SAS campaigns

Specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors have suffered huge pay erosion over the last 15 years. Find out more about what we’re doing to make sure all SAS doctors are fairly paid and fully valued.

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Strike action for SAS doctors in Wales suspended during talks with Welsh Government

The strike action by SAS doctors in Wales which was due to take place between 16 - 18 April has been suspended to enable us to enter negotiations on a pay deal to resolve the current pay dispute.

Current campaigns

SAS doctors in England SAS doctors have seen their real-terms pay fall by more than a quarter over the last 15 years. We're calling for this to change.

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SAS doctors in Wales SAS doctors' pay in Wales has dropped by nearly a third in real-terms over the last 15 years. Now more than ever we need to restore pay.

SAS doctors in Northern Ireland Now more than ever we need to restore pay to retain and attract to the SAS workforce and protect the integrity of our profession in Northern Ireland.

How you can get involved

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Supporting our BMA Reps Join our network of over 2,000 BMA reps and access materials, workplace support and the latest campaign updates.

Share your story We are gathering experiences from SAS doctors about health inequalities in the NHS. Share yours via our health inequalities portal.

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Join a regional SAS committee Join our network of over 2,000 BMA reps and access materials, workplace support and the latest campaign updates.

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