BMA GP opinion survey
A survey of 18,757 GPs by the British Medical Association (BMA) has found that seven out of 10 GPs fear a conflict of interest under the Government’s NHS reforms. In response, a Department of Health...
View ArticleNew institute to help narrow the health gap
A new UCL (University College London) Institute that aims to reduce health inequalities through action on the social determinants was launched today by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Professor...
View ArticleGovernment reaction to BMA’s decision to stage industrial action over NHS...
The British Medical Association has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 21 June over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme. Secretary of State Andrew Lansley said: “The public will not...
View ArticleDoctors’ contracts fit for the 21st century
The Government has today published two independent reports about doctors’ contracts. The reports commissioned by the Government highlight the need to change doctors’ current contracts, both for...
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