Rachel Podolak

CEO @TheBMA
Nation Board member @SamaritansCymru
Tweets in a personal capacity (she/her)

[The BMA @TheBMA]

Locally employed doctors plug the gaps and keep services afloat, all the while being employed on insecure, short-term contracts.

The new Eligibility and Permanency Framework will allow LEDs who meet the criteria to move to nationally recognised SAS contracts.

This is a direct result of SAS doctors standing up to be counted during the 2024 dispute and negotiations. When we stand together we can win.

Learn more: https://t.co/9JZmxhFXRc

[The Doctor Magazine @TheDrMagazine]

‘This is a significant step forward.’

Having long been forced to endure short-term and insecure working arrangements, Locally employed doctors (LEDs) in England will now have the opportunity to move to SAS contracts under a new framework devised by @TheBMA and @NHSEmployers @BMAtim reports [1/4]

https://t.co/wllK664Yqr

[Samaritans Cymru @SamaritansCymru]

Mae gwirfoddolwyr ledled Cymru yma ddydd a nos, gan sicrhau nad oes rhaid i neb wynebu eu munudau tywyllaf ar eu pen eu hunain.

Yn ystod Wythnos y Gwirfoddolwyr, rydym yn dathlu ein gwirfoddolwyr gwych. Diolch.💚

[The BMA @TheBMA]

Not a BMA member? Now is the time to join.

🔗 https://t.co/6qPQi9Vz2n

[The BMA @TheBMA]

If your finances are a barrier to taking part in the upcoming resident doctor strikes, then support is available.

The BMA Strike Fund exists to help those who may otherwise struggle to strike, ensuring more of us can take part.

If you know a colleague who might be in this situation, encourage them to apply here: https://t.co/K7tpASeGgn

[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

[BMA Cymru Wales Resident Doctors @BMA_WRDC]

🙌WRDC Win!
📕As part of the resident doctor and dentist contract reform package, we’ve secured the following reforms to study budget for all residents regardless of whether they move to the new contract.⬇️

[Resident Doctors @BMAResidents]

We strike NEXT WEEK.

Follow the link in our bio to learn where and when our resident doctors picket lines are happening from 7 April. https://t.co/f6Lpg3LQaj

[Jack Fletcher @fletchjack]

Interesting reading this morning.

📝 BBC article:
“[the BMA] refused to call off a six-day strike next week.”
“the BMA ended the talks”

👉 My letter <24hrs ago:
“we are willing to postpone industrial action should a genuinely credible offer be provided.”
“We are willing to talk before,
during and after any industrial action.”

If govt give us a time and a place, me and my team will be there to talk through any credible offer.

https://t.co/eDioig4NaO

[BMA Cymru Wales Resident Doctors @BMA_WRDC]

👩‍⚕️This year, the BMA is running direct elections for three seats at the ARM for Welsh residents.

🗳️Nominations are now open and you have until Thursday 9 April at 12pm to complete your submission to attend

📩We've sent members an email with details on how to nominate

[BMA Students @BMAstudents]

We have heard repeated concerns from medical students’ that the significant expansion in medical school places is affecting their educational experience and their future career prospects.

[Resident Doctors @BMAResidents]

“We’ve had more than a decade’s worth of real terms pay cuts. Yes, there has been a good start to reversing that trend since 2024, and we fully recognise that, but it does need to continue on that journey towards restoring pay.”

@fletchjack talks to @BBCBreakfast this morning 👇

[The Doctor Magazine @TheDrMagazine]

An overwhelming majority of GPs and GP registrars have voted to reject the Government's imposed contract changes for 2026/27.

"These proposals heap unsafe, unfunded additional workload on to practices, forcing GPs to deliver more with less, putting patient care at risk," says @BMA_GP chair @doctor_katie

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🗣️For years we have called for significant restrictions on the placement and promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar, so this is a welcome step forward.

🛒We will continue to campaign to ensure people are given the best chance to make healthy choices to prevent obesity

[BMA Scotland @BMAScotland]

📻Leading the headlines on @BBCRadioScot Breakfast is the important story that 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is facing an ‘exodus’ of young drs because of the lack of specialist training posts for residents

Listen back 👇with @ChrisSmith2211 discussing the crisis from 2:08:30

https://t.co/KFuzJXmpHP

[The BMA @TheBMA]

Voting is now under way in the biggest ever election to the BMA UK council.

Vote now to choose who you want to represent you, and your profession, for the next three years. Your council members are the ones who ensure your voice is heard, nationally, locally and in the workplace.

Find out all you need to know about voting in the election https://t.co/Oo20Vmoe96

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

This #InternationalWomensDay we’re shining a light on GPs Faye Stockton and Shallini Subbu who lead Tyfu, a ‘growth’ programme for ethnic minority female GP registrars in Wales.

Read about their inspirational work in @TheDrMagazine
https://t.co/c7ViNorjsg

#GiveToGain #IWD2026

[The BMA @TheBMA]

Today on Covid #DayofReflection we remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic, and who still continue to suffer the consequences.

These are not just numbers, they are our friends, our families, our neighbours and our colleagues. (1/3)

[The BMA @TheBMA]

In the world of medical education and training, all are not treated equally; ethnic minority doctors still face disadvantages. Two GP's determined to change this have set up Tyfu, a ‘growth’ programme for ethnic minority female GP registrars, to help them realise their full potential.

Find out more https://t.co/clFMDTKVWr

[BMA Cymru Wales @BMACymru]

🩺 Conflict in healthcare? Learn practical strategies to manage it effectively.
📅 Thu, 19 Feb | ⏰ 5–6pm | 💻 Online
Free for BMA members!
✅ Understand triggers
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