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As the print version of The Doctor magazine comes to an end, all of us here at the BMA are determined to continue offering award-winning journalism for you our members and doctors online

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SAS doctors in Scotland endorse pay offer

Deal must be viewed as a stepping stone to further improvements on pay in the future, says BMA Scotland

By Tim Tonkin 29.01.25

Hopes and fears – what might 2025 bring for doctors?

For many people a new year brings a new start but, with doctors in the thick of yet another winter crisis and services stretched to breaking point in so many parts of the NHS, can optimism be found? Peter Blackburn speaks to four doctors from different specialties, and different parts of the country, about their ambitions and fears for 2025

By Seren Boyd 29.01.25

BMA seeks details of modernisation plan

Association looks to find out how NHS Scotland intends to improve health service

By Jennifer Trueland 27.01.25

Climate activist doctor’s appeal against suspension dismissed

Court of Appeal upholds misconduct decision in Sarah Benn tribunal

By Ben Ireland 23.01.25

Pay offer averts industrial action on Isle of Man

Breakthrough on negotiations will see an 8 per cent pay rise for doctors if accepted

By Tim Tonkin 23.01.25

Committed to first-class journalism

As the print version of The Doctor magazine comes to an end, all of us here at the BMA are determined to continue offering award-winning journalism for you our members and doctors online

By Phil Banfield 23.01.25

Following the evidence

The chair of the health and social committee is planning to take on some of the thorniest issues facing the NHS, and has valuable personal experience to draw upon

By Peter Blackburn 16.01.25

The Doctor podcast

Welcome to The Doctor podcast, brought to you by the British Medical Association. Each month, we bring you conversations inspired by stories featured in The Doctor magazine. Our episodes are posted monthly, so follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, to be the first to find out when a new episode drops.

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