Royal College Minutes Reveal Privileged Access to Leng Review – UMAPs Was Shut Out 

by UMAPs Ltd | Mar 25, 2026 | UMAPs News & Updates, Leng Review, Press Release

Official minutes from multiple Royal Colleges appear to show that organisations opposed to the physician associate role were given ongoing, privileged access to the Leng Review process, including advance sight of potential recommendations and weekly reports...

Major Victory: NHS Resolution Confirms Full Indemnity Protection for PAs and AAs

by UMAPs Ltd | Dec 9, 2025 | UMAPs News & Updates, Leng Review

In a significant win for our members and the entire Medical Associate profession, NHS Resolution has provided unequivocal written confirmation that Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates remain fully indemnified under NHS schemes – with no strings attached. A...

Quarter of Physician Associates felt ‘better off dead’ after Leng Review

by UMAPs Ltd | Sep 15, 2025 | Leng Review, Press Release

The following content discusses suicide, self-harm, bullying, and severe mental health impacts. It contains first-hand accounts from Physician Associates describing suicidal thoughts, experiences of harassment, and significant psychological distress. Reader discretion...

Statement on NHS Injunction: The Fight Goes On

by UMAPs Ltd | Aug 15, 2025 | Leng Review, UMAPs News & Updates

Friday’s hearing in the High Court – though it did not result in injunctive relief – was nonetheless incredibly positive for medical associates.   These proceedings further clarified that it is up to individual NHS employers to decide whether and how to...

UMAPs Celebrates First Legal Win 

by UMAPs Ltd | Jul 31, 2025 | Leng Review, UMAPs News & Updates

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...