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

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Joined July 2009
⏳You have just two weeks to have your say 🗣️Share your experiences and help inform our work 📆Survey closes on 31 October
🚨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
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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
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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
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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…
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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
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…
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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
🩺 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
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BMA Cymru Wales retweeted
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
"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…
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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
‘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…
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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…
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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
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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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👥 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. 🔗 bma.org.uk/advice-and-suppor…
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🏥#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. research.net/r/CorridorCareS…
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