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UMAPs Trade Union – Statement on our application for a Certificate of Independence
United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union (UMAPs) are delighted to announce that today, 29th April 2025, we received our official Certificate of Independence as a Trade Union. The certificate grants us the status of an independent trade union ‘within...
UMAPs Response to the GMC Supervision Guidance Document
United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union welcomes the publication of the General Medical Council’s guidance document relating to the supervision of Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates in clinical practice. The GMC guidance document clearly...
UMAPs Response to the High Court Ruling – BMA vs. GMC
The United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union welcomes the High Court’s ruling in the case brought by the British Medical Association (BMA) against the General Medical Council (GMC). The High Court judgement upholds that the GMC acted lawfully in...
UMAPs & CMAPs Submits Landmark Evidence to Leng Review, Calls Out BMA for Misleading Narrative on MAPs
United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) & The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) has formally submitted a comprehensive body of evidence to the Leng Review, presenting an authoritative account of the contribution, safety, and governance...
UMAPs Legal Action Update
UMAPs Takes Legal Action Against Organisations Producing Discriminatory Policies Impacting Physician Associates United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has launched legal action in response to the systemic targeting of Medical Associate Professionals...
A Historic Milestone: Celebrating GMC Regulation of Medical Associate Professions
Today marks a truly historic milestone for our professions. With the regulation of Medical Associate Professions by the General Medical Council, we are stepping into a new era - one that recognises the vital contributions that MAPs have made to healthcare over the...
UMAPs Successfully Forms Trade Union to Represent Medical Associate Professionals
The United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) is proud to announce the successful formation of its trade union, marking a historic moment for the Medical Associate Professions (MAPs). At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on Sunday, 1st December 2024, Founding...
URGENT: Notice on Potential Legal Action Against the RCGP
Dear Member, Donation Link: https://donate.stripe.com/28o164crl9Fg4SI5kk I am writing to you as the Chief Executive of UMAPs Ltd, which currently hosts the forming trade union, United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs), and the College of Medical Associate...
Request for Review and Clarification of the RCGP’s Scope of Practice Guidance on Physician Associates in Primary Care
Dear RCGP Council & Trustees, We write on behalf of United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) to address critical concerns regarding the RCGP’s recent guidance on the scope of practice for Physician Associates (PAs) in primary care. This guidance has...
Response to Royal College of Anaesthetists’ Proposal Regarding Anaesthesia Associates
Announcement: An edit has been made to clarify the position of Dr Richard Marks during his podcast interview. Whilst we retain our original opinion we have, in good faith directly quoted him for accuracy. Dear...
UMAPs Response to the RCGPs Change in Position on Physician Associates in General Practice (1), Released 20th September 2024
On 20th September 2024, UMAPs was informed that the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Council voted 61% in favour of opposing the role of Physician Associates (PAs) in general practice. UMAPs acknowledges the concerns raised by RCGP members regarding...
An Alarming Crisis Unveiled: Physician Associate and Anaesthesia Associate Students Facing Severe Bullying and Mental Health Impact
A recent preliminary survey by United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has revealed a severe mental health crisis among Physician Associate (PA) and Anaesthesia Associate (AA) students. The findings highlight a disturbing trend of bullying within the NHS,...
