Memberships
Basic & Professional Membership
UMAPs supports MAPs across the UK. We represent our members, negotiate and bargain on their behalf and campaign for better working conditions.
Student Membership
PA and AA Students: you get access to student forums to network with other students and qualified MAPs, receive UMAPs updates, and get involved with the future of your union and career, as well as access to online educational events.
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The current climate for MAPs is difficult. As a result, we are aiming to organise a multi-faceted PR response. but we need your support right now. Any donations you can provide are gratefully received to help UMAPs continue our work.
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News & Updates
UMAPs Statement Regarding Change in BMA Stance on Scope of Practice Position Statement
UMAPs has heavily campaigned against the attempted infliction of the BMA scope of practice guidelines since its publication. Our response to this document was carefully curated and released here. We engaged with all stakeholders regarding the...
UMAPs Open Letter regarding National Health Service England Publication “Ensuring safe and effective integration of Physician Associates into general practice teams through good practice”
Dear Professor Sir Stephen Powis, Dr Navina Evans and Dr Claire Fuller, UMAPs wishes to take the opportunity to acknowledge NHS England’s (NHSE) work and dedication regarding their communications on the safe and effective integration of Physician...
UMAPS media reaction for RCP vote on PAs. 25 March 2024
UMAPS, the professional association for physician associates (PAs), regrets the votes announced by members of the Royal College of Physicians looking at the future role of PAs in the NHS at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 13 March. Stephen...

