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

🩺 What did we learn from #SASWeek26? Across five stories from Wales, one message came through clearly: SAS doctors are leading, teaching, advocating, innovating and shaping services every day. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Graphic promoting SAS Week 2026. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top. The main image shows healthcare professionals wearing surgical scrubs, masks and protective eyewear in a clinical environment. Two smaller inset photographs show a clinician reviewing medical scans and a group of healthcare professionals discussing patient care. Large white text on a dark blue background reads: “SAS WEEK 5–9 OCTOBER 2026”. Smaller text below reads: “Celebrating the SAS workforce”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured squares in pink, orange, purple, green and teal.

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

🗣️Step forward to represent Wales on the BMA FREE We're seeking two members to sit on the forum to represent minority ethnic colleagues in Wales 🗳️Nominations close, 12pm on Wednesday 21 October. 📩Look out for the member email for more information

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

🎉 SAS doctors bring continuity, flexibility and experience to the NHS. To close #SASWeek26, Dr Deiniol Jones recognises the value of the SAS workforce and the many ways SAS doctors strengthen services across Wales. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Graphic promoting SAS Week 2026. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top. The main image shows a healthcare professional in surgical scrubs and a face mask reviewing medical scans or imaging in a clinical environment. Two smaller inset photographs show healthcare staff carrying out a surgical procedure and a group of healthcare professionals meeting around a table. Large white text on a teal background reads: “SAS WEEK FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER”. Smaller text below reads: “Celebrating the SAS workforce”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured squares.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📈 Since 2012, the number of patients per full-time GP in Wales has risen by 31%. 👨‍⚕️ GPs are caring for more patients than ever before. ⚠️ Workforce pressures continue to grow. 📢 We need investment in the GP workforce. #SaveOurSurgeries

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Read more about the SAS charter bma.org.uk/media/7796/b...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🩺Today’s survey by the GMC during #SASweek2026 highlights the discrimination faced by SAS and LED doctors 🗣️We will continue to seek support and develop the role of the SAS doctor as a highly valued part of the NHS in Wales including the implementation of the SAS charter

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🩺 As part of #SASWeek26, Nia Potter from BMA Cymru Wales will be hosting an informal drop-in for SAS doctors at Cardiff and Vale on Friday. Questions about contracts, job planning or workplace issues? Come along and have a chat. 📅 Fri 🕧 12.45pm-1.45pm 📍 Cochrane Building

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣 Advocacy is about making sure colleagues feel supported and heard. For #SASWeek26, Dr Michelle Hatch reflects on returning to medicine, becoming an SAS advocate and helping colleagues find their voice. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Graphic promoting SAS Week 2026. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top. The main image shows healthcare professionals in protective surgical clothing and face masks working in a clinical environment. Two smaller inset photographs show a clinician putting on protective gloves and a group of healthcare staff speaking with a patient. Large white text on a dark green background reads: “SAS WEEK THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER”. Smaller text below reads: “SAS advocacy and wellbeing”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured squares.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🩺70% of Welsh GPs say workload is having a routine or constant impact on their wellbeing. Looking after patients starts with looking after the workforce caring for them. #SaveOurSurgeries #GPs www.bma.org.uk/advic...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As part of #SASWeek26, we'll be hosting an informal drop-in for SAS doctors @cavuhb.bsky.social on Friday. ❓Questions about contracts, job planning or workplace issues? Come along and have a chat. 📅 Fri 🕧 12.45pm-1.45pm 📍 Seminar room 1, 2nd floor, Cochrane Building, UHW

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

👥 Leadership is not limited to formal titles. For #SASWeek26, Dr Edith Sucharita Jiwanmall reflects on developing as an SAS doctor, leading beyond clinical work and helping others progress. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Graphic promoting SAS Week 2026. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top. The main image shows healthcare professionals gathered in a clinical setting, with one clinician speaking to colleagues during a discussion. Two smaller inset photographs show healthcare staff providing care on a hospital ward and discussing patient care. Large white text on a purple background reads: “SAS WEEK WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER”. Smaller text below reads: “Leadership for SAS doctors”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured squares.

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

🚨 Nearly 1 in 4 GP practices in Wales have had to reduce services, including minor surgery and shared care. 🏥 GP teams want to do more for patients, but mounting pressures are forcing difficult choices. 📢 It's time to invest in general practice. #SaveOurSurgeries

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

🏥#Corridorcare continues to be a significant crisis. We are running a UK wide survey on your experiences of corridor care, if you are a medical student or doctor please take a look at our survey and take part. 🗣️Tell us what you have experienced. www.research.net/r/C...

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

📈 Keep an open mind and take opportunities when they arise. For #SASWeek26, Dr Kavan Arora reflects on professional development, supporting colleagues and growing into a specialist role. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Graphic promoting SAS Week 2026. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top. The main image shows a healthcare professional in surgical clothing, mask and protective eyewear working in a clinical setting. Two smaller inset photographs show healthcare professionals providing care in hospital environments. Large white text on a dark red background reads: “SAS WEEK TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER”. Orange text below reads: “Specialist grade”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured squares.

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

📅Many of the health boards across Wales are running events for #SASWeek26. 💻Check our latest email or your local intranet to see what is happening in your area. @nhsemployers.bsky.social

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Invest in general practice. Save our surgeries. Save the NHS🩺

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🏛️ Last week we were at the Senedd sharing our vision for the future of the NHS in Wales Our latest #SaveOurSurgeries report shows 106 GP surgeries have closed since 2012. Just 368 remain to serve 3.3 million people youtube.com/shorts/Q...

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🩺 A rewarding medical career can be built on your own terms. For #SASWeek26, Dr Antonino Curatola reflects on choosing the SAS pathway, developing a clinical niche and making opportunities more visible for others. 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Poster promoting SAS Week 2026 by NHS Wales Employers and the BMA. The design features a large photograph of a healthcare professional in blue scrubs holding paperwork and checking a wristwatch outside a healthcare building. Two smaller inset images show healthcare professionals working in hospital settings, including reviewing patient notes and speaking with a patient at a bedside. The lower section has a dark purple background with the text: “SAS WEEK”, “MONDAY 5 OCTOBER”, “SAS as a career choice”, and “#SASWeek26”. NHS Wales Employers and BMA logos appear at the top of the graphic.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🩺 #SASWeek26 is almost here Keep an eye out for SAS Week events taking place in hospitals &health boards across Wales over the coming week 📖 We'll be sharing a daily blog from Welsh SAS doctors, exploring career development, specialist grade, leadership, advocacy & more 🔗 www.bma.org.uk/advic...

Promotional graphic for SAS Week 2026 jointly branded by NHS Wales Employers and the BMA. The design features a large photograph of healthcare professionals wearing surgical attire and face masks, with two smaller inset images below showing a clinician reviewing medical scans and a group of healthcare staff in discussion. Large white text reads “SAS WEEK 5–9 OCTOBER 2026” on a dark blue background, with the tagline “Celebrating the SAS workforce”. At the bottom, the hashtag “#SASWeek26” appears above a row of coloured blocks. The graphic uses NHS and BMA branding colours throughout.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚨Medical students and FY1/FY2 doctors in Wales 🗣️We need to hear about your experiences of the Foundation programme allocation system to inform our work Please complete this short survey ⬇️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/99YRH7F

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Foundation programme allocation system survey

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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

We've also produced a video with an overview of the contract to help doctors understand what to expect youtu.be/d-qW1eDiUGw?...

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The new Welsh resident doctor contract explained

YouTube video by bmacymrutv

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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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