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Now doctors could STRIKE over pay amid public sympathy for NHS workers
Doctors claim there is 'anger' over 'years of pay restraint' and are demanding that the British Medical Association (BMA) examine the option of industrial action. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BMA survey reveals disabled doctors are not receiving enough support in the workplace, NHS Employers (published 12th August 2020)
The British Medical Association (BMA) has published a report 2 External 0 0 0 disability in the medical profession false https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/nhs-delivery-and-workforce/workforce/disability-in-the-medical-profession false false%> today (12 August), highlighting hundreds of disabled doctors and medical students are not getting adjustments in their workplace they are legally entitled to, and many say they are too afraid to discuss their disability for fear of prejudice. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Thousands could die if normal care is shut down during second wave, leading medics warn
The heads of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Medical Association said it was critical that non-virus patients were not 'left stranded' and without care during a second wave. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BMA withdraws from the joint statement put in place for trainees during COVID-19, NHS Employers
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced its withdrawal from the joint statement, which details the application of contractual protections during the pandemic, relating to the Terms and Conditions of Service (T&Cs) for NHS Doctors and Dentists in Training (England) 2016. This was jointly agreed as a response to the service pressures and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Disparities in the impact of Covid-19 in black and minority ethnic populations: review of the evidence and recommendations for action, Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced its withdrawal from the joint statement, which details the application of contractual protections during the pandemic, relating to the Terms and Conditions of Service (T&Cs) for NHS Doctors and Dentists in Training (England) 2016. This was jointly agreed as a response to the service pressures and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Guidance to manage untaken annual leave due to COVID-19 for junior doctors, NHS Employers
NHS Employers and the British Medical Association have agreed temporary and 2 External 0 0 0 exceptional guidance false https://www.nhsemployers.org/-/media/Employers/Documents/Pay-and-reward/Management-of-untaken-leave-due-to-COVID-in-England.pdf?la=en&hash=EDD54480248709C705CD1F613A3DE2131DB16EB1 true false%>for how untaken annual leave should be managed before the August rotations. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors call on No 10 to give councils accurate coronavirus data
BMA plea comes as ministers face claims of being slow to act on local lockdown in LeicesterCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageLeading doctors are urging the UK government to give councils accurate up-to-date data to manage localised Covid-19 surges, as No 10 continues to come under fire overclaims it is failing to handle Leicester ’s lockdown.The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents doctors in the UK, said supplying information on localised infections was “crucial to allow swift action and to protect lives”.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 1, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Simon Murphy Political correspondent Tags: Coronavirus outbreak UK news Infectious diseases Medical research World news Science Doctors Health Health policy Politics Source Type: news

Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge
Four health and care organisations – including UNISON – have today (Wednesday) written to the Prime Minister seeking confirmation that all international health and care staff, and their spouses and dependants, will no longer need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS). The charge, which is due to rise from £400 to £624 a year in October, is currently payable by all migrant workers from non-EU countries, whether they access NHS services or not, both for themselves and for every dependant they have. Last month, the UK government committed to scrapping the charge for heath and care workers in the NHS, but the an...
Source: UNISON Health care news - June 10, 2020 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release care workers coronavirus coronavirus health workers dave prentis healthcare staff Source Type: news

Coronavirus: Widen rules on where face coverings must be used, say UK doctors
The British Medical Association says coverings should be compulsory wherever distancing is impossible. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - June 5, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Families were given advice on how to pronounce a death themselves during height of covid pandemic
The Government says a relative is allowed to 'verify' the death of a loved one in their own home with the help of a GP on the phone. It links to guidance drawn up by the British Medical Association. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 31, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nearly half of British doctors forced to find their own PPE, new data shows
British Medical Association finds most doctors do not feel fully protected, and a quarter are anxious or distressedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAlmost half of Britain ’s doctors have sourced their own personal protective equipment or relied on a donation when none was available through normal NHS channels, according to a survey.The British Medical Association said that while PPE supplies have improved, their data from more than 16,000 doctors shows there is room for improvement inprotecting healthcare workers on the frontline.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 3, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Press Association Tags: UK news Coronavirus outbreak Hospitals NHS Doctors Science Health Source Type: news

Doctors union ‘dismayed’ GPs asked to bring forward care home support
The British Medical Association has pushed back on NHS plans to start a contentious care home service five months early, with the chair of its general practice committee saying it was “incredibly disappointed” by the centre’s decision. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 30, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

COVID-19 rapid guideline: critical care in adults: NG 159, NICE (Updated 9th April 2020)
On 9 April 2020, we linked to ethical guidance from the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians and the General Medical Council to support healthcare professionals with decision making. We also linked to new government guidance on managing exposure to COVID ‑19 in hospital settings. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors' lives are still being put at risk by a lack of PPE, British Medical Association warns
More than two thirds of doctors (69 per cent) questioned by the union said they do not feel protected while fighting Britain's COVID-19 outbreak. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Joint statement on advance care planning
The British Medical Association, Care Provide Alliance, Care Quality Commission and Royal College of General Practitioners have published a joint statement on advance care planning. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news