Hours of work
This summary document contains details of current proposals to amend aspects of the Directive, and the BMA's policy on each.
BMA policy on the EWTD and EU proposals to amend the DirectiveThe final countdown to the European Working Time Directive
The rush to reband training posts by employers explained. This guide from the BMA junior doctors committee contains everything you need to work out which band your post should be in, how your rota should (and should not) be regulated and what to do if it goes wrong.Survey of junior doctor working arrangements and the European Working Time Directive
Results of research undertaken in February 2008 by the BMA Junior Doctors Committee to ensure that members’ views are represented in future campaigns on changes to working hours and to provide members with an opportunity to influence BMA policy on a vital issue for junior doctors.BMA surveys of members’ views on the European Working Time Directive
A summary of the findings of the two surveys undertaken to find out members' views on the European Working Time Directive and the effect on junior doctors' hours and training.Survey of members views on the European Working Time Directive - Final report, February 2008
The BMA Working Group on EWTD undertook research to ensure that members’ views are represented in future campaigns on changes to working hours and to provide members with an opportunity to influence BMA policy on a vital issue for junior doctors.EWTD guidance for consultants
Comprehensive new guidance for consultants on the European Working Time Directive which includes sections on definitions of work, derogations from the Directive and compensatory rest.European Working Time Directive: Background
Background information from the International department of the BMA about the European Working Time Directive, produced in November 2007.BMA response to the European Commission Green Paper on Labour Law, February 2007
The BMA is of the view that the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) is essential health and safety legislation and is necessary to protect both doctors and patients. Better rested doctors provide better patient care and the ability of doctors to learn is vastly improved when they are well rested.The working time directive, UK legislation and the SiMAP and Jaeger Judgements, April 2004
Links to the EWTD, UK legislation and the SiMAP and Jaeger JudgementsTime's up - guidance for junior doctors on the EWTD, June 2004
Guidance to junior doctors about the European Working Time Directive that includes a summary of the rules, solutions to problems caused by the EWTD and possible courses of action for junior doctors adversely or unfairly affected by the changes to the law.
'Be safe: be rested', June 2008
- If you are on call or working a partial shift tonight then your employer must provide you with an on-call room. Where are you sleeping tonight? Download a campaign poster
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