Gareth Oelmann

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.

Following extensive negotiations, General Practitioners Committee Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 has reached an agreement for the GMS contract with Welsh Government and NHS Wales. bma.org.uk/pay-and-contra…

@RCGPWales Well said Adrian! There would be nothing wrong with also addressing the ‘cheap’ element of the triad. Resource restoration would go a long way to enable access alongside continuity.

"Continuity (of care) is not just nice for doctors & patients... it is actually good. It saves lives" - Professor Adrian Edwards senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/a…

'Without change, general practice will continue to crumble and with it the foundations of the NHS in Wales.' GPs from @BMACymru giving evidence to a @SeneddWales inquiry give a stark warning: bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

The culmination of the GPC Wales ‘Save our Surgeries’ campaign of political, professional and public lobbying 🛟

NI hike fuelling crisis in general practice. Dr Aggarwal said: 'We are repeatedly told that general practice is an essential part of the NHS. Yet when it comes to funding and cost pressures, we are treated differently.' #BMAARM25 bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

We're flying the flag for #Pride this month at BMA House. The BMA is here to support members with any issues you may have at work or medical school, and to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality across medicine. bma.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

@AlanStout19 The minister doesn’t appear to understand the peril of inaction. #saveoursurgeries campaign in Wales spelt out the existential crisis in GMS and WG listened when our referendum gave a similar result. This response is breathtaking. We stand with our NI colleagues in Wales.

GPs have REJECTED the contract offer from @healhtdpt. 99.6% of them said it was not enough. We have written to the Minister requesting an urgent meeting.

📢 The Value of a GP We've made it very clear: general practice is vital to a healthy NHS. This new BMA report lays out the evidence – economic, clinical, and human – that shows why GPs are essential. Continuity of care is the remedy. Read here 👉 cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw1…

"We have reminded everyone that general practice is not just the entry point to the NHS; it is the system's foundation. We must not let this momentum fade" @GOelmann reflects on the past three years and the challenges ahead ⬇️ bit.ly/437XYUg

🚨 The RCN & BMA in Wales have launched a petition urging the Welsh Government to end corridor care in hospitals. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Patients deserve dignified treatment, not in corridors or waiting areas. 🔗 petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2465… #CorridorCare #Wales

‼️ATTENTION GPs in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’re launching new materials for surgeries to help explain the challenges we face as we ramp up our funding restoration campaign 🩺 Read this blog to find out all the details and download the posters and social media graphics 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/04/24/sta…

Our 24/7 peer support service is here for all doctors and medical students Our peer support doctors provide a reflective space and work with you to gain insight into your problems. 🔗bit.ly/43EEqIS #StressAwarenessMonth

🩺GPs in Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 you should have received an email on GMS contract guidance. 📧Please check your inboxes. We encourage all members to review the guidance, further information is available bma.org.uk/pay-and-contra…

⚕️ General practice in Wales faces immense pressures from underfunding, workforce shortages & demand. 📊We need change to sustain services. 📝 Please fill in our survey to help us understand the impact on workforce, workload & wellbeing 🔗surveymonkey.com/r/ZDZS5F5 #SaveOurSurgeries

Today we are launching our new way for you contact us if you would like an appointment with a GP. Our online request form is available via our website. Please click on the link below to see a demo of the online form. youtube.com/watch?v=4EDwg-…

Pleased to welcome the Health Secretary @Jeremy_Miles to #WLMC2025 today. He spoke to delegates about the crucial role GPs play in bringing the system back into balance. We look forward to working collaboratively to ensure GPs are valued and given the tools to thrive.

🗣️“Despite unprecedented challenges, the profession has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to providing the best possible care for patients. Your resilience is not just commendable; it is inspiring” @GOelmann addresses delegates at #WLMC2025

"Whilst it is clear to see that our professional, political and public lobbying has started to bear fruit, we need to see long-term investment in our people, our services, and the communities we serve" @GOelmann to conference at #WLMC2025