Application form
BMA strike fund pre-approval application: Resident doctors’ strike in England (15–19 June 2026)
This form is for resident doctors to apply for pre-approval for the BMA strike fund.
Authorised dates and deadlines
| Branch of practice | Strike dates | Application deadline |
| Resident doctors in England | 15-19 June 2026 |
12 June 2026, 12pm
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Please note: the application window will now close at midday on the last working day prior to the strike (12 June 2026, 12pm). The window has been extended to give members more time to plan effectively for strike action. Given the extended application window, no reserve list will operate, so please make sure you submit your application within the window.
Applications are no longer being accepted for any previous strikes for which the strike fund was available.
About the strike fund
The purpose of the BMA strike fund is to promote higher participation in industrial action, and therefore increase our ability to win disputes. The strike fund will be used to make payments to doctors who would not otherwise be able to afford to participate in industrial action due to loss of pay.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for pre-approval, you must:
- be a member of the BMA with up-to-date membership payments
- participate in one or more days of authorised industrial action for which the BMA has agreed to make funds available
- be able to provide proof of deduction of pay due to taking part in industrial action (NOTE: strike fund applications are on a pre-approval basis – we will contact you for proof after industrial action has taken place).
Strike fund payments
The daily rate of strike pay is a fixed £60 per authorised day of strike action. We cannot guarantee that payment can be made for all the days that you strike.
Please note: the BMA reserves the right to change the daily rate and number of days for which strike pay is available.
We want to prioritise getting the funds to those who need it the most. Are you:
The daily rate of strike pay is a fixed £60 per authorised day of strike action. We cannot guarantee that payment can be made for all the days that you strike.
Please note: the BMA reserves the right to change the daily rate and number of days for which strike pay is available.
We want to prioritise getting the funds to those who need it the most. Are you:
- a foundation year doctor who wouldn't be able to participate in industrial action without access to the fund?
- a doctor with caring responsibilities who wouldn't be able to participate in industrial action without access to the fund?
- a less than full time doctor who wouldn't be able to participate in industrial action without access to the fund?
- a doctor in precarious financial circumstances who wouldn't be able to participate in industrial action without access to the fund?
If you are not in these groups, please carefully consider whether you need to apply to the fund.
Additional support
The BMA strike fund is not a hardship fund. Members needing financial assistance can find a list of organisations that may be able to help in the Finances section of our Sources of support page.
Additional support
The BMA strike fund is not a hardship fund. Members needing financial assistance can find a list of organisations that may be able to help in the Finances section of our Sources of support page.