BMA
Resident doctors accept 4% pay increase in Northern Ireland
After multiple strikes last year, resident doctors in the BMA announced the decision on Monday.
Hospital consultant warns ‘disaster’ looming for struggling health service if flu levels continue to escalate
Dr David Farren, chair of the BMA’s Northern Ireland Consultants Committee, said winter pressures were getting worse every year.
Specialist doctors in Northern Ireland accept pay offer
SAS doctors accepted an up to 7.1% increase, calling it a ‘credible step towards pay restoration’.
North’s GP funding crisis must be resolved or patients will lose out, conference told
The NI Local Medical Conference was held in Belfast on Saturday
Health workers ‘angry’ after pay offer
The British Medical Association says anger among doctors is ‘unprecedented’
Health service braces itself for ‘very difficult’ winter period
Patients in Northern Ireland are being urged to ease winter hospital pressures through vaccinations, using pharmacies for sore throats and a phone-first service.
Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor
Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, was speaking to a Scottish Parliament committee.
Charities should follow Cass Review recommendations, says watchdog
There are lessons for other charities working with gender-questioning young people, the chairman of the Charity Commission said.
Wes Streeting calling for end to action by GPs warning it will ‘punish patients’
GP members of the British Medical Association voted in favour of collective action in August.
UK’s GP body votes to oppose use of physician associates in surgeries
The governing council of the Royal College of GPs voted 61% in favour of opposing their role, citing patient safety grounds.