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Parliamentary newsletter, January 2008
The latest edition has been sent to Westminster MPs and selected Peers to raise the BMA profile amongst parliamentarians and to promote wider knowledge of BMA policies.
The latest edition of the parliamentary newsletter has been sent to Westminster MPs and Peers ahead of the political party conference season, which commences in mid-September. The aim of the newsletter is to raise the profile of the BMA amongst parliamentarians and to promote wider knowledge of BMA policies.
Parliamentary news, September 2007
The BMA has serious worries about the clauses in the Health and Social Care Bill on the regulation of the medical profession. This brief outlines some of these concerns.
Regulation of the medical profession - Health and Social Care Bill, November 2007The week in Scottish politics, 7 January 2008
A weekly review of what is happening in Scottish politicsScottish Election Party manifestos and candidates
Information on political party manifestos and a list of candidates for each party is provided below. A link to BMA Scotland's comments on the manifesto is also provided where available.Written report of BMA Scotland hustings, April 2007
In the run up to the Scottish Parliament Elections, the BMA in Scotland hosted a health hustings at its Edinburgh offices on March 20. This event gave BMA members the opportunity to hear the health policies being put forward by the main political parties and to take part in an open debate.Health Policy debate - 9 August 2006
This issue of the Health Policy debate looks at the four challenges for the new NHS chief executive.Health Policy Debate, 14 June 2006
This issue of the Health policy debate focuses on the direction of health policy, with the government pressing the case for radical reformHealth Policy debate, 22 May 2006
This issue of the health policy debate focuses on political ructions forcing a debate on how reform should proceed.Health Policy in the Media, week ending 28 March 2006
This issue of the Health Policy Debate concentrates on the political economy of system reformHealth policy in the media week ending 6 December 2005
Health policy debate including sections on the politics of reform, the financial drivers of system reformHealth policy in the media, week ending 15 November 2005
Includes items on politics, performance, incentives, plurality and public and patient involvement for the week ending 15 November 2005Health policy in the media, week ending 6 November 2005
In this issue of the health policy debate, debate from the last fortnight is given prominence, while that from preceding weeks is briefly summarised where it is necessary.Health policy in the media week ending 26 September 2005
Different perspectives on plurality and financial difficulties in NHS trusts have dominated debate in September and set the context for a common focus on public sector reform at the party conferences.GP Chairman Dr Hamish Meldrum's speech to the LMC conference 2007
In a fighting speech to the conference, Dr Hamish Meldrum sends a warning message to the incoming Prime Minister. Unless Gordon Brown clears the obstacles out of the way, the government’s flagship NHS policy of cutting patient waiting times to 18 weeks will fail.Health policy in the media week ending 31 August 2005
This summary concentrates on health economics and associated debate over the summer. It focuses on two issues: the financial difficulties facing the NHS and debate around the incentive framework being set in place. Some interesting questions are being asked: how can collaborative working be incentivised in a competitive structure and what is the best way to manage a separation of provision and commissioning in primary care.Hospital doctors - junior doctors' hours
Facts and figures about the long hours worked by junior doctors, including progress in the steps being taken to reduce the hours workedHealth policy in the media week ending 17 July 2005
Includes items on workforce, patient choice, plurality, incentives, service & organisational development for the week ending 17 July 2005Health policy in the media week ending 15 June 2005
A summary of health policy issues appearing in the media during the week ending 15 June 2005Health policy in the media - May 2005
The key issue this month has been the direction of health policy reform and the key questions: how far will the government go in involving the private sector and what is their long term view of private involvement in healthcare? Toward the end of the month, we began to get a glimpse of the answer. It seems the government is going all out to create a long-term market for health.Health policy in the media week ending 30 April 2005
Health Policy in the media during the weeks leading up to the general election.Pre-election guidance - political neutrality and public statements
Guidance on the laws which apply in the run up to an election and how they relate to organisations such as the BMA - an organisation which is free of party political allegiances.Health policy in the media week ending 15 April 2005
A summary of health policy issues appearing in the media during the week ending 15 April 2005Health policy in the media week ending 14 March 2005
This issue of Health Policy Debate (HPD) is longer than usual because the amount of political coverage sparked by the case of Mrs Dixon. For the next few months politics will be added to the list of topics ordinarily covered by HPDHealth policy in the media week ending 28 February 2005
A summary of health policy issues appearing in the media 15 to 28 February 2005Health policy in the media week ending 14 February 2005
Includes items on workforce, patient choice, plurality, incentives, service & organisational development for the week ending 14 February 2005Health policy in the media, January 2005
The HPERU health policy debate concentrating on the following areas: (a) professionalism; (b) standards and assessment; (c) incentives; (d) plurality; (e) debate around models of clinical and organisational management.A new horizon. National Conference for GPs To Be, 12 - 13 July 2007
The National Conference for GPs will take place on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 July 2007 at the Renaissance Solihull Hotel, Solihull.Speech by the Chairman of the Central Consultants and Specialists Committee
The keynote speech by Dr Jonathan Fielden to the 2007 Conference, in which he says that doctors are angry, have lost confidence in the Government, and morale is at an all time low.EuroBrief 1, January 2007
Includes: BMA Northern Ireland holds European Parliament reception, Final BMA response to the healthcare services consultation, Recognition of professional qualifications - legal proceedings launched, Organ donation and transplation: consultation results, European medicines database launched, More action needed on road safety, Funding for health projects under new FP7 programme, Bid to boost consumption of fruit and vegetablesEuroBrief 12, December 2006
Includes: Consultation: Implementation of EU Health Strategy, Green Paper on labour law and working time, Council of Ministers meeting - political conclusions, Access to medicines in developing countries, Priorities of the German EU Presidency, REACH - chemicals legislation, Financing sustainable health care in EuropeArmed Forces Conference 2007
The BMA’s Armed Forces Committee is holding its annual conference on Thursday 31 May 2007 at BMA House, LondonBMA Business Support - Knowledge Sharing and Networking Seminar, 28 November 2007 and 4 December 2007
The British Medical Association is organising seminar entitled 'BMA Business Support - Knowledge Sharing and Networking Seminar' which will take place at the Crowne Plaza, Leeds on Wednesday 28 November and repeats again at the Holiday Inn, Guildford on Tuesday 4 December 2007.Central Consultants and Specialists newsletter, April 2007
This newsletter covers modernising medical careers, CATS/ICATS, referral management guidance, the regulation white paper, the National Audit Office report on the consultant contract, the 2007 DDRB award, external duties, clinical excellence awards, conflicts of intertest, the seminar for local consultant representatives and the consultants conference.Clinical and Medical Directors subcommittee update, Spring 2007
Letter from the Chairman of the Clinical and Medical Directors Subcommittee, Dr David Scott, to all medical managers in the United Kingdom. In the letter he updates medical managers on the NHS Institute's Enhancing Engagement in Medical Leadership project, the support BMA regional services can offer medical managers, the proposed Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support (CATS) services in North West England and SPAs in the consultant contract.Conference of Medical Academic Representatives 2007
The Conference of Medical Academic Representatives 2007 will take place on Tuesday 13 March at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London.Conference of Medical Academic Representatives 2008
Friday 16 May 2008 at BMA House, Tavistock Square, LondonConsultants conference 2007: Adapting to change
Details of the conference, the agenda and webcasts of the morning and afternoon sessions.EuroBrief 11, November 2006
Includes: Consultation: Health care services, No agreement on Working Time, EU strategy to reduce alcohol related harm, European Qualification Framework, Ageing European population and health care impacts, Diet and nutrition, Consultation: Ethics in clinical trials on childrenFlexible Training Forum, 12 March 2007
The Flexible Training Forum 2007 will take place on Monday 12 March at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London.Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, Second reading, House of Commons
Briefing paper, April 2008, on the BMA’s view on issues raised in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill: embryonic stem cell research, embryo testing and access to licensed treatment, usually referred to as ‘welfare of the child’.Junior doctors conference 2007
The agenda and timetable for the conference held on 28 April 2007 plus webcasts of the morning and afternoon sessions.
Sanitation has been voted the greatest medical milestone since 1840. Over the last 10 days, more than 11,000 people from around the world have voted in the BMJ’s poll to find the greatest medical breakthrough since the journal began.
Medical milestones - BMJ poll results
The latest edition of the Parliamentary newsletter which aims to raise the profile of the BMA amongst parliamentarians and to promote wider knowledge of BMA policies. Issues covered include a message from the Chairman of Council, Modernising Medical Careers and the BMA's campaign - caring for the NHS.
Parliamentary newsletter, March 2007Report of the Conference of Medical Academic Representatives - A brighter future for academic medicine?
The annual Conference of Medical Academic Representatives was held on Tuesday 13 March at BMA House, London. The conference took on a different format this year with the keynote speakers introducing topics and delegates actively contributing to policy development in informal break out groups. The following is a summary of the meeting.Staff and Associate Specialists Committee Special Conference, 1 December 2007
A one-day conference held in London to look at the next steps in the stalled contract negotiations.Staff and Associate Specialists Conference 2007
Timetable and agenda for the conference held on 13 June 2007 in London.