The British Medical Association BMA HQ offices, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, England, UK, WC1H 9JP

The British Medical Association (BMA) is a registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council. The association's headquarters are in Tavistock Square, London and it has national offices in Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh, a European office in Brussels and a number of offices in English regions. The BMA has a range of representative and scientific committees and is recognised by National Health Service (NHS) employers alongside the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association as one of two national contract negotiators for doctors. The BMA's stated aim is "to promote the medical and allied sciences, and to maintain the honour and interests of the medical profession" As of October 2022 the BMA had 173, 000 members. It is officially recognised by the British government and by the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration. The BMA shares national bargaining rights with the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA). Members of the BMA have access to employment advice, covering subjects including contract checking, job planning, pay disputes and relationship issues. Members also receive a subscription to The BMJ, and other associated resources.