ARM… ARM 2024: Dr Iain Kennedy 25 Jun 2024September 5, 2024 Chair of BMA Scotland Council Dr Iain Kennedy's speech to ARM 2024 in full: Thank you Chair, and Good Morning RB. It is a great honour to be back at…
NHS… The UK election – issues that matter for the medical profession in Scotland 21 Jun 2024 With just under two weeks until the UK General Election, I want to take the opportunity to highlight the key asks for the incoming UK Government in The BMA’s election…
Consultants Scottish consultants: time to make our voice heard 14 Jun 2024 It's clear that the mood amongst consultants in Scotland has been evolving over the past few months. I believe, speaking in generalities of course, levels of frustration have been gradually…
Supporting members Play your part in your union: Check and update your details today 11 Jun 2024 It goes without saying that a union’s power comes from its members. Without YOU, we simply wouldn’t be able to act on your priorities and wield the influence we do.…
PAs/AAs BMA Scotland publishes full position on AAs/PAs 7 Jun 2024 One of the key issues for our members is concerns over the role of “medical associate professions” (MAPs) in Scotland’s NHS. This group of staff includes Physician Associates (PAs), Anaesthesia…
Pay Urgent need to enhance pay for consultants in Scotland 31 May 2024 Waiting lists for patients in Scotland are growing, with little progress on even the longest waits. Accident and emergency waiting times are like those we would see in the depths…
General Practice… GP workforce survey – help ensure crucial evidence is collected 20 May 2024 Working as GP in Scotland is very often extremely tough right now. Indeed, it has been for some time. And, to be honest, that isn’t being helped by the actions…
Uncategorized Startling workforce gaps show why SAS doctors cannot be left behind on pay 17 May 2024 Hello again everyone! I said in previous blogs I would keep you up to date with our pay discussions with Scottish Government. Unfortunately, at this stage there has been no…
Uncategorized Scottish Medical Students Committee: we need to make studying medicine financially viable for all 15 May 2024 Medical students in Scotland are facing acute financial difficulties, and this has been one of our main focuses at the BMA Scottish Medical Students Committee (SMSC) this year. In our…
Junior Doctors SJDC Chair update: political chaos will not divert us from our goals 4 May 2024September 19, 2024 With the situation at Holyrood changing day by day, it is vital for BMA members to know that one thing which isn’t changing is our demand for Full Pay Restoration.…
equality… Breaking the Silence: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Among Ethnic Minority Doctors 25 Apr 2024 The medical profession is rapidly changing and so is the role of a doctor. A doctor in the Scottish NHS today not only has to treat the patients but also…
SSAS Patience of SAS doctors in Scotland is running out 10 Apr 2024April 10, 2024 Hi All! As you may remember from my last blog, SSAS Committee decided not to submit evidence to the DDRB, we had lost confidence in its independence and willingness to…
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