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Update for SAS doctors – new contracts

22 Dec 2022December 22, 2022

It’s been getting on for a month now since I updated you on the new SAS contracts – and the fact the profession had voted overwhelming in favour of accepting…

“We deserve better and are not worth 23.5% less than 2008”- full pay restoration

16 Dec 2022December 16, 2022

In 2022 the Scottish Government gets its doctors for 23.5% cheaper than it did in 2008. Away from the hospital corridor photo opportunities, the clapping on doorsteps and the public…

Power of your experiences will help us push for change

It’s been a wee while since I blogged to update you on the work we are doing at BMA Scotland on your behalf. That certainly doesn’t mean that there isn’t…

BMA Scotland plans to ballot junior Doctors on strike action

Fourteen years is a long time. For some doctors, it could be the culmination of a career path, from medical student to GP partner. For others it may be longer…

SLMC Conference – Dr Andrew Buist speech

2 Dec 2022December 2, 2022

Good morning conference. I am sure like me you agree, it is good to be back in person, here at the Golden Jubilee. It’s been too long. In many ways…

Tipping point reached for GPs ahead of Scottish Conference

25 Nov 2022November 25, 2022

As we approach the Scottish LMC conference – where GPs will gather from across Scotland to discuss key issues - I wish that I could be more positive with you,…

Members back new SAS contracts

24 Nov 2022November 24, 2022

Many thanks to all of you that took part in the referendum to vote on the new SAS contracts which we have been involved in negotiating over the last many…

BMA Scotland November Pensions update

22 Nov 2022November 22, 2022

I’m acutely aware that my pension blogs have been getting longer each time, so I thought this time I’d try to keep things a bit shorter! Although I have to…

Scottish junior doctor update: the Scottish Government is on notice

Midwives. Physiotherapists. And now nurses. After last week’s emphatic ballot results for the RCN in Scotland, it has never been clearer that the backbone of the NHS - its staff…

SAS DOCTORS: WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

A union’s strength comes from its membership. From the sheer power of a collective voice working together to deliver on a profession’s priorities. The BMA is no different and for…

Pensions update – some progress but major problems remain

14 Oct 2022October 14, 2022

I’m aware that these pensions blogs seem like a never-ending run of negative and depressing news – sadly it’s just reflecting the reality of the situation, but it’s nice to…

SAS contract negotiations update

12 Oct 2022October 27, 2022

I know it has been a long time coming, but I am delighted that I am now able to tell you that we have a full and final offer on…