The June 2026 pay deal for resident doctors is starting to come into effect - on top of the DDRB uplift, the nodal point uplifts in the deal will apply from this month, meaning most resident doctors should also receive a lump sum of back pay.
We know pay errors happen too often though, which is why it’s always important to check your pay. Make sure you’re getting the right pay by using our Pay checker tool: bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts…
ALT Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. Text reads: “Is your pay right this month? Most resident doctors in England should see a lump sum of back pay in their payslip this month. Check it now.” An illustration of a payslip is shown with a magnifying glass containing a large question mark, alongside a right-pointing arrow icon. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”.
ALT Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. Text reads: “Use the BMA Pay checker tool when you receive your September payslip. It couldn’t be easier. Just enter your rota, work schedule and a few other details.” An illustration shows a hand holding a smartphone displaying a verified payment symbol, alongside the words “Pay checker”. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”, and a right-pointing arrow icon appears in the bottom-right corner.
ALT Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. A large quotation reads: “I assumed my pay was correct until I used the BMA Pay checker. It quickly revealed significant underpayments across two rotations totalling £3,600. It was easy to use, and with BMA support, I was reimbursed in full. I strongly encourage all doctors to make use of it!” The quote is attributed to “Laura, resident doctor”. A quotation mark icon appears above the text. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”, and a right-pointing arrow icon appears in the bottom-right corner.
ALT Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. Text reads: “If your pay is wrong, you may not be the only one. Pay errors in your workplace may be affecting more than just you. A wrong nodal point or a missed enhancement can hit everyone on the same rota. If you notice an issue with your pay, make sure to share Pay checker with your colleagues.” The BMA logo appears at the bottom of the graphic. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”.
📽️ NEW VIDEO for Consultants in🏴
Hear why your ballot is about both working lives AND pay from SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski.
The vote opens on Oct 26. If you are not a member, join to have your say. And if you are part of the BMA, check your details to ensure we can reach you.
Your family doctor is expected to provide appointments, treatment, prevention, and ongoing care all for as little as 36p a day.
General practice is being stretched to breaking point.
Sign the new petition and help protect your family GP 👉 bma.doctor/saveGPs
“We’ve had pledges from the Government that they will fix the ‘corridor care’ crisis in our hospitals, and research like this shows the urgency needed to make this happen, illustrating the devastating impact on patients each day it is allowed to continue.” @DLGDen responds to new research on A&E overcrowding.
ALT An image of an article in The Mirror newspaper, on research showing that A&E overcrowding is risking patient lives. The BMA headline says: "So-called 'corridor care' in our hospitals is harming patients, and must be stopped."
Following written confirmation from Government, we’re entering formal talks and temporarily pausing further escalation of collective action. Our focus remains a better contract, increased core funding, and tackling unsafe workload pressures in GP.
bma.org.uk/GPcontract
If you're a doctor, it's time to show your support for proposed regulations on vaping.
Take ten minutes to respond to the Government's consultation, using this simple guide from @ashorguk: ash.org.uk/campaigns/the-tob…
ALT It's time to act on youth vaping
The Government is consulting on stronger regulations, but industry is lobbying against the measures.
We need doctors to show support for the new powers. Respond to the consultation today.
Doctors’ London Weighting hasn’t moved in over 20 years.
Whilst everything from rent, to travel, to childcare has gone through the roof.
Doctors in the capital deserve an allowance that reflects the London we live in today.
Join the campaign here👇🏼
activism.bma.org.uk/page/199…
Concerns have been raised across the medical profession about unhelpful and inappropriate blurring of the distinction between doctors and non-medically qualified staff.
Our new report details safety concerns we have received relating to advanced practitioners.
You can read the full report on our website bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/all…
After a clear majority of consultants voted for strike action in July, we are finally getting round the table for talks with Government. Talks are going well but we still need to see more movement on some key issues. All our concerns need to addresses to avoid industrial action.
Revealed: the unsafe doctor substitutions putting patients at risk.
We need NHS leadership to wake up. Hospitals knowingly using doctor substitutes, following years of shambolic workforce planning by successive governments, is a serious threat to patient safety.
We are calling for a prohibition on the use of non-doctors on doctors’ rotas and an urgent review of advanced practitioners’ scopes of practice.
Only doctors should be able to carry out work that requires a doctor’s unique training, skills and expertise.
Read the full story: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/article…
‘A real threat to patient safety.’
As @TheBMA releases a report cataloguing hundreds of doctors’ concerns about the use of advanced practitioner (AP) staff, association chair @thomasdolphin calls on NHS leaders to wake up and take action. 🧵[1/6]
thedoctor.bma.org.uk/article…
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Join our FREE webinar for BMA members and learn tips for finding evidence-based results in Medline & Embase.
📅 23 Sept, 5 - 6pm
👉Sign up: bma.org.uk/events/searching-…
An online memorial wall for health and care workers who have died by suicide has been launched by NHS Practitioner Health.
Since 2011 more than 2500 healthcare workers in the UK have died by suicide, an average of four a week
bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026…
🚨🏴SAS docs - your committee has voted to ballot on industrial action over working conditions and pay.
When the ballot opens on Oct 26, vote yes to get the Scot Gov back to the table and into meaningful talks.
📽️Hear from your committee Chair, Dr Sine Steele here:
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🗓️ BALLOT DATES for consultants in 🏴
The vote on industrial action will take place between Oct 26 and Dec 7.
Only members are able to vote - so join the BMA to have your say and demand better working lives. Read more from SCC chair Dr Joanna Bredski:
bmascotland.home.blog/2026/0…
This is the Government's opportunity to reset relations with GPs. We need a confirmed roadmap for: > £50 per patient increase in core practice funding
> Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients.
bma.org.uk/gpcontract