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“What are the solutions? Improved community and social care, with better access to primary care, yet plans for reforming elective care are far removed from the reality of general practice and what we know to be efficient and cost effective.” dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1…

Do you want to help with the Deep End Cymru Manifesto? Thurs 13th Feb, 1-5pm, Swansea. We will have campaigning experts on hand to help. Reimbursed £375 for GP, £150 for others from Deep End practices, email [email protected] to register. Tell all your Deep End colleagues!

I've #justsponsored Jemima Myrddin-Evans, who's fundraising for Child Bereavement UK on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/jemimafor…

The stark financial and jobs crisis in general practice highlighted by Rowena Christmas "I've got patients screaming out for appointments... (but) my accountant says if we don't cut GP sessions we are going to go under. That is just complete madness.

In her recent message to members, Rowena Christmas addressed the lack of GP jobs in Wales while workloads remain unsustainably high.

"I have met with doctors who are facing the harrowing challenge of struggling to find suitable work. This situation is scandalous and would have been impossible to imagine just a few short years ago." - Rowena Christmas

Rowena Christmas "Having seen the joy, pride & excitement felt by doctors & their families at the new members' ceremony... it is heartbreaking to realise that after all their work & commitment, many newly qualified doctors are afraid they may have to leave Wales... to find secure employment."

"The lack of available jobs is directly caused by the steady depletion of core GMS funding... coupled with inflation..., increases in the National Living Wage, along with the most recent shock of increased employers' National Insurance contributions" - Rowena Christmas

"How can we have unemployed GPs when patients are crying out for appointments?" r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/49LX-10U2

It was an honour to speak at MP Cath Fookes event to celebrate International Women’s Day. Take home thoughts: *Push back against Imposter Syndrome *Be your own advocate *Be brave and say yes to opportunities *Passion and commitment can change the world *Women! We can do this!

Rowena Christmas is fundraising for Cymorth i Ferched - Welsh Women's Aid on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/rowena-ch…

I can’t quite believe I’ve signed up for Brecon Half Ironman as my first triathlon! But Welsh Women’s Aid an incredibly important cause. Domestic abuse has a profound impact on our society. Helping famies can change lives for generations to come.

RCGPNI's press release in response to imposition of GP contract and Health Minister's comments on GP access:

Three weeks to go! Thank you to everyone who has donated, offered advice or joined me training. You are amazing! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/rowena-ch…

The Nation of Sanctuary is about helping people to have the best opportunity to integrate with Welsh society. Part of doing so for some will include having their health concerns & trauma addressed in the community by a GP. #RefugeeWeek #NationOfSanctuary

We welcome Welsh Government’s important step to make Wales the first Marmot Nation. Tackling health inequalities needs whole-Govt action on housing, education, work & more. GPs see the impact daily & we’re here to help shape a fairer, healthier Wales.

We are looking forward to meeting Senedd members at Y Farchnad. It is going to be hot day, so a perfect moment to pause enjoy some of the fresh fruit on our stand and have a conversation about how a well resourced general practice is good for the patient, the NHS & the taxpayer.

theguardian.com/society/2025/j… Important article highlighting the prevalence of domestic abuse in the UK and the importance of our role in Primary Care theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

"The medical profession in Wales continues to experience extraordinary pressure, driven by resource constraint. Nowhere is this more acute than in General Practice." Iona Collins.DOCTOR. addresses #BMAARM25

Air pollution was killing 500 people a week and costing £27bn a year in ill health, NHS care and productivity losses, the research showed. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…