UMAPs files notice renewing claim for permission to proceed in Leng Review judicial review
UMAPs has filed notice confirming its intention to renew its application for permission to proceed with its judicial review challenging the making and adoption of the Leng Review recommendations. We are asking the court to reconsider permission at an oral hearing...
UMAPs responds to permission decision in Leng Review judicial review
United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) today confirms that the High Court has refused permission, on paper and without a hearing, for its judicial review of the adoption of the Leng Review. This will now mean that UMAPs, whilst...
Open Letter to the Secretary of State
18 May 2026 Rt Hon James MurrayHouse of Commons London SW1A 0AA Dear Secretary of State, Congratulations on your appointment. I am writing on behalf of UMAPs, the recognised trade union for medical associate professionals (MAPs), including physician associates (PAs)...
UMAPs’ Response to the DHSC Consultation on the Renaming of Physician Associates
The DHSC has launched a three-month consultation on legislation that will overhaul the General Medical Council’s (GMC) regulation of doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates. Just days ago it was announced that this consultation now also includes the...
