Our Principles

The BMA is against the increasing commercialisation of patient care. We want to see the NHS restored as a public service working co-operatively for patients, not a market of commercial businesses competing with each other. That’s why we’re campaigning for an NHS which:

Provides high quality, comprehensive healthcare for all, free at the point of use
Is publicly funded through central taxes, publicly provided and publicly accountable
Significantly reduces commercial involvement
Uses public money for quality healthcare, not profits for shareholders
Cares for patients through co-operation, not competition
Is led by medical professionals working in partnership with patients and the public
Seeks value for money but puts the care of patients before financial targets
Is fully committed to training future generations of medical professionals

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