UK, national and regional councils

BMA councils are responsible for the formulation of policy throughout the year and for ensuring the implementation of that policy.

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UK and national

​UK council

The BMA UK council sets the strategic direction of the association in line with policy decided by the representative body.

BMA UK council minutes

For BMA members only

Welsh council

As a standing committee of the BMA, Welsh council focuses on all issues relevant to the medical profession and healthcare in Wales; formulating policy and ensuring it is implemented.

BMA Wales council minutes

For BMA members only

Northern Ireland council

The Northern Ireland (NI) council focuses on matters relevant to the medical profession and healthcare in Northern Ireland; formulating policy and ensuring it is implemented.

Scottish council

The Scottish council is a standing committee of the BMA. It focuses on matters relevant to the medical profession and healthcare in Scotland.

UK council elections

The 2022 council elections have concluded. See the full results of those elected as well changes made for these elections and how they were conducted.

BMA UK Council consultant by-election

Nominations  for the election of one voting member to the vacant Consultant Branch of Practice seat on BMA UK Council open on Monday 7 October.

Regional

Regional councils

BMA regional councils provide regional representation for all BMA members. Find out more about all our regional councils, check the details for your area and how to get involved. 

Regional council elections

Voting closed on 12 September 2022 for the ten English regional councils. Find out who was elected and what your regional councils do.

BMA UK Council by-elections

Find out more about BMA UK Council by-elections.