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Majority of junior doctors vote in favour of strike action
As reported by the BBC, approximately 2% of balloted BMA members decided against strikes over pay dispute Over 98% of the 48,000 BMA members involved keep reading
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BMA condemns government’s lack of action regarding pay dispute
As reported by the BBC, the British Medical Association has warned of a three-day strike depending on the Monday voting outcome Professor Philip Banfield of keep reading
Management
How can medical support workers help with GP workloads?
As GP workloads continue to increase, how can medical support workers ease the load? In 2021-22 the NHS provided £15m of national funding to trusts keep reading
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Scottish junior doctor strike ballot gets green light
As reported by the BMA, the BMA’s UK Council has approved the application made by the Scottish Junior Doctor Committee to ballot members for strike keep reading
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GP surgeries to be taken over by health trust
As reported by the BBC, two large GP surgeries in County Down are to be taken over by health authorities after talks failed to find keep reading
Management
The benefits of mentoringÂ
What are the benefits of mentoring, how can you find one, and what skills are required to be a mentor? CREDIT: This is an edited keep reading
Management
How to spot and manage vicarious traumaÂ
How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents and spot the signs of trauma in those who have been involved in caring for others keep reading
Compliance
Six ways to resolve employee complaints  Â
Andrew Kellard shares his advice on handling employee complaints CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on the British Medical Association keep reading
Compliance
Helpful ideas to manage frequent short-term absences in your practiceÂ
Managing short-term absence is essential for GP practices and must be handled with care – James Nolan shares case studies and guidance for your practice keep reading
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Junior doctors to strike if ballot successful
As reported by the BMA, proposed industrial action would take place in March Junior doctors in England are to walk out for 72 hours in keep reading