"At its heart, this dispute is not just about pay but about the failure to value us and the skills and expertise that we bring as a whole." Dr Shanu Datta, Deputy Chair of the BMA Consultant's Committee, on BBC Breakfast this morning.
The ballots for industrial action for Consultants and SAS doctors are now open in England.
Lack of access to green space, secure jobs and acceptable housing has reduced healthy life expectancy in the UK in its most deprived areas. The question is not whether we can improve healthy life expectancy, but whether we will.
Read more on The Doctor at the link in our bio.
Deafness is a common condition but it can feel like society’s ‘best kept secret’, says deaf doctor Natasha Wilcock. She tells us about the challenges and benefits of being a deaf doctor in the NHS.
Read Dr Wilcock's story at the link in our bio.
#DeafAwarenessWeek
GPs in England are launching collective action TODAY, after our GP committee voted that Government proposals don’t go far enough.
We’re taking action on data sharing agreements, because policy proposals have not gone far enough to convince GPs that the profession will be protected.
If you’re a GP in England, learn more by following the link in our bio.
On International Workers’ Day, we stand with doctors as workers. Being a union matters because strong collective organisation improves working conditions, protects pay and contracts, and gives doctors a voice at work.
The Tobacco and Vapes Act is a significant milestone which will reduce smoking-related harm, and one we have long called for. This legislation is a vital step forward but it must be matched by investment in frontline services. Find out more at the link in our bio.
