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BMA Policy

What the BMA is doing on disability equality in medicine, guidance, formal policy motions, and where to find out more. This page provides general information and links to official BMA policy. We do not reproduce BMA policy text.

What the BMA is doing

The BMA is actively working to improve disability equality in medicine through its disability equality guidance, member networks, and formal policy motions at the Annual Representative Meeting.

BMA Annual Representative Meeting 2025

The BMA's ARM passes formal policy motions that shape the BMA's advocacy on behalf of its members. The 2025 ARM included motions related to disability support in medical training. Read the ARM 2025 highlights to understand what the BMA is currently lobbying government and NHS England to change. Read the ARM 2025 highlights ↗