BMA Wellbeing
@BMAwellbeing
@TheBMA's confidential wellbeing services support doctors & medical students in the UK. Find details on these plus a range of other resources on our website.
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The withdrawal of funding from NHS Practitioner Health is deeply concerning.
We're calling for funding to be retained so that doctors are not left without support. bma.org.uk/bma-media-centā¦
Did you know? All UK doctors and medical students can access a range of free and confidential BMA Wellbeing services.
These include a 24/7 counselling line, and peer support service.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wIDGY
The next #MedicalStudent / #StudentDoctor Huddle starts 17th April 7pm this 6 week programme is FREE and is sponsored by the The BMA BMA Wellbeing. Details š youokaydoc.org.uk/the-huddle
We signed a joint letter calling on Victoria Atkins to ensure investment in NHS staff wellbeing hubs. It is vital that the Government prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of all NHS staff. #FundNHSHubs
Today we remember those who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer condolences to everyone who was bereaved.
Read the blog from our council chair Philip Banfield š
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#DayofReflection [1/2]
If you are a doctor or medical student in need of additional support, you can find a list of wellbeing services available to you, both locally & UK-wide, in our wellbeing support services directory: bma.org.uk/sourcesofsuppoā¦
There is always someone you can talk to.
#TimeToTalkDay
Some interesting findings from Rachael Morrison (She/her) and Sarah Webb in their study on challenges to wellbeing in critical care:
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'Extreme events in healthcare can leave lasting psychological scars on team members and those around them.'
After a traumatic event there are things that you can do to help yourself, and your colleagues, to move on, Abi Rimmer hears
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A reminder to all UK doctors and medical students #MedTwitter - there is always someone you can talk to.
Our free and confidential 24/7 counselling line, and peer support service, are open to all doctors irrespective of BMA membership.
Learn more: bma.org.uk/advice-and-supā¦