Our August edition is landing with doctors now. In it, you'll find updates on General Practice and Junior Doctors action, coverage of BMA Cymru Wales's Save Our Surgeries campaign and an interview with Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan. Here's a sneak peek, and you can read it online👀 bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

Doctors leaders are calling for a total ban on the sale of disposable vapes and all flavours apart from tobacco to protect children against the 'growing epidemic' of vaping in the UK.

There is a growing epidemic of vaping in the UK, with use among children and young people increasing from 1.3% to 7.6% in the last decade. Government need to implement key actions to tighten regulations and stem this trend now Read the latest report 👇 bma.org.uk/what-we-do/pop…

The British Medical Association says the government must ban flavoured and disposable vapes to protect children. Prof David Strain from the BMA tells #R4Today the proposed Smoking and Vaping Bill should 'limit the attractiveness' of vapes to young people.

“If you’re stopping smoking you need a tobacco flavoured vape to just transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the colorants or any of the flavourings.” David Strain speaks about our new report on vaping which estimates that around 8% of 11-17 year olds vape.

BMA win in support of disabled doctors 👇 The landmark ruling vindicates our conviction that RCGP policy on exam attempts was unlawful & unfair to disabled trainees. This should serve as a warning to other colleges to treat all trainee doctors fairly. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

Other recommendations include tackling illegal sales of vapes, and tighter restrictions for related nicotine products, such as nicotine pouches. Read the full report: [4/4] bma.org.uk/media/gibk2p2y…

"The PM is right to consider further measures to reduce the preventable harm caused for both smokers themselves and those around them." Read the full response from Dr Penelope Toff: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

News podcast: Linda Bauld and David Strain The BMA on #smoking and #vaping in the UK; Brendan Byrne NASA JPL on Canada's wildfires and climate change; Bill Amos Cambridge University on #mink; Space Boffins on stranded astronauts; and Dana Mackenzie on the #Moon. thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked…

Junior doctors in England, if you have any questions on the pay offer from government then take a look at our support page where we provide answers to members' questions about the new deal. bma.org.uk/jdofferfaqs

‘I think I was made to be the person who stands up against things when they are wrong.’ Philip Banfield 💙 on his two years as The BMA council chair. ♦Industrial action ♦Covid inquiry ♦Long lens intrusion from national media ♦Next priorities thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pay-c…

We are the trade union for doctors and medical students across the UK. Join us today. bma.org.uk/join?utm_sourc…

.The BMA has won holiday pay for a group of GPs who were given the wrong employment status. In the latest in our On the Ground series, hear how the union won this battle for its members ✊ thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pay-c…

All healthcare workers have a right to work in an environment free from abuse. Our bullying and harassment resources are here to help, including a new poster warning patients of the consequences if they choose to be racist when seeking treatment. bma.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

As medical professionals, we know that climate change and air pollution pose a huge risk to the health of our patients.   This important report sets out the urgent actions we need to see from the Government.

🚨🚨 Thank you so much to all who have donated so far! We also thank The BMA for their support in our campaign. We have raised over £100,000 from more than 3000 pledges in our crowdfunding campaign against the GMC. We will need further funds before we can progress the claim to

Removing paid breaks is not a wellbeing initiative, it's a cost-cutting measure MFT NHS   We are amazed that you are trying to impose this change after BMA reps objected. The Junior Doctor Contract you claim to want to mirror mandates paid breaks. Our LNC is on the case.

We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and prejudice and aim to take an anti-discrimination approach to every aspect of our work. Read our new statement on this and how we commit to applying the principles of an anti-racist approach. bma.org.uk/about-us/equal…