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Bariatric surgeon in Wales. Director in Wales, the Royal College of Surgeons of England. All views expressed are my own.

South Wales
Joined August 2009
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Big shout out to the sponsors @RoySocMed and @welshsurgeons meeting - without sponsors meetings won’t be possible @AppliedMed_CRS @KARLSTORZUK @TELABioInc @solventum and THDlab - Thank you
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Well done to all those who presented for the Ivor Lewis Prize. So much high caliber research and great to have some presentations from outside of Wales too
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Prof Jon Barry retweeted
Sharing the accreditation of @SwanseaCRECT @SwanseabayNHS as a recognised ileoanal pouch centre by @ACPGBI . Huge testament to the 30+ years of providing the service as founded locally by @JohnBeynon5 and Nick Carr. acpgbi.org.uk/about/news/538…
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Prof Jon Barry retweeted
Presidents of ⁦@asgbi⁩ , ⁦@RCSnews⁩ ⁦@RCSEd⁩ discussing the future of surgery Hernia Symposium with Barry Paraskeva, ⁦@Davidmlloyd1⁩ and ⁦@FilipMuysoms⁩ - experts in their field Discounts for trainees⁩ rsm.ac.uk/events/surgery/202…
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Prof Jon Barry retweeted
I leave @RCSnews next week after a hugely rewarding 3.5 years managing the College's Northern Ireland policy & public affairs work. Amazing people work in health & I've been privileged to work with many #heartslikelions. Now onto a new role @CarersNI. Can't wait to get stuck in💪
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As NHS waits in Wales hit another record high, our Director in Wales @jonbarry24 features in @Independent calling on the Welsh government to "ramp up progress on surgical hubs” to reduce long waits: ow.ly/1M2B50SFpKK
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Friday was a very special day at Princess of Wales Hospital as we formally renamed the day surgery unit to Richard Johnson Day Surgery Unit, in memory of an exceptional surgeon, leader and all round inspirational colleague. Thank you to Richard’s family.
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Prof Jon Barry retweeted
Brilliant presentation by Ken Clare @kenclare at #IFSOnapoli2023 - patient expectations @ECPObesity @UK_ASO @ObesityUK_org @bariatricBOMSS
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Celebrating #NHS75birthday. A time of reflection. In our 30th year of supporting our trainees, we are thinking of Brian Rees OBE. He saw a need for training in innovative technique to support the NHS in Wales. Voila WIMAT! Miss him everyday. We'd love to hear your memories of BIR
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Couldn’t agree more. Being referred to as “junior” having been qualified for best part of 13 years is unhelpful. Another reason I lament the loss of titles such as senior SHO and senior registrar as these reflected progression.
The term ‘junior doctors’ does doctors-in-training a disservice. Great news that BMA is dropping the term. I hope others do too.
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The term ‘junior doctors’ does doctors-in-training a disservice. Great news that BMA is dropping the term. I hope others do too.
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Today we celebrated #NHS75 with colleagues from across the Welsh healthcare sector at The people who care event at the Senedd. Our Wales board member Asmaa Al-allak joined us, speaking with MSs, including Health Minister @Eluned_Morgan. Thanks to our sponsors.
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The first group of medical students trained at Bangor University have completed their studies! 👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️ These are the first group of students to be trained entirely in North Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This is a positive step towards creating the North Wales Medical School. @BangorUni @cardiffuni
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Mr Mark Davies opening the 70th anniversary Welsh Surgical Society meeting in Portmeirion. Great to see old friends. @RCSnews
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“If the first route doesn’t work, try another way in.” After a 17-year career break raising two sons, Sarah returned to surgery on a SAS route with support from her trust. Sarah says flexibility, persistence and confidence are key. Read her story: ow.ly/OK3Q50ObVhs
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Are you a member of the surgical workforce in the UK? Complete the College’s workforce census and work with us to drive real change. The more we know, the better equipped we are to advocate for you. Take 10 minutes to complete the census: ow.ly/z2SW50NQaBH
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