Uncategorized BALLOT DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Scottish Junior Doctors Vote Next 24 Feb 2023February 27, 2023 Scottish junior doctors, get your calendars out. Circle March 29th, 2023. The day that we stand up to be counted. The day that BMA Scotland ballots its junior doctors for…
NHS Transparency and honesty required to protect the future of our nhs 23 Feb 2023 As the end of an era with the current Scottish government administration approaches and we await a new First Minister, it is clear from today’s Audit Scotland report on the…
Uncategorized Junior Doctors – we need your views as we gear up to ballot 7 Feb 2023 With February changeover just behind us, now is the best time to make sure your membership details are up to date before BMA Scotland ballots our junior doctors for strike…
Uncategorized Failure to fully fund pay uplift is deeply damaging to primary care 2 Feb 2023February 3, 2023 With inflation running at incredibly high levels, pay and the cost of living has been causing a great deal of concern for many people across Scotland. GPs and the various…
Uncategorized Scottish junior doctor ballot preparations continue at pace – get involved and sign up! 18 Jan 2023January 18, 2023 As the ballot of our English colleagues sees those ubiquitous orange envelopes hitting doormats south of the border, the preparations for Scotland’s ballot continue at pace. The Scottish Junior Doctors…
Uncategorized We need change to avoid perpetual crises and maintain an equitable, universal NHS 11 Jan 2023January 11, 2023 I want to start with a traditional happy new year wish to you, but right now it looks like it is not going to be a good one for Scotland,…
Consultants… Chair’s Festive message: Now is the time for a national conversation on the future of the NH… 28 Dec 2022December 28, 2022 This is my first opportunity to deliver a message at this time of year – both on behalf of, and directly to doctors in Scotland. It’s something, like all aspects…
Uncategorized Christmas on the wards – what it’s like to work in our NHS in winter 24 Dec 2022December 23, 2022 Winter in the NHS has always been tough. I moved to Scotland 5 years ago, and each winter I’ve been here we’ve talked about it being the toughest winter the…
Uncategorized Getting BMA ballot ready in Scotland 23 Dec 2022 As we head into the festive period, the preparations for BMA Scotland’s ballot of Scottish Junior Doctors are continuing at pace. We have kickstarted our campaign and secured BMA funds…
Uncategorized Pensions update – details of REC scheme revealed 22 Dec 2022December 22, 2022 Just this week, BMA Scotland revealed that the real vacancy rate amongst consultants in Scotland is above 14%. That’s more than double the official figures which still continue to leave…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized “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…
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