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For GP, life peer and former BMA president David Pitt, health and politics were inextricably linked. As part of Black History Month, Tim Tonkin looks back at the legacy of a physician and political an...

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 7d

✍️'His time in Edinburgh, in particular his experience of the poverty and deprivation that ran rampant in parts of the city during the...1930s, left a powerful and lasting impression upon him'

Read this fascinating lookback at the life of Dr David Pitt 👇

#BlackHistoryMonth

The BMA @bma.org.uk · 7d

Former BMA President, Dr David Pitt was a tireless advocate for the NHS, social justice and equitable healthcare.

Read more about his stellar legacy, shaped by his experiences as a GP, politician and civil rights leader in The Doctor: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

A champion of equality

thedoctor.bma.org.uk

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 8d

✍️'Supporting our colleagues who are at risk of burnout has never been more important'

SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski writes in @bmj.com on how doctors can support colleagues who are struggling ⬇️

Elisabeth Mahase @emahase.bsky.social · 9d

Careers clinic: I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do?

Read all the advice: www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 9d

📣Consultant & SAS doctors in Scotland

⏰Time is running out to complete our survey - it will take just 5 mins to have your say on:

➡️ Work-life balance
➡️ Wellbeing & morale
➡️ Plans to continue working in NHS
➡️ Safety of NHS services

Link 👇

www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMAScotlan...

BMA Scotland Consultant and SAS doctor wellbeing survey 2025

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BMA Scotland Consultant and SAS doctor wellbeing survey 2025

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 9d

📣ICYMI 📰

BMA Scotland chair @driainkennedy.bsky.social spoke to
@neilmackay.bsky.social for an in-depth look at the issues facing the NHS 👇

Full story here (paywall💷)
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2550016...

The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 10d

Scots BMA chief issues bleak prognosis 👉 www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 REMINDER - New wellbeing survey

Consultant & SAS doctors in Scotland - we need your views on issues such as work-life balance, the safety of NHS services & your morale.

Please take 5mins to fill in our survey if you can 👇

www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMAScotlan...

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 19d

📣 Calling SAS doctors in Scotland

We’re looking for your help to guide our priorities for the next year with a new survey on wellbeing

Link in this blog from SSASC chair Dr Sine Steele, along with updates on progress to Specialists, pay & job planning 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/19/h...

Have your say on our priorities: Update for SAS doctors in Scotland

This has been a busy summer as usual for the BMA and your SAS representatives, so with the committee due to meet in early October, I wanted to get in touch with some important updates. We have been…

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 19d

❗NEW: Consultants in Scotland

Read the new blog from SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski for updates on:

➡️The end of 9:1 contracts
➡️Pay
➡️And why we need you to complete our latest wellbeing survey

Link 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/19/s...

Join the BMA Scottish Race Equality Forum

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 20d

📣 NEW BLOG

‘We want to create workplaces & learning environments where ethnic minority doctors and students are empowered to speak up and to be heard’

@sajidfarid.bsky.social on the BMA's Scottish Race Equality Forum

Read more & find out how to be involved 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/17/j...

As I complete my time as Chair of the Scottish Race Equality Forum, I want to share both a reflection and an invitation. SREF has always been more than a committee. It was created by BMA Scotland i…

Spreading the word on our fight for full funding restoration

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 26d

📣NEW BLOG

‘An opportunity not only to keep GPs informed of ongoing negotiations with the Scottish Government but, crucially, to hear their lived experiences from the front line’

SGPC deputy chair Dr Chris Black looks back at the recent GP roadshows 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/12/s...

This summer, your BMA Scotland GP leadership team took to the road with a series of events designed to put the future of general practice at the centre of conversation with colleagues across Scotla…

How can doctors help the NHS achieve its Net Zero targets?

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · 29d

⏰Survey closing soon 🚨

Please take a moment if you can to share your views on NHS sustainability 🌍

Find out more 👇

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

At the BMA we support the aims of the NHS to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions as soon as possible 🌍

We'd like to hear from doctors about how different sustainability initiatives are being implemented in the workplace.

Please share your views in our short survey 👇
www.research.net/r/NZbluesky

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.research.net

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 29

There’s also an explainer of the issues around PA/AA roles which @bmascotland.bsky.social has been highlighting in @heraldscotland.bsky.social today

👇 (💷 paywall)

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542382...

Are medical associates putting patients at risk in Scotland?

Here's what you need to know about medical associates and why doctors in Scotland are worried their current deployment could put patients at risk.

www.heraldscotland.com

BMA accuse Scottish Government of 'abdication of leadership' over medical associates

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰 Today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social also has coverage of the concerns raised by @driainkennedy.bsky.social in the blog.

Link here 👇 (💷 paywall)

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542360...

BMA Scotland has said the current deployment of Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates in NHS Scotland risks patient safety as they accuse…

www.heraldscotland.com

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢 NEW BLOG

‘The Scottish Government must act now to ensure the risks associated with these roles are finally properly mitigated’

Chair @driainkennedy.bsky.social raises concerns over delays in taking action following the Leng Review on PAs/AA roles

Read 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/08/29/p...

BMA Scotland summer roadshows for GPs: find out the dispute latest and help shape the campaign for full funding restoration

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

❗Reminder for GPs in Scotland

There’s still time to sign up for one of our GP summer roadshows taking place in Inverness, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Full details 👇

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bmascotland.home.blog/2025/08/04/b...

The weather has been very variable this summer, much like the fortunes of general practice over the years. Hopefully you are managing to squeeze in some holiday and rest, given the ongoing and rele…

Lunchtime Live - 26/08/2025 - BBC Sounds

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

📻 You can also hear @drimchairsgpc.bsky.social discussing the figures in more detail on BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live programme.

👇 Listen back from around 1:05:20

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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.

www.bbc.co.uk

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

🗣️“These figures should do very little to reassure anyone that the crisis in general practice is anywhere near being fixed”

SGPC chair @drimchairsgpc.bsky.social comments on the latest GP workforce data published today

Read the full response 👇👇

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www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

Response to General Practice Workforce Survey - BMA media centre - BMA

Press release from BMA Scotland 

www.bma.org.uk

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

At the BMA we support the aims of the NHS to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions as soon as possible 🌍

We'd like to hear from doctors about how different sustainability initiatives are being implemented in the workplace.

Please share your views in our short survey 👇
www.research.net/r/NZbluesky

How can doctors help the NHS achieve its Net Zero targets?

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.research.net

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our face to face summer roadshows for GPs will be taking place in:

📍Edinburgh
📍Inverness
📍Glasgow
📍Dundee
📍Aberdeen

Registration is straightforward & you can sign up here
👇

events.bma.org.uk/QuickEventWe...

Event Info Site

events.bma.org.uk

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣NEW: GP SUMMER ROADSHOWS

We’re holding a series of events across Scotland for GPs
Come along to:

➡️Meet with SGPC leadership
➡️Find out dispute latest
➡️Help shape the campaign for full funding restoration

Find out the full details here 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/08/04/b...

BMA Scotland summer roadshows for GPs: find out the dispute latest and help shape the campaign for full funding restoration

The weather has been very variable this summer, much like the fortunes of general practice over the years. Hopefully you are managing to squeeze in some holiday and rest, given the ongoing and rele…

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎙️The latest episode of The Doctor podcast is out now, featuring doctors in Scotland discussing the joys and challenges of working in remote and rural areas

Listen and download here 👇

The BMA @bma.org.uk · Jul 23

The latest episode of The Doctor podcast is here.

Doctors working in rural and remote areas, discuss the challenges and the joys they face – and why this needs to be recognised as a new specialty.

thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/pod...

Pension update for doctors in Scotland: Findings and next steps

Reposted by BMA Scotland

The BMA @bma.org.uk · Jul 24

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kenneth Calman, a former President of the BMA and a highly respected doctor and academic.
The BMA extends our heartfelt condolences to his family at this time.

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BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

📢ICYMI: Catch-up on the latest pensions update in this blog, which includes deadline reminders for this month 👇

BMA Scotland @bmascotland.bsky.social · Jul 10

❗NEW: PENSIONS BLOG

Find out the latest on:

➡️Results from the pensions feedback portal

➡️Response from Minister for Public Finance

➡️Upcoming deadline reminders

Read all the details from Dr Alan Robertson here 👇

bmascotland.home.blog/2025/07/10/p...

It has been two months since my last pensions update in which we opened a pensions feedback portal, and we have been blown away by the response. We received over a hundred replies withi…