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A photo shows resident doctors in orange jackets and hats waving flags from a picket line. The caption says: "Strike fund applications now open."

The BMA strike fund supports doctors who need financial help to join industrial action.

Applications are now open for the upcoming resident doctor strikes in England.

Apply now, and share the details with your colleagues:
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...

Ableism in the medical profession is preventing doctors with disabilities and neurodivergence disclosing their conditions.

And even when they feel safe to do so, many doctors find themselves unable to access reasonable adjustments.

Read our full report 👉https://bma.org.uk/disability

#IDPwD

Confirmed. Resident Doctors’ strike in England, 7:00am on 17 December to 06:59am on 22 December.

After the last round of strike action, resident doctors in England gave Wes Streeting a window to deliver sufficient progress towards a viable deal on jobs and pay.

That hasn’t happened.

Residents have been given no choice but to return to the picket lines.

#EndTrainingCrisis #PayRestoration

BMA branded 'hypocritical' as staff launch formal pay dispute

Really dispiriting for union staff to be offered another real terms pay cut... 🫤
Hopefully this can be resolved without too much escalation.
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1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness

Bisexual awareness week: visibility in medicine This Bisexual Awareness Week, it’s worth asking: why do bisexual doctors remain the least likely to be open about their sexuality at work, despite making up a larger share of the LGBTQ+ community than...

Did you know bisexual doctors are the least likely to be open at work, even though they make up a large share of LGBTQ+ medical professionals?
Read to find out why visibility matters and how small acts of allyship can help.
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BMA press release

The results are in!

67% of consultant and 82% of SAS doctor respondents in England say they're prepared to act if the Government does not address the erosion of their pay, value and recognition.

We’ll meet with the SoS next week. Learn more: www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Well that would be rubbish- no diss to St George’s which is v good but QMH has been fantastic every time I’ve been and offers such an essential service for the Putney area! @fleuranderson.bsky.social is there anything that can be done?

Orange background with silhouettes of buildings and a crowd holding protest signs. Text reads: 'Resident doctor strike begins, full walkout, 25 July to 30 July' with the BMA logo at the bottom.

Today marks the start of strike action for resident doctors in England.
These strikes could have been averted, if @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social had a credible offer for us to consider.
🪧 Find your nearest picket: bma.org.uk/rdpicketlines #PayRestoration #DoctorsStrike

An orange graphic, which says: "Consultants and SAS doctors in England. VOTE NOW. Indicative ballots open."

Indicative ballots for consultants and SAS doctors in England are NOW OPEN.

🔗 SAS doctors: www.bma.org.uk/SASpay
🔗 Consultants: www.bma.org.uk/ConsultantsPay

Why Disability Pride Month is needed more than ever Patient liaison group co-chair Emma Beeden reflects on the urgent need for systemic and cultural shifts to improve accessibility and representation of disabled people

"My hope is that all disabled people know their worth is not tied to their ability to work and that by coming together, we will make the world kinder, fairer and more accessible for all"

Read more from our patient liaison group co-chair Emma Beeden www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

"Orange poster titled 'SAS DOCTORS IN ENGLAND' featuring large white letters spelling 'NHS,' with parts unraveling into a tangled mess. Text reads: 'Without SAS doctors, the NHS would unravel. Our indicative ballot for industrial action opens 21 July. Vote YES for fair pay and proper recognition.'

SAS doctors in England!

It’s nearly time to vote YES in our indicative ballot. Update your details now to ensure you can have your say from 21 July. www.bma.org.uk/SASpay

BMA members and staff are joined by members of the emergency services for a memorial event, 20 years after the 7/7 bombings.

Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings struck London.

On that day, 52 people were killed, with many more injured.

We remember all those who lost their lives and were – and continue to be – impacted by the events of that day.
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"Under the terms of the executive order, political appointees loyal to the president can willfully find justification to label any research finding as scientific misconduct"

This should terrify every single scientist in America.

Statement of support for doctors affected by the supreme court ruling We reaffirm our commitment to supporting trans and non-binary members, and the wider community of medical professionals and patients

All doctors, healthcare workers and patients deserve equitable access to healthcare and facilities ensuring dignity and safety.

Following the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, we remain committed to promoting inclusion in healthcare settings.

Full statement: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

So thrilled to see @proud-at-bma.bsky.social launch after what I know has been a long while working hard to set things up. Well done!

Representing your colleagues and making their voices heard Ahead of the ARM elections, open to any BMA member, consultants committee member Den Langhor reflects on her experience to encourage others to consider nominating themselves from 19 May.

🚨 Nominations are open! #BMAARM25

Any BMA member can self-nominate for ARM elections and help shape the future of the profession.

🔗Read the blog from @dlgden.bsky.social on her experiences, and how you can get involved: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

Sexism and Sexual Violence at Medical Schools and Placements BMA survey of medical student members

Sexism and sexual violence at medical school need to end. Our anonymous survey with @bma.org.uk & StudentBMA will help us push for change. Complete here and tell us about your experiences – direct or witnessed. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Medical_Sc...

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‘How can you treat a person and ignore the climate?’

#TheDoctorPod hears from retired GPs and climate activists Diana Warner and Sarah Benn on why addressing the climate crisis should be seen as part of a doctor’s duty to safeguard human life.

Listen now 🎧 thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast

YouTube video by BMAtv NHS Overseas Workers Day

We’re proud to take part in #OverseasNHSWorkersDay to recognise and celebrate our international members. www.youtube.com/watch?v=81m-...
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The latest episode of #TheDoctorPod spoke to three IMGs about working in today’s NHS. #OverseasNHSWorkersDay

Three AI-powered steps to faster, smarter peer review Tired of spending countless hours on peer reviews? An AI-assisted workflow could help.

Let's talk about this Nature piece in more detail.

I've rarely read something so anti-scientific anywhere short of the National Review.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

If you're trying to figure out what to do right now, my advice is to just pick a thing that you think might be useful in some way, however small, and do it. Doing a thing leads you to doing another, bigger thing, and prepares you for that next thing.

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LGBTQ+ History Month: My journey shows positive change is not just possible, but inevitable In 1996, as I stepped into my medical career in Scotland, I carried not only the weight of my new responsibilities as a ‘Junior Doctor’ but also the burden of navigating a professional landscape st…

‘The contrast between my early experiences and the welcoming environment I eventually discovered…shows how far we’ve come & how far we still have to go’

Read this powerful and inspiring blog from a doctor in Scotland marking LGBTQ+ History Month 👇

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‘My first week in the NHS, I was like, wow okay.’

In the third episode of #TheDoctorPod international medical graduate doctors share their stories of adapting to change, braving UK weather & the challenges and rewards of working in today’s NHS.

Follow and listen now – thedoctor.bma.org.uk/podcast

This quote from Sartre is both very important to remember, but also *incredible* that he accurately predicted online edgelord shitstains

Episode 2 of #TheDoctorPod is now live. A fascinating discussion about art therapy and the evidence for its use for burnt out healthcare professionals. Give us a listen and a follow, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️
#MedSky

Four pictures of nursing staff. Text reads: Guide to common English expressions

On #InternationalMigrantsDay, we thank our amazing migrant care workers for all you do. 🌍💙

If you're new to the UK, it can be confusing to hear phrases like ‘all ears’ or ‘cold turkey’. Check out our guide to common English expressions ➡️ https://buff.ly/4fju9Ea

So excited to finally have this out after many months of preparation! The BMA's new podcast #TheDoctorPod is now live 🎙️
Do listen/follow/share, for some great content on the second Tuesday of each month. And get your hands on drrageshri.bsky.social 's book 'Unheard' - it is utterly brilliant.