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[Lewis @LewisInPR]

Great to have a strong united voice behind this. Diolch to leaders from across the Welsh Health, Care and Patient space who co-signed this letter. We stand ready to support @WGHealthandCare and health service leaders to define, measure and eradicate corridor care in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.👇🏾

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

‘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 corridor care now.

[Sera Evans AS/MS 🌼 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @sera_plaid]

Proud to make my first contribution in the Senedd chamber today, raising concerns about GP services in Wales and the challenges of recruiting and retaining doctors.

Access to local healthcare remains a key priority for communities across Afan Ogwr Rhondda.

[Kiera Marshall @Kiera__Marshall]

Next week is #NationalBloodDonorWeek!🩸

Did you know a donation only takes an hour of your time?

But the benefits could last a lifetime for patients across Wales ❤️

Book a lifesaving appointment today: https://t.co/YMQi56DyRF

[Older People’s Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople]

Really pleased to see @BMACymru supporting the Commissioner's call for a @WelshGovernment action plan to end corridor care.

Find out more here: https://t.co/Q8ddOU5oPE

Read BMA Wales' statement here: https://t.co/KmVrBKzZKx

[Dr Deiniol Jones 🌈 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @y_meddyg]

The best way to spend this money better would be to spend a fraction on it on fully funding workforce recommendations. What’s great for clearing waiting lists? More registrars and future consultants/GPs

[The BMA @TheBMA]

Reports that the Government plans to slash planned doctor numbers and rely on AI are a massive, dangerous gamble.

"It is crushingly disappointing to see Government apparently planning to simply accept that the low number of doctors we have in this country is just a fact of life." says Amit Kochhar, BMA workforce lead.

Find out more https://t.co/6PBvRWPFyJ

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

“Our priorities for the year ahead are clear… a workforce strategy grounded in reality, fair funding in both quantum and distribution, protection of clinical autonomy; and reform that strengthens core general practice”

🗣️@GOelmann adresses LMC conference in Belfast

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[Lewis @LewisInPR]

@CarolynThomasNW Diolch for your service Carolyn. It was a pleasure to collaborate with you as Chair of the Senedd Petitions Committee on incredibly important issues for Wales. All the best!

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

👏Llongyfarchiadau @mabonapgwynfor, @NerysEvans, @DelythJewellAM ar eich apwyntiadau. Edrychwn ymlaen at weithio gyda chi i wella gofal iechyd i feddygon a chleifion yng Nghymru.

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

"I would never, ever, want to use my flag to bully or intimidate anyone" - Big John.

Bosh.

[Dan Taylor @DanTaylorWales]

I’ve started an X list for the MSs elected to the Seventh Senedd - if you can fill in any gaps, please do share!

https://t.co/kFy7PY4zzR

[The Doctor Magazine @TheDrMagazine]

Secondary care in Wales is sick, with corridor care normal, long waiting lists, the largest health board in special measures.

Ahead of the Senedd elections, @Seren_Boyd asks hospital doctors what they want from the new government [1/5]
https://t.co/LLd8qojTHi

[Lewis @LewisInPR]

Great to organise this Hustings with the RCN for our members ahead of the Senedd election in a few weeks time. 🗳️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Diolch to all candidates for a very engaging discussion. @mabonapgwynfor @PeterFox61 @calumhiggins @richardmarbrow @JamesEvansMS @Ian_Chandler

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🙏Thank you to all the candidates and members who took part in last night’s joint virtual hustings event with RCN Wales

👩‍💻Read our manifesto to find out what we want to see from the next Welsh Government ⬇️

🔗https://t.co/Ly7HsRbL6p

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

“As doctors in Wales, we have repeatedly raised the alarm.

"All political parties must commit to ending corridor care and tackling the causes of long waits"

Read our response to the latest RCEM report ⬇️

https://t.co/9ON5D5accY

[Ronke Lawal @ronkelawal]

Rest in peace to Dr Aggrey Burke, the NHS’ first Black consultant psychiatrist. 

Here's a very good piece from 2022 which maps out his life and formidable career.

A truly significant figure in Black British history who deserves continued recognition.

https://t.co/7F11kJkrQj

[The BMA @TheBMA]

🙌This new contract package in Wales will mean further progress on improving working conditions, continuing the journey towards pay restoration, tackling medical unemployment and delivering long-overdue study budget reform. 🙌

[ITV Wales News @ITVWales]

🗞 Politicians will debate later today on the growing issue of corridor care. A recent report showed there had been more than 900 deaths associated with long A&E waits in Wales last year. A joint petition has received more than 10,000 signatures from the BMA and the RCN. The Welsh Government says care in undesignated or non clinical spaces is not acceptable. Catch up on this story and more 👇
https://t.co/7tpmOxpnVi

[Diane Abbott @HackneyAbbott]

A constructive suggestion:
The government should have much less propaganda against those who work in the NHS, and much more funding for its budgets.

A majority of doctors supported the recent strike. Why did the Dept of Health suggest otherwise?
https://t.co/HfIgCI0fZT

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🚨 We’re nearly there but need your help! 🚨 We’ve got 9,533 signatures calling for a Senedd debate on #CorridorCare — where patients are treated in unsafe spaces. We need 10,000 to make it happen. ✍️ Please sign & share: https://t.co/z9L75R4hA5

[BMA Cymru Wales Resident Doctors @BMA_WRDC]

‘4% additional investment on top of the 5.4% av. pay uplift, study budget & leave reform & measures to tackle medical unemployment’
@y_meddyg on what’s in the Welsh Resident doctor contract offer & how to prepare for the contract referendum (24 Nov–15 Dec) https://t.co/OijFrS9YC4