BMA Response to Government's Suggested Pay Rise for Doctors
The British Medical Association (BMA) has criticized the Government's proposed pay rise for doctors in 2026, calling it "indefensible".
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.
Dr Tom Dolphin, BMA council chair, stated that this decision is a "deliberate choice to devalue those who hold the health service together" and a "profound disregard for our doctors and the state of the profession".
The BMA argues that this pay rise, which is below inflation, will lead to more doctors leaving the NHS or the country, ultimately affecting patients.
Author's summary: BMA criticizes Government's proposed 2.5% pay rise for doctors in 2026.