@BMACymru

British Medical Association - the trade union and professional organisation for doctors and medical students. https://xitter.cf/t.co/3GAdBLkT7f

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🗳️Voting is now open to all members to elect candidates to the BMA FREE, where they will represent minority ethnic colleagues across Wales. 📩 Look out for an email with all the details ⏰Voting closes at 12pm, Thursday 5 November.
BMA Cymru Wales@BMACymruOct 9
🗣️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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📢 Read the latest Public Health Wales LNC newsletter for updates on... 📃The SAS Charter 🗓️The health protection out-of-hours rota 📖 Job planning 🏥New resident doctor contract 🔗 bit.ly/4hWJTS5
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⏳You have just two weeks to have your say 🗣️Share your experiences and help inform our work 📆Survey closes on 31 October
BMA Cymru Wales Resident Doctors@BMA_WRDCOct 2
🚨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 ⬇️ surveymonkey.com/r/99YRH7F

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📉 Wales has 20% fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2012 👨‍⚕️ Fewer GPs. 📈 More patients. ⚠️ Growing pressure on local surgeries GP teams continue to deliver for patients, but we need action to expand the workforce & secure the future of general practice #SaveOurSurgeries
Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There are 20% fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There are 20% fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

- Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There are 20% fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner in Cymraeg

ALT - Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There are 20% fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner in Cymraeg

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🚨 Just 62% of GP contractors say they expect to remain in their role in three years' time. 👨‍⚕️ Retaining experienced GPs is essential. 🏥 Without action, patient access could suffer. We need a sustainable future for general practice in Wales. #SaveOurSurgeries
Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "Only 62% of GP contractors plan to remain in their roles in three years' time." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "Only 62% of GP contractors plan to remain in their roles in three years' time." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "Only 62% of GP contractors plan to remain in their roles in three years' time." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner in Cymraeg

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "Only 62% of GP contractors plan to remain in their roles in three years' time." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner in Cymraeg

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🚨 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
Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "23% of GPs have had to reduce service provision, including minor surgery and shared care." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "23% of GPs have had to reduce service provision, including minor surgery and shared care." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "23% of GPs have had to reduce service provision, including minor surgery and shared care." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "23% of GPs have had to reduce service provision, including minor surgery and shared care." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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🩺 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. 🔗 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…
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.

ALT 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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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
BMA SAS Doctors@BMA_SASOct 9
On SAS week, Deiniol Jones writes about out how fair contracts, development opportunities and proper recognition can help SAS doctors thrive. #SASWeek26 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor… @y_meddyg
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🗣️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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🎉 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. 🔗 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…
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.

ALT 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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📢 SAS doctors 🩺 working @CV_UHB ⏰ Don’t forget to join our drop in session at lunchtime ⬇️ We’re here to support you through any workplace issues, job planning and employment matters
BMA Cymru Wales@BMACymruOct 7
🩺 As part of #SASWeek26, we'll be hosting an informal drop-in for SAS doctors @CV_UHB 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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📈 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
Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There has been a 31% increase in patients per full-time GP since 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There has been a 31% increase in patients per full-time GP since 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There has been a 31% increase in patients per full-time GP since 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner. Cymraeg.

ALT Purple BMA Cymru Wales Save Our Surgeries graphic. Large white text states: "There has been a 31% increase in patients per full-time GP since 2012." Save Our Surgeries logo appears in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner. Cymraeg.

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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
The BMA
@TheBMAOct 8
When doctors don't feel safe speaking up, everyone loses. The GMC's latest survey found that 67% of SAS and locally employed doctors felt reporting bullying or harassment would make no difference. Read more: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/article…
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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
BMA SAS Doctors@BMA_SASOct 8
"The NHS changes slowly, but I do believe progress is possible." Today for #SASweek26 we focus on advocacy and wellbeing. Read the blog from Dr Michelle Hatch on why she speaks up for SAS doctors. bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…

Why I speak up for SAS doctors

Michelle Hatch reflects on returning to medicine, finding her place as an SAS doctor and helping others find theirs.

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🩺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
The Doctor Magazine@TheDrMagazineOct 8
‘Shocking but sadly unsurprising’ A survey published by the GMC has revealed that many locally employed and SAS doctors are too afraid to report incidents of bullying and harassment in the workplace @BMAtim reports 🧵[1/5] thedoctor.bma.org.uk/article…

Doctors fear reporting bullying, finds GMC

Regulator’s report finds 67 per cent of LED and SAS doctors believe raising concerns about abuse would make no difference

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Read more about the SAS charter bma.org.uk/media/7796/bma-20…
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📣 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. 🔗 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…
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.

ALT 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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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
BMA SAS Doctors@BMA_SASOct 7
Edith Jiwanmall reflects on how being an SAS doctor opened the door to leadership opportunities and helped her make a difference beyond clinical practice. #SASWeek2026 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…

Why being an SAS doctor gave me opportunities to lead

Edith Jiwanmall reflects on how being an SAS doctor opened the door to leadership opportunities and helped her make a difference beyond clinical practice.

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🩺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. 🔗bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor… #SaveOurSurgeries #GPs
Purple Save Our Surgeries campaign graphic featuring the statistic: “70% of GPs said workload is having a routine or constant impact on their own wellbeing.” Decorative geometric shapes appear in the background. The Save Our Surgeries logo is positioned in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Purple Save Our Surgeries campaign graphic featuring the statistic: “70% of GPs said workload is having a routine or constant impact on their own wellbeing.” Decorative geometric shapes appear in the background. The Save Our Surgeries logo is positioned in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Purple Save Our Surgeries campaign graphic featuring the statistic: “70% of GPs said workload is having a routine or constant impact on their own wellbeing.” Decorative geometric shapes appear in the background. The Save Our Surgeries logo is positioned in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner. Cymraeg

ALT Purple Save Our Surgeries campaign graphic featuring the statistic: “70% of GPs said workload is having a routine or constant impact on their own wellbeing.” Decorative geometric shapes appear in the background. The Save Our Surgeries logo is positioned in the bottom left corner and the BMA Cymru Wales logo appears in the bottom right corner. Cymraeg

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🩺 As part of #SASWeek26, we'll be hosting an informal drop-in for SAS doctors @CV_UHB 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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