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Privacy policy
The British Medical Association (BMA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you as to how and why we collect, use and share your personal data and will tell you about your privacy rights, how the law protects you and how to contact us.
COVID-19: BMA actions and policy
Our policy, demands and recommendations to NHS organisations, institutions and the Government to help protect doctors, the NHS and the public during and after the pandemic.
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Creating and developing BMA policy
See how BMA policy is formed through motions to the Annual Representative Meeting and the branch of practice conferences. Read our top tips and advice for writing a good motion.
BMA guidance
BMA specialty training policy FAQs
This policy was passed at the BMA’s annual representative meeting (ARM) on 25 June 2025, with an addition motion passed at the special representative meeting (SRM) on 14 September 2025. The full text of the motions can be read at the bottom of this FAQ.
BMA guidance
Information security policy
Read about our guidance covering data protection and information handling.
Royal college policy on exam resits or nullification in cases of late disability diagnosis
Check your royal college’s policy on offering support where late diagnosis has affected your exams.
BMA guidance