Policy BMA Scotland manifesto published: “serious, long-term and radical NHS reform” urgently required 15 Apr 2026April 28, 2026 There’s now only a matter of weeks to go until Scotland goes to the polls to vote in the next cohort of MSPs. In many ways, it’s a very different…
Consultants Know your rights: support for disabled and neurodivergent doctors 14 Apr 2026 A few years ago, I realised that I am disabled – and that the rights detailed in the Equality Act 2010 are for me. The legal definition of disability means…
General Practice… GP update: Funding webinar and pay survey 10 Apr 2026 Over the past couple of weeks, practices across Scotland should have received further detail from the Scottish Government on the workforce payments and non-staff expenses elements of the funding restoration…
Consultants… Consultant doctors in Scotland: Pay survey launch 9 Apr 2026April 9, 2026 As consultants, we have a sense of our role being devalued. Many of you have told me this and that the impact on your morale is pretty devastating. The reasons are complex - unsurprisingly, as we are a diverse group - but what we share is integrity and a commitment to public service. Doing…
Pay… SAS doctors in Scotland: Pay survey launch 9 Apr 2026April 9, 2026 The Doctors’ and Dentists’ Pay Review Body (DDRB) has published its report and has recommended a 3.5% pay uplift for all groups within its remit. With the background that the top of Specialty Doctor payscale has experienced 25% pay erosion since…
General Practice… GPs in Scotland: further details of funding restoration deal confirmed 24 Mar 2026March 24, 2026 You will have recently received (or soon be about to receive) the confirmatory details of the workforce funding and non-staff expenses for 26/27. We are sorry this has taken some…
Medical students Beyond Capacity – report lays bare challenges facing medical students in Scotland 12 Mar 2026 First, I want to thank all of you who responded to our survey on medical school capacity. It is your insight that has helped us compile the report we are…
International Women's Day International Women’s Day: Give to Gain 8 Mar 2026 I was in London recently for the BMA UK Consultants Conference and across the road from me as I had my breakfast was the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing of University…
General Practice… Walk in centres’ money would have been better invested in core GP services 5 Mar 2026March 5, 2026 We know that most of you are urgently awaiting word on funding and conditions from the 1st of April, and we want to reassure you that we are working flat out…
resident doctors SRDC: minimum service requirement proposals are deeply flawed 2 Mar 2026 After years of BMA Scotland demanding a coherent and comprehensive workforce plan it should be some encouragement that this is something politicians are finally beginning to debate and, it seems…
equality Supporting women to shape YOUR union: get involved through the Scottish council elections 2 Mar 2026April 28, 2026 Have you ever wondered how the BMA in Scotland shapes its priorities, influences key NHS and healthcare policies and supports its members? With Scottish council elections coming up and nominations…
Uncategorized Resident doctors in Scotland vote to accept pay offer 11 Feb 2026 After months of negotiations that culminated in a strike ballot and then ultimately an 11th hour breakthrough that saw strikes suspended, Scottish Resident Doctors have voted resoundingly to accept the…
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