No-deal Brexit would be ‘catastrophic’ for the NHS, warns BMA
A a deal is needed to protect the rights of the EU healthcare workforce in the NHS and to ensure ...
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The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.
Healthcare workers ‘terrified’ of the emerging second peak
The findings come after daily cases in the UK soared to more than 3,500 on Friday.
A&Es fear surge in attendances as pubs and bars reopen
Pub, bars and restaurants reopened today after three months. The British Medical Association (BMA) is urging the public to act ...
Continued use of faulty and out of date PPE ‘a national scandal’, says BMA
Despite previous promises, allegedly faulty and out of date PPE still continues to be distributed.
Face masks must be worn by hospital staff ‘at all times’ from tomorrow
Hospital visitors and outpatients will also be required to wear face coverings.
Face masks should be compulsory for patients visiting GP practices, say staff
Face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission if someone is suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms.
Frontline NHS staff are resorting to self-bought PPE, finds BMA survey
Two thirds of frontline Doctors say they still don’t feel fully protected from COVID-19.
Hancock suggests NHS staff are overusing protective equipment
He said that staff "should use the equipment they clinically need, in line with the guidelines: no more and no ...
Lack of PPE leaves nurses ‘putting themselves, their families, and their patients at risk’
Healthcare unions are continuing to put pressure on the Government over the inadequate provision of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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