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Crucial action is needed to improve our food environment The Government must progress and expand policies to address poor diet and access to healthy food in the UK
Two moments, one message This year Ramadan and International Women’s Day overlap, offering an opportunity to reflect on their shared values
What is a medical academic anyway? With the BMA medical academic conference approaching, GP Lucy-Jane Davis examines what is means to be a medical academic and what the future holds in store for the branch of practice
Dysgu/Learn This St David’s day, Dr Deiniol Jones, reflects on the importance of the Welsh language in delivering care and connection in Wales and what the BMA is doing to include the language in its work.
GPC rejects contracts proposal and gives vote to GPs GPC chair says unrealistic Government proposals are asking doctors to ‘bend the laws of physics’
Critically endangered - facing extinction When GPCE agreed the 2025/26 GMS contract, arguably the most strategically important contingency was the written commitment from the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, to negotiate a new substantive GMS contract in good faith with GPCE.
GPs ‘left reeling’ over plans for same-day urgent care GPC criticises sudden release of proposals, which could set up unrealistic expectations.