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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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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Power of your experiences will help us push for change

14 Dec 2022
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…
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BMA Scotland plans to ballot junior Doctors on strike action

8 Dec 2022
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…

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