The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. The BMA represents, supports and negotiates on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. They are member-run and led, fighting for the best terms and conditions as well as lobbying and campaigning on the issues impacting the medical profession.
The BMA are currently running a campaign in support of GP surgeries across the UK and they are trying to support the NHS to receive more funding so we and GP surgeries across the UK can train and hire more GPs, deliver the services you require and make it easier for you and your loved ones to get appointments to see your GP and practice team. Click here to see information posters provided by the BMA
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How can you support your family doctor?
Talk to any election candidate who you come across
When candidates from the political parties come knocking on your door, ask them what they will do to save general practice. What will they do so you can see a GP in a modern local surgery?
Your local practice should have a patient participation group (PPG), which you could join to support the practice and influence the way they deliver local services.
Ask your surgery receptionist for further information about the existing group or details on how you might start one up.
