SAS doctors SAS doctors in Scotland: important deadline approaching 23 Jan 2026 I fear it is far too late to wish you all a happy new year. However, given this is the first time I have been in touch in 2026, I…
#Residentdoctors Scottish resident doctor pay vote opening – power in your hands 21 Jan 2026January 27, 2026 It has been another extremely important week since strike action was suspended by the BMA’s Scottish Resident Doctors Committee (SRDC), with a resolution being achieved, yet again, merely days before it was scheduled. Instead of…
#Residentdoctors STRIKES SUSPENDED: Scottish Resident Doctors Committee Recommends Improved Pay Offer for Resident Doctors and Dentists 9 Jan 2026January 9, 2026 After Scottish resident doctors delivered an overwhelming strike mandate to the BMA Scottish Resident Doctors’ Committee (SRDC), our negotiating team has been hard at work using that leverage in extensive…
Consultants… Festive message from BMA Scotland deputy chair: The possibility and potential of 2026. 30 Dec 2025December 30, 2025 The end of the year gives us the chance to reflect on the year that's been, if we are able to make time to pause in our busy lives. 2025 has offered its fair share of ups and…
General Practice… Christmas message for GPs in Scotland: Cautious optimism for 2026 23 Dec 2025 Dear All, It is a good time to reflect upon the year past. With the amount that has gone on it is little wonder it has passed so quickly. For…
Consultants Working over the festive season – guidance for Scottish Consultants 22 Dec 2025 Dear Consultant Colleagues, As the festive season approaches, we would like to remind you of your contractual entitlements regarding public holidays, as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Service…
resident doctors Scottish Resident Doctors Vote YES To Strike: 96-Hour Walkout Announced 19 Dec 2025 The results are in. A huge 91.98% of members who voted have said YES to strike action. This is only the second time this century that resident doctors in Scotland…
Pensions Pensions update for doctors in Scotland 18 Dec 2025December 24, 2025 The end of the year is fast approaching so I thought it was a good time to update as to the state of play for NHS pensions in Scotland. Over the past…
resident doctors Scottish Residents ballot closing IMMINENTLY: Vote “YES to strike” ASAP. Hold your Government to account 11 Dec 2025 If you’ve not yet returned your ballot in BMA Scotland’s strike ballot of resident doctors: what are you waiting for?! The last safe day to guarantee you have your say…
resident doctors Scottish Resident Doctors: get your vote in as ballot passes halfway point 5 Dec 2025 We’re now past the halfway point of the Scottish resident doctor industrial action ballot. Remember, the Scottish Government has inflicted a 17% real terms pay cut on you since 2008. Two…
SSAS Update for SAS doctors in Scotland: New regrading policy confirmed and survey results show pressure we are under 3 Dec 2025December 3, 2025 December is upon us, flu season is hitting hard and there is no let up on how busy we are on wards up and down the country. I know that…
Consultants Senior doctor wellbeing survey shows stark reality of burnout and safety concerns 3 Dec 2025 I went to the Surgeons’ Hall Museum in Edinburgh for the first time at the weekend – if you haven’t been I do recommend it. The specimens on display had…
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