For BMA Sessional GP Committee
General practice is at a turning point. The opportunity to renegotiate a new, substantive GP contract for the first time in over 20 years could bring huge changes for the better.
We need the right people in the right places to fight for that change.
Sessional GPs should be a valued, thriving part of the primary care workforce.
Instead we face underemployment. Newly qualified GPs delaying the end to their training to avoid the desertification of the GP job market. Shrinking salaries for work that is hard to find.
As a political commentator on the NHS under previous governments I have never been afraid to speak truth to power. As a GPCE and GPCUK representative for Doctors in Unite, I understand what BMA committees can achieve when we have a constructive goal in mind.
At this crucial time, I am seeking election to the BMA Sessional GP Committee to do exactly this – focus unwaveringly on delivering a new substantive GP contract that puts sessional GPs front and centre.
If you offer me your support I will work tirelessly to deliver a new deal for salaried, locum, and out-of-hours GPs that recognises the irreplaceable contribution we make to the NHS.
You can read about my other work for Doctors in Unite, and a selection of my previous journalism, here.
Voting takes place from midday on March 24th until midday on April 22nd 2025.
BMA and non-BMA salaried, locum, or retainer GPs can vote.
Non BMA members will still need a BMA web account to access the election. You may already have one if you have registered for one for LMC conference or if you have previously been a BMA member.
If you think you have an account but are not sure please email elections@bma.org.uk with your GMC number.
You can check your eligibility, and vote online, here.
