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Today's Covid Inquiry report recounts the pandemic’s truly devastating impact on doctors, and our patients.   Watch @thomasdolphin speak to press this afternoon

✊Solidarity to Health Visitors @CwmTafMorgannwg in pursuit of fairer pay and recognition for the important role they play in our healthcare system

"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 ⬇️

🏥 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

⏲️ Tonight at 8pm: 👀Byd ar Bedwar on S4C airs a programme on corridor care, featuring patients and doctors, including BMA Cymru, plus our joint demonstration with RCN Wales outside the Senedd. 📺 #EndCorridorCare

⏲️ Heno am 8yp: 👀 Mae Byd ar Bedwar ar S4C yn darlledu rhaglen ar ofal mewn coridorau, gyda chyfweliadau â chleifion a meddygon, gan gynnwys y BMA Cymru, a'n protest gyda RCN Cymru y tu fas y Senedd. 📺

📢 Resident doctors in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❓Have you secured a training post? 🗣️We need to hear about your circumstances to improve opportunities for all 🔗Complete the survey bit.ly/4d2Hrr2

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🔗 bma.org.uk/what-we-do/ann…

🗞️ ABUHB latest BMA LNC Newsletter includes: ⚖️ MHA assessment rates 🗣️ 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/AQiEtRUQ7…

🗳️ 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. 👉 bma.org.uk/what-we-do/uk-…

To mark #InternationalWomensDay , the BMA's Women in Academic Medicine (WAM) group is hosting a webinar with colleagues from the legal profession, to spotlight the systemic issues of sexism, harassment and violence 📅 10 March 2026: 12:30–14:00 🔗Register bit.ly/4rUWU0U

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 bit.ly/4re53NH #GiveToGain #IWD2026

Diolch yn fawr to all delegates for taking part in the Welsh Conference of Representatives of Local Medical Committees. Have a great weekend. #WLMC2026

“This last year has been one of resilience, collaboration and ultimately progress.” GPC Wales chair @GOelmann says "we must continue this momentum to address and reverse what has been over a decade of underfunding." #WLMC2026 Read the speech in full: tinyurl.com/4fdjwdmk

Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care @Jeremy_Miles thanks GPs for everything they do. “I value general practice and want to support and sustain the profession.” #WLMC2026

👋Croeso to delegates attending today’s Welsh Conference of Representatives of Local Medical Committees🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join the livestream from 9am: bma.org.uk/what-we-do/loc… #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 🔗bit.ly/4d2Hrr2

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