Our Campaigns

Fighting for doctors, for patients, and for the future of the NHS.

All Campaigns

Explore our ongoing efforts to improve the medical profession and patient care.

A Liveable NHS Bursary

A Liveable NHS Bursary

Medical training should not mean poverty Current medical student funding is insufficient. Students can only borrow a maximum of £6,458 annually, forcing many into financial…

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Cancel the Debt

Cancel the Debt

Supporting global health equity DAUK supports Oxfam’s campaign to cancel the debt of the poorest countries, aligned with our principles of universal access to healthcare.…

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Compassionate Culture

Compassionate Culture

Our campaign for a more compassionate NHS The NHS is Britain’s greatest treasure. Yet it still harbours a culture of hierarchy where bullying, harassment, and…

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General Practice

General Practice

Fighting for the future of General Practice Our General Practice campaign was formed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to address the growing…

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International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates

Supporting the backbone of the NHS 1 in 4 NHS doctors are international medical graduates (IMGs), representing over 200 nationalities. With the NHS currently short…

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Learn Not Blame

Learn Not Blame

Challenging blame cultures. Supporting doctors. Driving systemic change. Learn Not Blame is DAUK’s central campaign launched in Parliament on 20th November 2018. We aim to…

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NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day

NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day

Domestic abuse resources – ACCESS HERE Thursday 10 December 2026 is the second NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day #NHSDAAD Founded by Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK)…

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NHS Pension Crisis

NHS Pension Crisis

Fighting unfair pension tax bills Government tax rules are causing significant financial burden for experienced NHS doctors, with unexpected pension tax bills running into the…

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Our Data, Our NHS

Our Data, Our NHS

DAUK is co-hosting a parliamentary briefing on the future of the NHS's £330m Federated Data Platform contract with US surveillance firm Palantir. Email your MP today and ask them to attend.

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Overseas NHS Workers Day

Overseas NHS Workers Day

Celebrating international healthcare workers Overseas NHS Workers Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in March. The next Overseas NHS Workers Day is 6…

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Pay Campaign

Pay Campaign

Pay restoration for NHS doctors NHS staff have experienced effectively a pay cut in real terms over the last decade. Qualified doctors are leaving the…

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Protect The Frontline

Protect The Frontline

Protecting NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, DAUK launched the Protect The Frontline campaign with six critical demands to safeguard NHS…

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Safer Medical Allied Professions

Safer Medical Allied Professions

Protecting patient safety and professional standards DAUK opposes the Government’s plans to regulate Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) through the General Medical Council…

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Sustainable Healthcare

Sustainable Healthcare

Climate change is catastrophic for health The climate crisis directly threatens healthcare systems and patient health. We are working with Our Health Our Planet and…

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Your GP, Here for You

Your GP, Here for You

A partnership between doctors and patients DAUK’s GP committee is calling on patients to join us in our campaign to restore general practice to the…

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