Our Co-chair Chaand Nagpaul calls for more support for health workers. ‘It would be surprising if colleagues were not in distress, given the environment we work in.’ @bma.org.uk @nhsprachealth.bsky.social www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

Today is National Suicide Memorial Day for Healthcare workers, an annual event in memory of those lost to suicide – colleagues, friends, and loved ones whose absence is deeply felt. 2,500 have lost their lives in this way in the UK since 2011, an average of four every week. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

The Lancet Oncology no less... @doctorsindistress.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

In both print and online versions of today’s @financialtimes.com, our Chief Executive @theasrstein.bsky.social says the vision behind the 10 Year Health Plan is the right one. The ambition for England’s NHS is clear, but it will be harder to achieve. www.ft.com/content/eeff...

The Government's 10-Year Health Plan takes welcome steps to tackle NHS staff mental health, with new standards on safety, flexibility & wellbeing. We’re pleased to see our input reflected & stand ready to help deliver real change. Do you think the measures go far enough? #NHS #mentalhealth

Having a productive afternoon...

Thank you to @bma.org.uk for inviting me to deliver the Sir Victor Horsley lecture at this year's #BMAARM2025 meeting.

The Institute of Naval Medicine—the spiritual home of Royal Navy doctors—has joined our National Memorial Tree Campaign. At the ceremony, Surg Capt Heames honoured healthcare workers lost to suicide. Want to plant a tree? DM us to join our info session tomorrow. #MentalHealth

Loved this gift from my youngest son...

I'm giving a lecture next week! Eek! I am delivering the Victor Horsley lecture next week at the @bma.org.uk Annual Representatives Meeting Wish me luck! #BMAARM2025

#gianthaystacks a legend... Memories from the early 80's.

Check out this short clip of me on the news yesterday, proudly announcing the formal launch of @doctorsindistress.bsky.social in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's first memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers who have died by suicide was planted at a GP surgery in Belfast yesterday. Shore Road Surgery is the first organisation in NI to join our National Memorial Tree Campaign, in association with @amateuradam.bsky.social

We are experts in caring for those who care for others, providing confidential, compassionate support for mental health and wellbeing. If you are struggling, don’t wait. It is always better to reach out sooner rather than later. #NHSPractitionerHealth

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These quotes are a tough read but it's why we are continuing to push for cultural change within the health sector. We have to reach a time when it is going to be OK to admit you are struggling with your mental health.

www.the-londoner.co.uk/nhs-doctor-s... Please support @doctorsindistress.bsky.social to prevent further tragedies and protect those that work in our #NHS.

We're proud to announce a collaboration between The Poetry Pharmacy and Doctors in Distress to launch the new Restore Poetry Pills. These poetic remedies have been designed to lift the spirits, resist burnout and promote a hopeful and healed future. 💙 poetrypharmacyshop.co.uk/products/res...

We need your help to raise more money for our Every Minute Of Every Day urgent appeal. Can you organise a fundraising event for us, or get sponsorship to do a challenge? Find out how you can help here doctors-in-distress.org.uk/every-minute...

Our charity and @nhsprachealth.bsky.social aim to support health workers wherever they are on their mental health journey. Please seek support if you need it. doctors-in-distress.org.uk/information-... #nhs #mentalhealth #healthworkers

@doctorsindistress.bsky.social co-chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul said it was the responsibility of UK governments to better support healthcare staff's mental health, otherwise GPs will continue to leave the profession and levels of sickness absence across the NHS will rise. www.gponline.com/tackle-docto...

Our Weekly Support Groups are a place where healthcare workers can find peace and solace. To register for this free, online, confidential group, sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/doctors-in... #MedTwitter #nhs #healthcare #mentalhealth

We've reached the first milestone in our Every Minute Of Every Day fundraising appeal by raising £10,000, thanks to our supporters. We have £40K left to raise. Unless we hit our target, this vital service won't be able to continue. Please donate today 💙justgiving.com/campaign/everyminuteofeveryday

"Not giving priority to valuing, supporting and trusting the professionalism of staff ultimately risks the NHS shooting itself in the foot. Second, there’s evidence that happy staff are more productive staff." www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-... @doctorsindistress.bsky.social

Thank you for all your #kindness & all you do! 🧡 #nurses #midwives #healthcare #paramedics @kathevans2.bsky.social @sheenabyrom.bsky.social @fwmaternity.bsky.social @karenellab.bsky.social @racheln76.bsky.social @midwifekookie.bsky.social @nurseninapa.bsky.social (picture by natural life)

I was a doctor. Then I became a patient. A mental health patient. Join me as I discuss the stigma, shame and guilt of being unwell as a doctor And the hope that cones with recovery. #TimetoTalkDay

We are deeply disappointed that staff wellbeing targets have been cut from this year’s @nhsengland.bsky.social planning guidance. Staff are at breaking point. When is their mental health going to be taken into account? Without our health workers, there would be no NHS!

Calling all midwives 📢 We are running a free webinar with 2 great speakers talking about trauma exposure and burnout in maternity. Click here to register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/midwives-2in3-webinar-tickets-1223353405969?aff=oddtdtcreator @fwmaternity.bsky.social

Our free, confidential Stamp Out Sexism Listening Groups for any healthcare workers who have experienced sexual misconduct, start next week. Sign up today! eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-...

I think a few adults could learn from this too. Which one are you?

Feelings of shame, guilt and helplessness will be prevalent for so many healthcare workers right now who are experiencing moral injury during this winter crisis. Please support our appeal today justgiving.com/campaign/eve... #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #HealthcareCrisis #MentalHealthSupport

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The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported. Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting. Read more:

There' a huge emotional impact to care-giving, One we don't talk about. @doctorsindistress.bsky.social runs a weekly facilitated support group to share experiences and feel less alone. They need our support. Please donate. Anything helps. justgiving.com/campaign/eve... @amandipsidhu.bsky.social

Today we are proud to announce that two of our Trustees, Dr Chaand Nagpaul and Dr Jonathan Osborn, have been appointed co-chairs of Doctors in Distress. Chaand & Jonathan bring a wealth of experience to the role & a passion for supporting the wellbeing of healthcare staff. @amandipsidhu.bsky.social

The NHS faces a mental health crisis We're launching “Every Minute Of Every Day”, a fundraiser to support healthcare workers. Help us raise £50,000 to fund Weekly Support Groups for a year. https://s.mtrbio.com/wkgaezsoyk #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #MentalHealth #NHSWorkers

Susanna Reid, "Don't you need more staff? More GPs? You're opening new hubs, where are the staff?" Health Minister Karin Smyth, "We've already in the summer made sure there are more GPs" We have 2,000 fewer GPs than in 2015, and since then our population has increased by 5.3%

#StampOutSexism Listening Group Healthcare workers affected by workplace sexual misconduct, join our free online support group Connect, share, or listen in a safe space 📅 Last Tues monthly (28 Jan–24 Jun) ⏰ 7:30–8:30pm 📍 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-... #doctorsindistress #healthcareworksuk

Much to hope for in today's announcement by Keir Starmer to reduce #NHS waiting lists. Where is the staffing going to come from? Asking the #NHSworkforce to work longer hours and harder isn't a long term solution! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @doctorsindistress.bsky.social #Mentalhealth

Work tomorrow.. looking forward to 2025.. Anyone else?

This year, make it your resolution to help us fund a full year of Weekly Support Groups. 💙 Your support ensures doctors, nurses, and midwives have a safe space to share and heal—because their mental health matters. justgiving.com/campaign/eve... #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay

Merry Christmas! Whether you are on shift, or celebrating with loved ones, make sure to look after your mental health today! If Christmas is hard for you, Doctors in Distress are running their weekly online support group between 12:30-1:30pm today. Register here: https://buff.ly/4fyn7eV

An estimated 410,000 NHS staff will be giving up their Christmas Day to care for patients and their families. Thank you to them all! #ThankYouNHS

❄️ This Winter, let’s care for those who care for us. Healthcare workers face burnout and distress daily. 💙 Your donation to Every Minute of Every Day funds Weekly Support Groups, even on Christmas and New Year’s Day. justgiving.com/campaign/eve... #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #MentalHealthSupport #NHS

#everyminuteofeveryday What does that mean to you? Our #NHS is there for us & at the core of its being are its workers. 🩺 @doctorsindistress.bsky.social want to protect the mental health of the #NHS workforce and ensure that ANY healthcare worker can access our support groups when they need it.

Having a wonderful evening listening to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social in conversation with @claregerada.bsky.social for @doctorsindistress.bsky.social .

#daddyblackbird is on a trip to London today. @daddyblackbird.bsky.social