.

Today marks the start of strike action for resident doctors in England.
These strikes could have been averted, if @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social had a credible offer for us to consider.
🪧 Find your nearest picket: bma.org.uk/rdpicketlines #PayRestoration #DoctorsStrike

An orange graphic, which says: "Consultants and SAS doctors in England. VOTE NOW. Indicative ballots open."

Indicative ballots for consultants and SAS doctors in England are NOW OPEN.

🔗 SAS doctors: www.bma.org.uk/SASpay
🔗 Consultants: www.bma.org.uk/ConsultantsPay

Why Disability Pride Month is needed more than ever Patient liaison group co-chair Emma Beeden reflects on the urgent need for systemic and cultural shifts to improve accessibility and representation of disabled people

"My hope is that all disabled people know their worth is not tied to their ability to work and that by coming together, we will make the world kinder, fairer and more accessible for all"

Read more from our patient liaison group co-chair Emma Beeden www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

"Orange poster titled 'SAS DOCTORS IN ENGLAND' featuring large white letters spelling 'NHS,' with parts unraveling into a tangled mess. Text reads: 'Without SAS doctors, the NHS would unravel. Our indicative ballot for industrial action opens 21 July. Vote YES for fair pay and proper recognition.'

SAS doctors in England!

It’s nearly time to vote YES in our indicative ballot. Update your details now to ensure you can have your say from 21 July. www.bma.org.uk/SASpay

BMA members and staff are joined by members of the emergency services for a memorial event, 20 years after the 7/7 bombings.

Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings struck London.

On that day, 52 people were killed, with many more injured.

We remember all those who lost their lives and were – and continue to be – impacted by the events of that day.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

"Under the terms of the executive order, political appointees loyal to the president can willfully find justification to label any research finding as scientific misconduct"

This should terrify every single scientist in America.

Statement of support for doctors affected by the supreme court ruling We reaffirm our commitment to supporting trans and non-binary members, and the wider community of medical professionals and patients

All doctors, healthcare workers and patients deserve equitable access to healthcare and facilities ensuring dignity and safety.

Following the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, we remain committed to promoting inclusion in healthcare settings.

Full statement: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

So thrilled to see @proud-at-bma.bsky.social launch after what I know has been a long while working hard to set things up. Well done!

Representing your colleagues and making their voices heard Ahead of the ARM elections, open to any BMA member, consultants committee member Den Langhor reflects on her experience to encourage others to consider nominating themselves from 19 May.

🚨 Nominations are open! #BMAARM25

Any BMA member can self-nominate for ARM elections and help shape the future of the profession.

🔗Read the blog from @dlgden.bsky.social on her experiences, and how you can get involved: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

Sexism and Sexual Violence at Medical Schools and Placements BMA survey of medical student members

Sexism and sexual violence at medical school need to end. Our anonymous survey with @bma.org.uk & StudentBMA will help us push for change. Complete here and tell us about your experiences – direct or witnessed. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Medical_Sc...

Cover image of The Doctor podcast - episode 4

‘How can you treat a person and ignore the climate?’

#TheDoctorPod hears from retired GPs and climate activists Diana Warner and Sarah Benn on why addressing the climate crisis should be seen as part of a doctor’s duty to safeguard human life.

Listen now 🎧 thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast

NHS Overseas Workers Day YouTube video by BMAtv

We’re proud to take part in #OverseasNHSWorkersDay to recognise and celebrate our international members. www.youtube.com/watch?v=81m-...
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...