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.

Nadolig llawen o Dr Iona Collins and from everyone at BMA Cymru

🗳️Resident doctors in Wales vote to accept a landmark new contract 📰The contract includes 4% additional investment in the resident doctor workforce, safer terms of service and measures to tackle medical unemployment Read more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4afBs0O

🚨 Last chance to vote! 🗳 Referendum closes tomorrow – don’t miss your say. ✅ Add your voice now: 👉 www.bma.org.uk/our-c... ⏳ Deadline: 15 Dec! #OurContractOurFuture

Resident doctors in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🗳️ You have until midday tomorrow to cast your vote on the proposed contract ⬇️

“Have the conversation” @nhsdoctor.bsky.social on organ donation, as Wales marks ten years since it became the first country in the UK to introduce a 'soft opt-out' system. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

Yesterday @bmacymru.bsky.social members joined forces with nurses to call for an end to corridor care in Wales, demonstrating outside the Senedd. There must be immediate action to end this dangerous and undignified practice. Read more: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

🔈Important update for GPs in Wales GPC Wales has agreed the 25/26 GMS contract with Welsh Government & NHS Wales after extensive talks. The deal includes £41.9m of investment for 2025-26. 📩Members have been sent an email with the full details bit.ly/3MCmic3

⏳ Just 3 days left! 🗳 Resident doctors in Wales – make sure your voice is heard. ✅ Vote now before the deadline. 👉 Read more www.bma.org.uk/our-c... 📅 Closes 15 Dec! #OurContractOurFuture

⚖️Resident doctors in Wales are you still deciding? 📚 Check out the full contract reform details before you vote: 👉 www.bma.org.uk/our-c... ⏳ Time is running out – referendum closes 15 Dec! #OurContractOurFuture

🚭This is a landmark step forward in the pursuit of creating a smoke free Wales. 🪧The BMA is proud to have campaigned for this as part of the Wales Tobacco Control Alliance and we will now support its progression through the House of Lords bit.ly/4oPiwtx

🗳 Halfway through the referendum for resident doctors in Wales. ✅ Have you read the contract reform details? 👉 www.bma.org.uk/our-c... Make sure your voice counts!

🗓️Today is also the final day to request a replacement link to participate in the contract referendum. ⏱️Members have until 12 noon to make a request through the replacement link form tinyurl.com/3fpc5rwc #OurContractOurFuture

You have until midnight to join and still get a vote

⏳ Resident doctors in Wales: one last day to join the BMA and have your say on the proposed contract referendum! ✅ Your committee recommends voting YES. 👉 Join now: www.bma.org.uk/join-us ℹ️ Why YES: www.bma.org.uk/news-... #OurContractOurFuture

🩺 Resident doctors & final-year students in Wales: 🗳 Want to vote in the proposed contract referendum? ✅ You need to be a BMA member and there’s THREE DAYS left to join and still be able to vote! 👉 www.bma.org.uk/join-us 📅 Don’t miss out! #OurContractOurFuture

🚨 Doctors in Wales #CorridorCare has been normalised. Survey shows so far ✅66% see patients with no ward every shift ✅93% report a surge in patients without beds ✅97% fear it causes significant harm We’re taking YOUR stories to the Senedd 👉 tinyurl.com/43sn6768#CorridorCare #EndCorridorCare

🩺Why join BMA Cymru if you’re a doctor in Wales? Because together, we make a difference! 💪 🗣️We’re winning campaigns that improve your working conditions and your patients’ care. Every voice counts – and the more we have, the stronger we become. ✅ Better pay ✅ Safer workplaces

⏳ One week left to join so you can have your say! 🩺 Resident doctors & final year med students in Wales – join the BMA today to take part in the contract referendum. ✅ Your voice matters – don’t miss out! 👉 Join now: www.bma.org.uk/join #OurContractOurFuture

📢 Doctors in Wales: your #CorridorCare stories matter. On 10 Dec, the petition on corridor care will be discussed in the Senedd – and we want to take YOUR experiences there. 👉 Share your story: tinyurl.com/43sn6768 Make patient safety a priority. #EndCorridorCare

🗳️Have you voted on the proposed resident doctor contract? 📩 If you haven't received the email from Civica with your individual voting link you can request a new form 🔗 bit.ly/4pH6UcR ❓Not a member yet? Join the BMA by 9 December to have your say

📣Calling all medical students in Wales! 🖥️Join our All Wales Conference Workshop on 3 Dec, 6–7pm (MS Teams). 🗣️Learn how ideas become policy, influence debate & write a great motion for conference. ✅ Register now: [email protected]

💡Resident doctors starting a new rotation? WRDC members share tips! ✅ Don’t forget the essentials – Divya Singh ✅ Plan your learning goals – Imogen John Read their advice in the BMJ blog 👉 www.bmj.com/content/391/...

📢 Tomorrow! Final year medical students in Wales – join us online 25 Nov, 7–8pm! Find out more about the proposed resident doctor contract and what it could mean for you. 📩 Register now: tinyurl.com/3nw4w8fm #OurContractOurFuture

“This package makes progress towards our pay restoration goals, improves our terms, and conditions, and sets out a clear path to addressing medical unemployment” 🗳️Read our blog to help you understand what’s on offer and why we recommend you vote yes www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

🗳 The referendum is open ✅ Only BMA members can vote! 📩 Members will receive an email today with a voting link and all the details 👉 Join before the 9/Dec to have your say: [https://www.bma.org.uk/join-us] 🗣️ Your voice matters! #OurContractOurFuture

⏳ Resident doctors in Wales – tomorrow is an important date 📅 Referendum opens 24 Nov ✅ Check your membership now 🗳 Your voice matters – be ready! ⚕️Resident doctors & final-year students in Wales, don’t miss out. #OurContractOurFuture

BMA Membership benefits - what's your favourite? Our online learning platform? ✅ 900+ evidence-based courses, updated with the latest guidance👉www.bma.org.uk/membe... 🤝 Or our employment advice? We’re here to help tinyurl.com/3hj664c5

📢 Final year medical students in Wales – don’t miss this! Join us on 25 Nov, 7–8pm for an online webinar about the proposed resident doctor contract. ❓ Got questions? We’ve got answers – your future matters! 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3nw4w8fm #OurContractOurFuture

🗳 The contract referendum for resident doctors is coming up – 24 Nov 💻Are your details up to date? ✅You need to be a BMA member to vote! 👉 Join today: www.bma.org.uk/join-us #OurContractOurFuture