BMA Cymru Wales

British Medical Association - the trade union and professional organisation for doctors and medical students.

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🗳️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 @BMACymru]

🗣️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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

📢 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
🔗 https://t.co/j3NGIlCc7c

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

⏳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_WRDC]

🚨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 ⬇️
https://t.co/fqdWR2MTEy

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

📉 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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🚨 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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🚨 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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🩺 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.

🔗 https://t.co/3Gw7RtU7bL

[BMA SAS Doctors @BMA_SAS]

On SAS week, Deiniol Jones writes about out how fair contracts, development opportunities and proper recognition can help SAS doctors thrive. #SASWeek26

https://t.co/t64rxMh0Ut

@y_meddyg

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🗣️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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🎉 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.

🔗 https://t.co/na2CfLGV6D

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

📢 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 @BMACymru]

🩺 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

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

📈 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

[The BMA @TheBMA]

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: https://t.co/Llznn6dYvM

[BMA SAS Doctors @BMA_SAS]

"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. https://t.co/7BEYuibONa

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

Read more about the SAS charter https://t.co/0ihnBJBmKr

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🩺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 @TheDrMagazine]

‘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]

https://t.co/UCbuoyI2aH

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

📣 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.

🔗 https://t.co/gNxwJDSdmX

[BMA SAS Doctors @BMA_SAS]

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

https://t.co/soKwL38OhA

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🩺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.

🔗https://t.co/T9aIiyxfyQ

#SaveOurSurgeries #GPs

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🩺 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