Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized 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,…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Scottish junior doctor update: the Scottish Government is on notice 17 Nov 2022 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…
Consultants… Introducing new consultant chair Dr Alan Robertson 8 Nov 2022 I always knew this would be a busy role, but even from that starting point, a great deal has happened since I was elected as chair of BMA Scotland’s consultants…
Uncategorized SAS DOCTORS: WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 7 Nov 2022 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…
General Practice… Regional BMA Scotland GP Open Meetings 1 Nov 2022November 1, 2022 The BMA is holding a series of regional open meetings on the evenings of 15, 16 and 17 November to update practices on developments on the 2018 GMS contract; contract…
General Practice… Twin threats facing general practice. 31 Oct 2022 It used to be that around this time of year, perhaps slightly earlier, the NHS in Scotland would get its winter readiness plans underway – whether that’s additional funding, planning…
General Practice… GP wellbeing survey 26 Oct 2022 “Wellbeing” has been something of a buzzword over recent years in Scotland’s NHS – particularly since health and care workers slogged their way through a crippling pandemic. I often wonder…
#BMAPeriods… Period products: the next steps… 20 Oct 2022October 26, 2022 On 15th August 2022 the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act came into force, giving everyone in Scotland the right to free access period products. This groundbreaking legislation was spearheaded…
Uncategorized 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…
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