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BMA writes to Boris Johnson warning the GP pensions crisis is the 'greatest threat' to the NHS
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the British Medical Association, has written to Boris Johnson to urge him to fix the NHS pensions crisis and help plug a staffing gap of thousands. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors slam Health Secretary Matt Hancock's 'low' 2.5% pay rise which undervalues them
The British Medical Association said the offer, revealed by the Government, fails to acknowledge 11 years of 'underpayment' amid ongoing concerns about the pension scheme. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors' union doesn't take sexual harassment seriously, members say
The British Medical Association's members feel 'actively discouraged' from complaining about sexism, they said amid an investigation sparked by Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer (pictured). (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Junior doctors vote in favour of new contract deal
Junior doctor members of the British Medical Association have voted in favour of changes secured to their contract deal, ending the long-running dispute with the NHS. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - June 27, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

It's not racist to charge health tourists. It's the only way our NHS can survive
This week, at the annual conference of the British Medical Association (BMA), doctors voted overwhelmingly to stop charging foreign patients for NHS care. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors' union votes to stop charging overseas patients for their treatment at NHS hospitals
Up to 500 delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of abandoning the fees at the British Medical Association's annual conference in Belfast. Doctors against the move were booed as they spoke. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mental health patients sent 'hundreds of miles to private wards'
Hundreds of NHS mental health patients are being sent to private hospital wards, often hundreds of miles from home, new research from the British Medical Association (BMA) has revealed. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Warning ‘temporary’ beds being routinely used by NHS hospitals
Patients are being routinely cared for in “temporary” beds that should only be used in emergencies or when there are spikes in demand, according to new research from the British Medical Association (BMA). (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

NHS hospital patients are routinely being treated in emergency beds
The British Medical Association said thousands of temporary beds - kept in reserve for major winter crises or emergencies like terror attacks - are being used on a daily basis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

NHS pension fiasco is forcing hospitals to postpone operations
NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery said the problem has now reached 'crisis point'. Her concerns were echoed by the British Medical Association (BMA). (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blog: we need to focus on the future of the NHS
While Brexit talks continue to dominate the headlines in the UK, there are fundamental concerns over the future of the NHS,says Dr Kailash Chand, GP and honary vice-president of the British Medical Association. Hide related content: Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - May 20, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: Angela Sharda Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news

Doctors are advised to CUT their hours to get a larger pension
The British Medical Association has issued guidance for NHS consultants explaining how reducing their hours could lead to an increased pension under new tax rules. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BMA: Cut your workload for a higher pension
Consultants have been advised by the British Medical Association that they could obtain a significantly higher pension by cutting their hours. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - May 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

A Serious Mental Health Crisis Is Turning Doctors To Drugs
Today, a new report by the British Medical Association (BMA), the trade union that represents all doctors in the UK, has highlighted a serious mental health crisis within the medical profession. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Dr. James Somauroo, Contributor Source Type: news

Prevention before cure: prioritising population health
A policy paper from the British Medical Association (BMA) suggests a framework for a cross-government approach to prioritising population health. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 1, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news