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23,000 COVID deaths could have been avoided with earlier lockdown, inquiry finds ‘Catastrophic impact’ laid bare as ‘toxic’ government did ‘too little too late’
A call for disabled allyship this disability history month As with any injustice the key is to acknowledge the problem, call it out and then push together for change
Retired members' news – November 2025 Pensions, the annual representative meeting, organisational restructure, conference, industrial action and much more
Standing together against sexism and sexual violence in medical schools: a White Ribbon Day reflection from the co-chairs of WAM This White Ribbon Day, we cannot ignore the stark reality facing medical students across the UK. The BMA’s newly published report, Sexism and Sexual Violence Towards Medical Students, reveals that nearly half of female medical students and one in five male students have experienced sexual harassment or assault during their training
Dedicated to improving conditions for students before, during and after medical school BMA medical students committee education lead Callum Williams outlines the urgent need for change in UK medical education and training
A reformed contract for resident doctors and our recommendation to vote 'yes' BMA Wales believes package makes progress towards pay restoration goals, improves terms and conditions and sets out a path to addressing medical unemployment
23,000 COVID deaths could have been avoided with earlier lockdown, inquiry finds ‘Catastrophic impact’ laid bare as ‘toxic’ government did ‘too little too late’