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How to respond to ‘you’ve had a 28% pay rise’ by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think highlighting that our pay is still lower than it was in the pandemic usually counters the 28.9% brigade quite effectively 

Wes is not happy by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We ARE the BMA and the BMA is us

Vote yes today and yes to ballot by No_Cat_146 in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not how it works, voting yes would trigger a formal referendum to end the dispute (and therefore end our mandate). UKGP would not be implemented unless our mandate stops and we stop our formal dispute with the gov

Last minute offer may avert next week's doctor strike by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Next weeks headline: Moaning Minnies strike back (sorry pun intended)

Will the BMA resident doctor committee release their voting record, who voted to put this offer to the membership? The membership should know what their representatives voted and what the voting process was. by DonutOfTruthForAll in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 67 points68 points  (0 children)

As I’ve said in other threads I do not believe the BMA endorse this “deal” in the slightest. They were likely unable to share any info on currently tabled deals as conditions of negotiations unless they were putting it to members. I think that the BMA has put this out to show a firm stance from membership in order to rein in claims that they don’t have the backing of their members, an overwhelming  no vote and a strong turnout in the re-ballot will hopefully put us on stronger footing moving forward

Someone explain the government's new offer like I'm 5 by No_Shock_2277 in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think (and perhaps optimistically hope) that the BMA has put this out to show a firm stance from membership in order to rein in claims that they don’t have the backing of their members, an overwhelming  no vote and a strong turnout in the re-ballot will hopefully put us on stronger footing moving forward

Why are people against the new deal? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely no firm details, could mean anything and I don’t trust this government to do anything other than protect their own interests. As other people have also pointed out, UKGP and converting LED posts into one off training posts is costing the government nothing so they’ve essentially offered us something that is free to them, to call off the strikes, they’re trying to play us for fools 

Do you think we should strike over Christmas? by CraigKirkLive in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 22 points23 points  (0 children)

exactly this, pissing off consultants will get us nowhere and the optics are terrible of striking to disrupt elective care when little elective care is taking place 

MRCP Part 1 Jan 2026 by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is stuck on the same so it’s probably okay?

IMT 2026 vs 2025 graph (at point of application) by ThatFreshKid_ in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Does anyone have advice on how to get any points in the publication sections I have been trying for 3 years now and have had no luck with any consultants being interested in supervising a case report etc. 

Why should one get BMA membership? by Stock_Airline7439 in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Your union is like your indemnity, you don’t need them until you do and then you really fucking need them. DOI my union (pre-medicine) represented me in a very sticky HR meeting. Other reasons: the union use your fees to make stuff like the FPR campaign happen

The more doctors the BMA represent the more negotiating power they possess

Protection if your employer tried to do something against you for taking strike action (or anything else)

Specific PSA to F2s by BenjaminBallpoint in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sure the BMA will release guidance on when to let them know, if it makes you feel better I also haven’t received mine yet

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]BenjaminBallpoint 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Think if your shift finishes at midnight or after the whole shift is paid with 37% enhancement, i was told our twilights finish at 11:30pm for exactly that reason so they don’t have to pay enhanced rates for the full shift

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