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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

👥 43% of GP practices report freezing recruitment. At a time when demand is rising, practices are being forced to make difficult decisions just to stay afloat. General practice needs sustainable investment. #SaveOurSurgeries 👉 Read the report www.bma.org.uk/advic...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏥 106 GP surgeries have closed in Wales since 2012. Every closure means a community loses local healthcare access and continuity of care. We can't afford to lose any more. 👉 Read the report www.bma.org.uk/advic... #SaveOurSurgeries

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📊 63% of Welsh GPs say workload is having a routine or constant impact on patient care. When surgeries are stretched beyond capacity, patients feel the effects too. It's time to properly invest in general practice and #SaveOurSurgeries 👉 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🗣️Mewn poblogaeth o 3.3 miliwn, erbyn hyn mae dim ond 368 meddygfa a dim ond 1,485 o feddygon teulu llawn-amser. Achubwch Ein Meddygfeydd i achub y GIG. Darllenwch fwy 👇 www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

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Wales save our surgeries campaign

Our Save our surgeries campaign asks the Welsh Government to commit to a rescue package for General Practice

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨 Heddiw rydym yn lansio adroddiad newydd fel rhan o ymgyrch #AchubEinMeddygfeydd 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Mae meddygfeydd teulu ledled Cymru yn wynebu galw cynyddol, prinder gweithlu a blynyddoedd o danfuddsoddi ⚕️Drws ffrynt y GIG yw meddygaeth deuluol

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨 Today we launched a new report in the #SaveOurSurgeries campaign 🩺The report which shows the unprecedented pressure on GPs, calls for a higher percentage of the NHS budget to strengthen general practice and restore the nation’s health service

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GPonline @gponline.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Increasing the proportion of health funding spent in general practice in Wales would deliver benefits to the entire NHS, @bmacymru.bsky.social has argued. Full story: www.gponline.com/shifting-fun...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🩺Doctors in Wales, we need you! 🏥Help us to show the impact of corridor care at your place of work by completing our UK-wide corridor care survey 🔗https://www.research.net/r/CorridorCareSurvey

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you are a doctor or medical student in need of support, you may find some of our @bma.org.uk resources helpful: ➡️Counselling ➡️Peer support service ➡️Doctor support service ➡️Wellbeing support services directory 🌐More details: bma.org.uk/yourwellbeing #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 02/09/2026

"The NHS in Wales is in crisis". Dr Deiniol Jones, new chair of the BMA Wales council on the challenges facing the NHS in Wales.

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Collective action will defeat crisis

The population health challenges Wales faces require real action on prevention, health equity and the wider determinants of health

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A doctor discovered they’d been underpaid for 6 years With support from a BMA employment adviser, they successfully recovered more than £8,000 in unpaid wages💷 When workplace issues arise, having expert support can make all the difference 🔗 Read more

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On the ground: recouping pay - News and opinion - BMA

A doctor was underpaid for six years. Through patient work, the BMA helped him get back the money he was owed

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Your BMA membership supports you at every stage of your career. 📚 Learning resources ⚖️ Employment support 🤝 Representation 📢 Campaigning for better pay and conditions Together we're stronger 💙 👉join.bma.org.uk/

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📩 Yesterday resident doctor members in Wales were sent an email with advice on how to navigate employment matters relating to the new contract ❓Please read this, speak to your local reps or use our webform if you need more support www.bma.org.uk/about-us/con...

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BMA advice form - Contact us - BMA

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📣 Peidiwch â cholli diweddariadau pwysig Os yw eich cyflogwr, eich gweithle neu eich manylion cyswllt wedi newid, diweddarwch eich cofnod aelodaeth BMA heddiw Mae angen i ni allu cysylltu â chi ynghylch datblygiadau sy'n ymwneud ag ein hanghydfod cyflog yng Nghymru ✅ authgateway.bma.org....

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📣 Don't miss important updates. If your employer, workplace or contact details have changed, update your BMA membership record today. We need to be able to contact you about developments affecting our pay dispute in Wales. ✅ Update your details today authgateway.bma.org.... #TrainPayRetain

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢 Meddygon preswyl yng Nghymru: rydym yng nghydfod ynghylch swyddi a thâl, a gall fod angen i ni gysylltu â chi'n gyflym wrth i bethau ddatblygu Gwiriwch fod eich manylion yn gyfredol: ✅ Cyflogwr ✅ Gweithle ✅ Cyfeiriad cartref ✅ E-bost ✅ Rhif ffôn authgateway.bma.org.... #HyfforddiTaluCadw

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢 Resident doctors in Wales: we're in a dispute over pay and jobs, and we may need to contact you quickly as things develop. Please make sure your details are up to date: ✅ Employer ✅ Workplace ✅ Home address ✅ Personal email ✅ Mobile number authgateway.bma.org.... #TrainPayRetain

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

✊Trade Union win 🩺Doctors working in Wales, the BMA alongside Trade unions representing NHS Wales staff have secured the following agreed guidance to protect your employment rights in the event of disruption to travel ⬇️

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

👋Croeso / Welcome to doctors starting on the foundation training programme 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏥You will be on a brand new contract in Wales which is different to colleagues elsewhere in the UK ❓Visit our contract page to learn more including FAQs bit.ly/4wss4yZ

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

👩‍⚕️Resident doctors 🏥We’ll be at your induction events in Wales 🗣️Come and talk to us about... ⏲️The new contract 🪧 Getting involved with our work in Wales ✍️How we can support you throughout your career 🙌Our summer offer - join today and pay nothing for 3 months

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you're a resident doctor in Wales and you haven't read our latest updates on the new contract, visit our web page ➡️ bit.ly/4fjmJEk ❓Not a member yet? Our summer offer is still available, join now and pay nothing for 3 months

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Contract reform for resident doctors in Wales

Negotiations on a reformed resident doctor contract in Wales have concluded. It’s now time for you to have your say on the offer. Read more below or join one of our engagement events before the refere...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢The new resident doctor contract for Wales is now ready to be rolled out from this August, starting with the first cohort 🏥 The changes will affect rotas, even for many of those not on the new contract 📩An email has gone to members with more details

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GPonline @gponline.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Seven in 10 GPs in Wales say that workload pressures have caused a routine or constant impact on their own personal wellbeing, a BMA survey has revealed. Full story: www.gponline.com/70-gps-say-w...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

“It’s very important that we are not ignored when it comes to money" Read Gareth Oelmann's interview from Pulse Live Cardiff about the need for more GPs and an increase in funding to general practice in Wales. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/views/big-in...

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GPC Wales chair Dr Gareth Oelmann: 'It is all about the money'

Dr Gareth Oelmann, the chair of the BMA’s GP Committee in Wales was interviewed about the need for more GPs and an increase in funding to general practice

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚫Over half of GPs in Wales described patient access as routinely inadequate in the face of demand because of severe and sustained underinvestment which has stifled long term planning for staff and services. #SaveOurSurgeries Press release ➡️

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Over half of GPs in Wales say they routinely cannot meet patient demand - BMA media centre - BMA

Press release from BMA Cymru Wales.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📢 SAS doctors in Wales. Tomorrow is your last chance to have your say. 💰 The Welsh Government’s 3.5% pay award follows the DDRB recommendation in full. 🗣️ Is it acceptable? What do you want to happen next? ⏰ Survey closes 9 July. 👉

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BMA Cymru Wales pay survey for the 2026/27 pay year

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📢Resident doctors in Wales ❓Have you completed our pay survey? 🗣️Have your say to help shape the next steps in our dispute 🔗https://bit.ly/4aGZ1iD

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📢SAS doctors in Wales 💰In April, the Welsh Government announced a 3.5% pay award, falling short of our expectation for a clear and credible approach to pay restoration 🗣️Complete our short pay survey to guide our next steps bit.ly/4aGZ1iD

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BMA Cymru Wales pay survey for the 2026/27 pay year

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📢Resident doctors working in Wales 🗳️Your WRDC voted to enter a dispute over the latest disappointing 3.5% pay award and decision to freeze specialty training places 🗣️Help to shape our next action by completing our short pay and jobs survey 🔗https://bit.ly/4aGZ1iD

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Latest from Betsi Cadwaladr LNC 🩺 ✅ Waiting times down ~80% – thanks to staff ⚠️ Pressures remain (outpatients + pathways) 🏥 Doctor accommodation below standards ahead of Aug 2026 changes 🔧 Llandudno ortho hub delayed Read more: bit.ly/4eVt6NI

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

‘Vulnerable patients are being denied privacy, dignity & care they deserve’ @Doc_IonaCollins We’ve written to @mabonapgwynfor with: @AgeCymru @CarersWales @Llais_Wales @MarieCurieCymru @RCNWales @RCPEdin @rcpharm_Wales @RCollEM Welsh Government must act on #corridorcare now.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⚕️Doctors in Wales. Join the BMA today – with 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 membership. Get support from day one: ✅ Free training & CPD ✅ Expert advice ✅ Career & wellbeing support Join us today👉https://www.bma.org.uk/join-us

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📢 Medical students in Wales 🗳️There's still time to join our committee 🗣️ Stand up for your peers and help make a difference ❓What are you waiting for?

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📣Doctors working in Wales ❓Want to have your say on key decisions affecting you and your colleagues? Join the BMA now and pay nothing for three months ⬇️

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Read the latest ABUHB LNC newsletter 📰 Includes updates on ⬇️ 📚 Study leave policy 👩‍⚕️ People Plan 👁️ Occupeye monitoring sensors 📰 New resident doctor contract 🔗https://bit.ly/4egDU7u

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A reminder that voting is open for 16 directly elected seats on Welsh Council (2026–2029) 🗳️ Make sure your voice is heard before 12 noon, Thursday 11 June. Vote here 👉 bma.org.uk/what-we-d... Please share with your BMA colleagues 🔁

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BMA committee elections

The BMA uses an online system for committee and conference elections. Find out how to vote, nominate yourself as a candidate, and see current and upcoming elections.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢Resident doctors in Wales ❓Have you been unable to secure a specialty training place, permanent work or develop your career? 🗣️Send us a DM and tell us about your experiences to help us push for change

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

❓Have you voted in the Welsh Council elections 📩 Look out for the member email with all the details 🗳️Choose your preferred candidates and cast your vote by 12pm, Thursday 11 June

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Corridor care exposes vulnerable individuals to a lack of privacy, dignity, and essential care, while staff struggle to deliver safe treatment" That's why today we're backing calls by @talkolderpeople.bsky.social for an urgent action plan to tackle corridor care bit.ly/3RHYIgM

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Doctors back call for urgent action plan to end corridor care - BMA media centre - BMA

Press release from BMA Cymru Wales.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Join us today and pay nothing for the first 3 months 👇 👥 Be part of 200,000 UK doctors and medical students driving real change in our profession. We’ll give you the platform to make a difference—at work and across the profession. 🔗 join.bma.org.uk/intro/

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

⚕️Are you attending the HEIW SAS conference today? If so, we'd love to meet you! Come to our stand and have chat with our friendly and knowledgeable staff about how we can support you in your career, provide guidance on professional development, and direct you to resources. 📚

Three people stood in front of a BMA Cymru stand

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Medical students in Wales, do you want to shape the future of medicine? WMSC vacancies for 2026/27: 📍Cardiff (Y1,3,4) | Bangor (Y1–3) | Swansea (Y1,3) + 1 intercalating student. Step forward and represent your peers. 🕛 Nominate by 29 June 👉authgateway.bma.org....

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🗳️Voting is now open to elect representatives for the 2026 -2029 Welsh Council. 📩Members, you have been sent an email with more information and a voting link ⏰ Voting closes, 12pm, 11 June.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

📢Resident doctor members in Wales 👨‍💻Join our webinar 7pm, 10 June to find out more about... 🪧Our trade dispute over pay & jobs 🏥 Medical underemployment 📰Our new contract 🔗Register and submit a question ⬇️ bit.ly/4feZICO

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🩺GPs in Wales📋Please take 10–15 mins to complete our Workload, Workforce & Wellbeing Survey. Your responses strengthen our evidence for GMS contract talks with the incoming Welsh Government and our Save Our Surgeries campaign. £50 John Lewis draw 🎁 👉 www.surveymonkey.com...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

LNC update from Cardiff & Vale 🩺 ✅ Call for better two-way communication ✅ Progress on a fair study leave policy ✅ Improving access to rest facilities Read the newsletter: 🔗https://bit.ly/4wJFs2g

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🗳️Voting is now open to elect representatives for the 2026 -2029 Welsh Council. 📩Members look out for an email with more information and a voting link ⏰Voting closes, 12pm, 11 June.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🗓️SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ 🩺Open to all resident doctor members working in Wales 📅 Wednesday 10 June | ⏰ 7–8pm 🔗Register to attend bit.ly/4wMAlP6

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📰Latest Cwm Taf Morgannwg LNC newsletter is out 🗣️Your reps have been working hard to raise issues, improving conditions for doctors locally, but we need more voices 🏥If you want to represent colleagues & shape change, consider joining your LNC 🔗https://bit.ly/4wFfXPz

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