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The Treasury Committee is reviewing whether the student loan system is fair and wants to hear from doctors and medical students. But you only have a short window to tell them what it’s actually like. Doctors are often hit harder by student loans due to longer training and delayed earnings. When responding to the survey, you may want to mention... • the cost of longer medical training • interest and repayments early in your career • the combined impact of loans and tax • how debt affects morale, retention and progression The survey closes Tuesday 14 April. Have your say👉

The Treasury Committee is reviewing whether the student loan system is fair and wants to hear from doctors and medical students. But you only have a short window to tell them what it’s actually like. Doctors are often hit harder by student loans due to longer training and delayed earnings. When responding to the survey, you may want to mention... • the cost of longer medical training • interest and repayments early in your career • the combined impact of loans and tax • how debt affects morale, retention and progression The survey closes Tuesday 14 April. Have your say👉

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Doctors take on huge responsibilities from day one, as Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ set out to Trevor Phillips today. We’re asking the Government for a credible path to #PayRestoration for resident doctors in England

Doctors take on huge responsibilities from day one, as Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ set out to Trevor Phillips today. We’re asking the Government for a credible path to #PayRestoration for resident doctors in England

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The PM says consultants and SAS doctors have settled their pay disputes. This is incorrect. We’ve put the Government’s offer to our members and they’ll now decide. We’re deeply disappointed the Government hasn’t made a credible offer we can also put to junior doctors.

The PM says consultants and SAS doctors have settled their pay disputes. This is incorrect. We’ve put the Government’s offer to our members and they’ll now decide. We’re deeply disappointed the Government hasn’t made a credible offer we can also put to junior doctors.

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A lack of training posts has led to spiralling competition ratios and a jobs crisis in the NHS. Something had to change. This emergency legislation for UK Graduate Prioritisation, is about restoring fairness, valuing NHS experience, and giving doctors hope again. Dr Shivam Sharma, Deputy Chair UK Resident Doctor Committee, explains this win.

A lack of training posts has led to spiralling competition ratios and a jobs crisis in the NHS. Something had to change. This emergency legislation for UK Graduate Prioritisation, is about restoring fairness, valuing NHS experience, and giving doctors hope again. Dr Shivam Sharma, Deputy Chair UK Resident Doctor Committee, explains this win.

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"If others won't lead, we will." Today Philip Banfield 💙 announced we are launching legal action against the GMC, over MAPs and the use of the term ‘medical professionals’. Here's why ⬇️📣 #ARM2024

"If others won't lead, we will." Today Philip Banfield 💙 announced we are launching legal action against the GMC, over MAPs and the use of the term ‘medical professionals’. Here's why ⬇️📣 #ARM2024

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"We are willing to do what it takes for our profession and our patients. And we will strike to the next general election and beyond if that is what it takes." Watch Philip Banfield 💙 address #ARM2023 👇

"We are willing to do what it takes for our profession and our patients. And we will strike to the next general election and beyond if that is what it takes." Watch Philip Banfield 💙 address #ARM2023 👇

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Countdown to 2026: In March, Robbie Leigh shared his story about how difficult it is for resident doctors to find jobs after years of training and debt. Since filming this he has completed his move to Australia – we simply can’t afford to lose more doctors like him.

Countdown to 2026: In March, Robbie Leigh shared his story about how difficult it is for resident doctors to find jobs after years of training and debt. Since filming this he has completed his move to Australia – we simply can’t afford to lose more doctors like him.

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“What we’re seeing is physician associates being placed in situations that are unsafe for them and unsafe for patients.” The BMA is financially supporting Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton in their legal case against GMC as @ITVNews reports tonight.

“What we’re seeing is physician associates being placed in situations that are unsafe for them and unsafe for patients.” The BMA is financially supporting Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton in their legal case against GMC as @ITVNews reports tonight.

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"We fight once more for a regulator that can clearly define who can, and who cannot, practice medicine. Today I’m announcing for the first time in over 150 years, we are launching a new BMA register solely for doctors." Philip Banfield 💙 addresses #BMAARM25 calling for doctors to act now and sign the BMA register 👇

"We fight once more for a regulator that can clearly define who can, and who cannot, practice medicine. Today I’m announcing for the first time in over 150 years, we are launching a new BMA register solely for doctors." Philip Banfield 💙 addresses #BMAARM25 calling for doctors to act now and sign the BMA register 👇

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“Making threats about withholding jobs from doctors… I don’t think is a realistic way or a credible way of ending this dispute.” Resident doctors are set to strike next week in England, after the Government shifted the goal posts during negotiations. Jack Fletcher speaks to the Today programme

“Making threats about withholding jobs from doctors… I don’t think is a realistic way or a credible way of ending this dispute.” Resident doctors are set to strike next week in England, after the Government shifted the goal posts during negotiations. Jack Fletcher speaks to the Today programme

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For the sake of patient safety, it's vital the role and responsibilities of physician associates are set out clearly. Our new guidance does this, and we encourage employers to adopt it immediately. Watch Philip Banfield 💙 set out why this is so vital.

For the sake of patient safety, it's vital the role and responsibilities of physician associates are set out clearly. Our new guidance does this, and we encourage employers to adopt it immediately. Watch Philip Banfield 💙 set out why this is so vital.

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An update from Philip Banfield 💙 outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Today, the BMA’s case against the GMC begins, challenging the use of 'medical professionals' and the blurring of lines between doctors and non-doctors - putting patient safety at risk. Listen here 👇

An update from Philip Banfield 💙 outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Today, the BMA’s case against the GMC begins, challenging the use of 'medical professionals' and the blurring of lines between doctors and non-doctors - putting patient safety at risk. Listen here 👇

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GPs across England have sent a clear message. Nearly every GP who voted has rejected the Government’s imposed contract that would pile on work and be unsafe for patients. GPs want to work with Government on a new contract that’s properly resourced and sustainable. It’s time to return to the table.

GPs across England have sent a clear message. Nearly every GP who voted has rejected the Government’s imposed contract that would pile on work and be unsafe for patients. GPs want to work with Government on a new contract that’s properly resourced and sustainable. It’s time to return to the table.

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During the debate Ilora Finlay has brilliantly highlighted the stark difference between the pay of a newly qualified junior doctor and that of a physician associate.

During the debate Ilora Finlay has brilliantly highlighted the stark difference between the pay of a newly qualified junior doctor and that of a physician associate.

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The Prime Minister's threats of removing training places are bad for doctors and bad patients. These threats are not a credible way to end this dispute. We're in talks with government today to reach a deal that doctors can support, and that's good for patients, to avoid strikes.

The Prime Minister's threats of removing training places are bad for doctors and bad patients. These threats are not a credible way to end this dispute. We're in talks with government today to reach a deal that doctors can support, and that's good for patients, to avoid strikes.

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The Government needs to put forward a credible offer on pay and on jobs. This is essential not only for resident doctors, but for the stability and future of our NHS.

The Government needs to put forward a credible offer on pay and on jobs. This is essential not only for resident doctors, but for the stability and future of our NHS.

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Thank you to Dr Philippa Whitford for highlighting to Rishi Sunak the need to address doctors' pay erosion and telling him the importance of sitting down and negotiating to avoid strike action.

Thank you to Dr Philippa Whitford for highlighting to Rishi Sunak the need to address doctors' pay erosion and telling him the importance of sitting down and negotiating to avoid strike action.

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“[The GMC] has a duty to keep the distinction separate and the standards separate. Unfortunately we have not persuaded the GMC to do this without court action.” Philip Banfield 💙 speaks about our court case on blurring lines between doctors and PAs.

“[The GMC] has a duty to keep the distinction separate and the standards separate. Unfortunately we have not persuaded the GMC to do this without court action.” Philip Banfield 💙 speaks about our court case on blurring lines between doctors and PAs.

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In our countdown to 2026 we’re running through some of our campaign highlights. The amazing work of our BMA Students has highlighted how being a medical student has now become unaffordable – forcing many to drop out of uni all together.

In our countdown to 2026 we’re running through some of our campaign highlights. The amazing work of our BMA Students has highlighted how being a medical student has now become unaffordable – forcing many to drop out of uni all together.

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Dr Kartik Goyal explains how NHS England’s drive to save money in Cheshire and Merseyside is coming at the cost of patient safety. Doctors are “overwhelmed” and staff morale is at an all-time low, with many left to cover unmanageable patient numbers with staffing cover that does not meet required safe levels. We want to see deficit-support funding for Cheshire and Merseyside immediately restored to ensure we can provide safe and effective patient care.

Dr Kartik Goyal explains how NHS England’s drive to save money in Cheshire and Merseyside is coming at the cost of patient safety. Doctors are “overwhelmed” and staff morale is at an all-time low, with many left to cover unmanageable patient numbers with staffing cover that does not meet required safe levels. We want to see deficit-support funding for Cheshire and Merseyside immediately restored to ensure we can provide safe and effective patient care.

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Today's Covid Inquiry report recounts the pandemic’s truly devastating impact on doctors, and our patients. Watch Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ speak to press this afternoon

Today's Covid Inquiry report recounts the pandemic’s truly devastating impact on doctors, and our patients. Watch Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ speak to press this afternoon

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Here are just some of the 10,000s of doctors who walked out on strike today, making clear that they're willing to stand up for their profession against a totally avoidable jobs and pay crisis created by this Government. These strikes didn't need to happen. Wes Streeting, it's time to listen to these doctors, get back round the table and put together a credible offer.

Here are just some of the 10,000s of doctors who walked out on strike today, making clear that they're willing to stand up for their profession against a totally avoidable jobs and pay crisis created by this Government. These strikes didn't need to happen. Wes Streeting, it's time to listen to these doctors, get back round the table and put together a credible offer.

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