Brief History
SASPA was founded and launched at a national meeting held at Crown Plaza Hotel, NEC Birmingham on 6th July 2003, by Drs Ishtiaq Ahmad & Domingo Gonzalez.

So far there has not been a coherent and consistent voice, which represents psychiatrists in this grade. Many doctors in this grade have been hitherto quite demoralized because of the lack of an effective communication channel which the employing and other authorities could take notice of to improve the working conditions of this group of psychiatrists. Because of this, there has been a culture of abuse from managers as well as some senior consultant colleagues in terms of work practices. Occasionally, the pivotal role of this group has been acknowledged in a patronizing way, nevertheless, these senior clinicians have been neglected even in terms of professional development. The aim of the association is not to replicate what the BMA stands for but to compliment its role in opening up an appropriate pathway of communication with the employing authorities particularly in the field of Psychiatry.

Given the importance of this group of doctors in efficiently running day-to-day clinical services, it is hoped that SASPA as a representative organization will effectively gain respect of the employing as well as other regulatory authorities.

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