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Juggling childcare: are you aware of unpaid parental leave? Lizzie Schofield explores how unpaid parental leave could offer salaried GPs more flexibility when it’s needed most
Life after medical school: why allocation of foundation programme places is so important The BMA have launched a survey for all medical students, and resident doctors who have been through PIA. This is open now and closes on 31 October 2026
Plan to reduce number of health boards Measures could negatively affect patients in rural and remote areas of Scotland, older people, those on lower incomes and those without access to private transport, says BMA
Why physician health matters: reflections from day one of the ICPH As the ICPH (International Conference on Physician Health) opens in London, Professor Farah Bhatti reflects on why supporting doctors' wellbeing is vital to building a sustainable future for healthcare
Pay parity for consultants and GPs The sessional GPs committee has backed a policy calling for equal career earnings for GPs and consultants. Mark Coley outlines the reasons behind the motion and the funding changes needed to support pay parity in general practice 
Doctors must have parity of rights at work LEDs are now embedded in the delivery of NHS care. If the service depends on them, it must offer them proper contracts, supervision and career development
David Strain stands down as BMA board of science chair Association expresses gratitude for the professor’s contributions made during difficult times for doctors and UK