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Attracted to other shores

Many final- and penultimate-year students in Northern Ireland are considering starting their careers elsewhere, a survey shows. Jennifer Trueland talks to them about their disillusionment with the healthcare system and their motivation for leaving their country behind

By Jennifer Trueland 21.05.25

Join the BMA EDI group

Contribute to equality, diversity and inclusion at the association

By Tim Tonkin 21.05.25

GPs furious with GMS contract imposition

Health minister claims cupboard is bare at end of pay negotiations

By Jennifer Trueland 20.05.25

Sensory overload – making the NHS more accessible for autistic patients

A medical environment can be overwhelming for any patient, but to those who are neurodivergent, the sensory challenges involved can be enough to put them off obtaining the healthcare they need. Doctors tell Tim Tonkin how an accreditation scheme has made their working environments more accessible

By Tim Tonkin 20.05.25

Closure of specialist GP practice ignored risks to patients

Health leaders who failed to carry out impact assessments and proper consultation ordered to review processes and adjust services for homeless patients

By Peter Blackburn 08.05.25

Redefining health

A GP wants to change the way her colleagues and patients think about health – and many say they have already benefited from the new approach. Jennifer Trueland reports

By Jennifer Trueland 06.05.25

BMA announces strike ballot on pay for resident doctors

Government fails to commit to pay restoration forcing doctors leaders to take further industrial action

By Tim Tonkin 02.05.25

BMA describes GMC’s attitude to patient safety as ‘indifferent’

Regulator’s approval of PA and AA training courses lambasted by doctors leaders

By Tim Tonkin 30.04.25