“Continuing to ignore the vital role that general practice plays in the NHS is a grave mistake. “Restore the proportion of the budget which has been cut….or else it will collapse” Dr Phil White, deputy chair of Welsh council delivers his speech to #ARM2024 #saveoursurgeries

Welsh contingent representing at #ARM2024 It has been a privilege to serve on BMA Cymru Wales Junior Doctors with these fabulous doctors over the last two years.

A whirlwind of a few days in beautiful Belfast for The BMA #ARM2024. Fantastic to meet so many dedicated colleagues and privileged to represent Mid Glamorgan. Lots of great debate, emphatic speeches and motions passed. BMA Cymru Wales well represented too!

📢Member update 🗳️The referendum on the pay offers for doctors working in secondary care has now closed. 📩The committees will now meet to consider the results and members will be notified shortly afterwards.

Members please check your emails for more details ⬇️

“We chose to stand up and be counted, refusing to accept further cuts to our pay" Oba Babs-Osibodu and Dr Peter Fahey on today's announcement ⬇️ bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

🖊️In a letter to the first minister Gareth Oelmann requested immediate action on the unacceptable delay to the 24/25 GMS contract negotiations   “We are actively evaluating all available options in the event of a dispute”   📩 Members have been sent an update   Read the letter ⬇️

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Welcome to all the new BMA members, it’s great to see so many new faces joining the movement today. 💪Together we’re standing strong 🧑‍💻If you missed us at your induction, sign up to the BMA online 👏You’ll pay nothing for your first three months supportingyou.bma.org.uk/p/7IPW-7GU/joi…

Bed pressures highest in Wales according to GMC report “Whilst it also cites other factors affecting the ability to deliver care, patient flow appears to be a greater concern for doctors in Wales compared with the rest of the UK" Our response ➡️bit.ly/4dUh7wL

📢Nominations to join the 24/25 committee are now open 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🙋Put yourself forward to... 🗣️Play a vital role in ensuring doctors voices are heard nationally, locally and in the workplace 🥼Influence BMA policy-making ⏰Nominations close 12pm, 22 August ➡️bit.ly/4cpSIhc

If you're a resident doctor in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 then you can now self-nominate to be a national rep for your colleagues. A great role with key decisions on pay, contracts and more this session 🩺 Join .The BMA before 18/8 and pay nothing for 3 months. Consider becoming a local rep too!

🩺Do you want to make a positive difference for doctors working in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿? 🗣️We need representatives from all health boards to join our 24/25 committee to improve 📌Pay 📌Working conditions 📌Wellbeing 🗳️Nominate yourself by 12pm 22 Aug ➡️bit.ly/4cpSIhc

🗳️ Don't forget to nominate yourself for our 24/25 committee 🩺Join us and help us to represent the profession on issues including pay, working conditions and burnout 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿We need representatives from across Wales to join us! Apply here by 22 August➡️ bit.ly/4cpSIhc

📢Reminder! ⏳ Nominations close at midday tomorrow 💻Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/4cpSIhc

📢Member update on the 24/25 pay award (1/3) 🗣️Since the publication of the DDRB report last month, we have sought an update from the Welsh Government 📩We understand an announcement on pay is likely to be made in early September, please look out for member emails

📰 Read the latest Cardiff and Vale University Health Board LNC newsletter for an update on: 🚗Car parking 📚 Study leave 🏥Infrastructure 🛏️Fatigue & Facilities Read ➡️ bit.ly/3ALPCa8