BMA Response to Government's Suggested Pay Rise for Doctors
The British Medical Association (BMA) has responded to the Government's publication of evidence to the doctors' pay review body, criticizing the suggested 2.5% pay rise for doctors in 2026.
"It is frankly indefensible that yet another Government is once again suggesting real-terms pay cut for doctors – an increase of less than 50p per hour* for many newly-qualified doctors."
According to Dr Tom Dolphin, BMA council chair, this decision is a deliberate choice to devalue doctors and the profession, and a calculated decision to let the profession bear the cost of political failure.
- Over a decade of pay erosion
- Spiralling workloads
- NHS in a state of near chaos
This decision may lead to more doctors leaving the NHS or the country, ultimately affecting patients.
Author's summary: BMA criticizes Government's suggested pay rise for doctors.