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Physician Associates seek injunction against NHS England to halt Leng Review changes
The union which represents medical associates is seeking a High Court order to stop NHS England from pushing through changes to the job roles of Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) is looking to...
UMAPs Celebrates First Legal Win
We know that our members, and especially those of you who have generously contributed to our legal fund, are keen to see your donations in action. Today, UMAPs celebrated our first legal victory, and we wanted to keep you all updated on the progress...
From the Post Office ‘Horizon’ Scandal to the British Medical Establishment – Patrick Green KC takes on his latest David vs. Goliath Case
The Post Office 'Horizon' IT case was arguably one of the biggest scandals to rock the UK in modern history. Innocent people lost their freedom, their livelihoods, and their reputations, finding themselves at odds with one of the oldest, most established organisations...
UMAPs seeks judicial review against Wes Streeting and NHS England over Leng Review
United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has sent pre-action letters to Health Secretary Wes Streeting and NHS England notifying them of an intended judicial review claim. The union is urging the Government to reconsider its decision to implement the...
Preliminary Advice for members on employment arrangements following the Leng Review and related NHS guidance
We’ve published updated our advice. Please visit our new page here for the latest guidance. We understand there is a lot of uncertainty for MAPs and employers on how to proceed following the release of the Leng Review, its recommendations and the subsequent letter...
UMAPs Statement on the targeting and abuse of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)
For the past two years, Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) have been the targets of a malicious, coordinated campaign of attack from the BMA and DoctorsVote. We have weathered a torrent of online abuse, bullying in the workplace, and been the...
UMAPs & CMAPs Joint Statement on the GMC Accreditation of PA & AA Programmes
The College of Medical Associate Professionals and United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all the universities who have now received accreditation for their PA and AA programmes from the General Medical...
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...
