📅Nominations for the 26/27 Welsh Medical Students Committee are now open 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Be the voice for medical students in Wales 🗓️ Nominations close 12pm, 14 May 👉 Nominate yourself: elections.bma.org.uk

🗣️Many thanks to the candidates and members who joined our Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Division hustings this week. 🙏 Diolch yn fawr!

🙏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://bit.ly/4vQILo6

Retired BMA members in North Wales 👋 Join us 28 April - 13:30 to hear updates from the BMA, pensions, ethics and the Beds Campaign — and reconnect over lunch ☕️🤝 Optional: stay for the Senedd election hustings (6–7.30pm) with a hot supper 🍽️ 🔗www.bma.org.uk/event...

🩺GPs in Wales! ❓Have you completed our workforce, wellbeing and workload survey? 🗣️We need to hear from the profession to help inform our work 🛍️Complete the 10-15 minute survey and be in with a chance to win £50 in shopping vouchers 👩‍💻 bit.ly/4czHrND

🗳️WRDC votes to enter dispute over pay 📩Members, please look out for an email with more details 📲Check your contact details are up to date bit.ly/4vozXW6

📩 Wales members: check your emails for invites to our hustings Ask future MSs about: 🗣️ 🏥 GP investment 👩‍⚕️ Doctor workforce ⚠️ Patient safety & corridor care #HealthInOurHands manifesto 👉https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/working-with-uk-governments/governments/working-with-welsh-parliament-senedd-cymru

🙌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.⬇️

📣Calling all BMA Cymru members - what health issues are important to you ❓ 🧾Read our manifesto and talk to your candidates about issues which concern our NHS 👉www.bma.org.uk/what-...

📢In its March 2026 meeting, Welsh Council voted unanimously to pass the following motion. Read the motion in full 🔗https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/uk-national-and-regional-councils/uk-and-national/welsh-council

🚨Welsh Council has 1 remaining seat at this year’s ARM, with 15 candidates standing All BMA members in Wales 🗳️Simply log in to your BMA account and vote under the elections section. 🕛Voting closes: 12 noon, 8 April 2026

🗣️For years we have called for 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 healthier choices to prevent obesity www.gov.wales/healthier-ch...

"It makes no consideration for the way doctors routinely sacrifice their own health to bridge the gap between dwindling resources and rising patient demand" Read our response to the 26/27 pay award bit.ly/4lTgGrt

“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 ⬇️ www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

🗳️ Calling all BMA members in Wales Welsh Council has 1 remaining seat at this year’s ARM, with 15 candidates standing. 👉 Check your email tomorrow to vote online. 📧 🕛 Voting opens 12 noon, 25 March and closes 12 noon, 8 April 2026.

⚕Join the BMA today! 🌟 Get FREE access to exclusive resources, training, support, and guidance throughout your medical career. 📰From wellbeing resources to professional development, we've got you covered. Join now

"It’s not about a floor that leaks, it’s about how patients suffer" Cardiff and Vale LNC chair Professor Argiris Asderakis on how the poor state of UHW is impacting patient care with significant delays and disruption to vital services ⬇️ www.itv.com/news/wales/2...

📣Resident doctors in Wales: you should have received the 2026 employment & training places survey by email. 📝 Please complete by Friday— your response is vital to exposing the scale of the employment crisis in Wales. 💻Link will be in your emails.

🏥 Our NHS is showing visible symptoms of strain: record waiting lists, corridor care, and GP closures. 📉 It’s time for action. Ask your candidates what they are promising for healthcare in Wales 🗳️ Read our #Senedd2026 manifesto: #HealthInOurHands 👉 tinyurl.com/372rjdtm

As outlined in our 2026 Senedd manifesto we want to see the Welsh Government go further on tobacco and vaping regulation by 👮‍♂️Tackling illegal trade 🚫Banning flavoured vapes 🛒Tightening restrictions on promotions 🔗Manifesto bit.ly/46STJP5 #Nosmokingday2026

✉️Members in Wales keep an eye on your inbox! You will soon be able to nominate yourselves for a chance to be at ARM. 🗳️ The ARM shapes BMA policy for the year ahead. 📅 22–24 June 2026 | Hybrid Read more🔗 www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/a...

🗞️ ABUHB latest BMA LNC Newsletter includes: ⚖️ MHA assessment rates (unchanged since 2005) 🗣️ Speaking Up Safely ❄️ Winter pressures & patient flow We’re pushing for urgent action to protect staff & services 💪 🔗 Read more: bma-mail.org.uk/t/cr...

🗳️ Your Voice. Your Council. Vote now. Voting is open in the biggest ever BMA UK council election – with 247 candidates standing for 69 seats. Check your post for your voting pack 📬 and make your voice heard. 👉 www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/u...

👋Croeso to delegates attending today’s Welsh Conference of Representatives of Local Medical Committees Join the livestream now: bma.org.uk/what-we-do/l... #WLMC2026

📣Resident doctor members in Wales 📩We've sent you an email with more detail about what this means and what we're doing in Wales to tackle medical underemployment

❓Have you completed the 2026 Wales Resident Doctor Employment and Training Places Survey? 🏥If you're a resident doctor working in Wales we need to hear from you, whatever your circumstances to help improve opportunities for all 🔗https://bit.ly/4d2Hrr2

Dymuna BMA Cymru Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus i bawb. BMA Cymru wishes everyone a Happy St David’s Day.

"Drwy ddysgu a defnyddio’r Gymraeg yn y byd meddygol, mae meddygon yn cyfrannu at y gwaith o ddiogelu ac adfywio'r iaith. "Nid yn unig bod hyn o fudd i’r cleifion felly, ond mae’n cefnogi’r nod ehangach o gynnal y Gymraeg." bit.ly/4r6kS8p

📣 BMA LNC Newsletter – Swansea Bay UHB 🗣️We’re raising concerns about new financial controls, including the impact on study leave & patient safety. 🚑 🚗 Parking permits last 3 years – don’t pay enforcement notices if expired. Read more 👇 bit.ly/46wZdPg

New doctors are starting their careers with life‑changing debt 🧾📈 Dr Jack Tagg’s student loan grew from £55k to £80k, with interest piling on before he even qualified. That harms wellbeing — and risks retention. 🩺 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📢Consultant members in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❓Have you completed our pay survey? ⏰You have until 12pm on Monday 23rd February to have your say ⬇️

Resident doctors working in Wales We are aware that many of you are facing uncertainty about securing employment and we're working at pace to address this. 👩‍💻Please complete our survey to help with this crucial piece of work ⬇️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/NS5KYRD?ut...

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

"GPC Wales will continue to support GPs and practice teams to help ensure that the long‑term solution is one that protects patients, safeguards staff, and maintains the integrity of general practice in these communities"

📉On average, consultant pay in Wales has dropped by a quarter in real-terms over the last 16 years. 🏥It’s vital to restore pay to retain and attract the future consultant workforce 💻Please take our short survey to let us know your views bit.ly/3OF44aQ

"The culture needs to change and I say that as someone who was born and raised in Wales" The Doctor magazine interviews GPs Faye Stockton and Shallini Subbu about Tyfu, a ‘growth’ programme for ethnic minority female GP registrars ⬇️ bit.ly/4re53NH

🗣️"We will not accept a situation where members are losing sleep wondering if a job can be secured" New WRDC co-chairs discuss their pririoties including tackling medical unemployment and implementing a new contract in Wales ⬇️ www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

👋Introducing our new co-chairs Thomas Grother and @watkins3.bsky.social 🗣️"Thank you to Oba Babs Osibodu for the passion and dedication you have shown over the last three years" 📩Members look out for an email from your new co-chairs

⏱️ Time management: practical strategies for success – Live Webinar 🗓️ Tue 10 Feb | ⏰ 1–2pm | 💻 Online Boost productivity, reduce stress & achieve better work‑life balance. ✅ Free for BMA members 🎥 Recording + CPD certificate 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/bdf885ym

“All the evidence suggests that this policy, which we have campaigned long and hard for saves lives" Read our response from @nhsdoctor.bsky.social welcoming yesterday’s vote in the Senedd to extend and increase the minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales bit.ly/4rQnQ1J

🧠 Building psychological safety in teams – Live Webinar 🗓️ Wed 4 Feb | ⏰ 1–2pm | 💻 Online Learn evidence‑based strategies to boost trust, collaboration & performance in clinical teams. ✅ Free for BMA members 🎥 Recording + certificate 👉 Register now:

Get involved in shaping the direction of your BMA and campaigning to support your colleagues. Nominations for the elections to BMA UK council are now open. bma.org.uk/councilelections

🗣️Tell us about your professional experience of advanced practice roles to inform our work ⏲️The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete. ⬇️

👩‍⚕️ Leadership essentials – Live Webinar 🗓️Thu 29 Jan | ⏰ 5–6pm | 💻Online Every doctor is a leader. Learn skills to inspire confidence, improve outcomes & grow your influence. ✅Free for BMA members 🎥Recording + certificate 👉Register now: tinyurl.com/uufdwcht

📚 Introduction to the BMA Library – Live Webinar 🗓️ Tue 20 Jan, 1–2pm | 💻 Online Discover free member benefits: e‑books, journals, ClinicalKey & more! ✅ No prep needed 👉 Register now: www.bma.org.uk/events/intro...

📚 Introduction to the BMA Library – Live Webinar 🗓️ Tue 20 Jan, 1–2pm | 💻 Online Discover free member benefits: e‑books, journals, ClinicalKey & more! ✅ No prep needed 👉 Register now: www.bma.org.uk/events/intro...

📢 Preparing for the MLA? Join our FREE webinar tomorrow with BMJ OnExamination! 🗓 Tue, 13 Jan | ⏰ 7–8PM | 💻 Online Learn exam structure, top AKT tips & practise questions with the MLA Team. 👉 Add to calendar & register now tinyurl.com/3mxu8a84

🏥 Resident doctors in Wales time to vote on a priority motion: we have one protected debate slot at the UK wide Resident Doctors Conference 🗳️ Choose your priority motion now ⏰ deadline 8am, Fri 9 January 👉 tinyurl.com/3mauw9cv

2025 has been a year of progress for BMA Cymru Wales. Members, check your inbox for a full review of the year! 🎆Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year.

🎄 From all at BMA Cymru, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas for those who celebrate it. For those who are working over the festive period, thank you. Our offices will be shut on 25-26 Dec and 1 Jan.