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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
4 months
Doctors in Distress is an independent charity that provides peer support for all UK based healthcare workers to promote and protect their mental health and prevent suicide. We run a range of free group-based peer programmes focused on mental health for all healthcare workers. We…
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
2 years ago Dr Jagdip Sidhu consultant cardiologist tragically took his life due to work stresses with seemingly no colleagues to talk to. His brother Amandip started Doctors in Distress to prevent further suicides, providing PPE for Mental Health
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Calls for action over doctor suicide rates after Dartford consultant took his own life

Growing concern over hospital capacities due to Covid-19 and the winter spike has led to suicide rates amongst doctors being raised with the Prime…

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Thank you Channel 5 News for highlighting the issue of doctors taking their own lives. The statistics are shocking, doctors are also brothers, sons, fathers, sisters, daughters, mothers, friends, colleagues and are all hugely missed. Your job should not lead to this.
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Channel 5 News
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One doctor in the UK dies by suicide every one to two weeks, according to figures by @DoctorsDistress . The situation is worse still among women in the profession. One doctors tells @leylahayes "we don't want to let patients down, but we have to think about our own health too".
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The mental health of health workers fundamentally suffered during the pandemic as ITV’s drama Breathtaking has shown. Health professionals continue to struggle today, with cases of stress and burnout increasing. We want to drive a positive wellbeing support culture for…
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Yesterday, Doctors in Distress founder Amandip Sidhu, Patron Adam Kay and CEO Ann Paul along with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Chairman Phil Townsend, CEO Matthew Coats, and Chief Nurse Kelly McGovern planted a memorial tree at Watford General Hospital to…
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A Memorial tree was planted yesterday in the hospital garden at Sandwell General Hospital dedicated to all healthcare colleagues who have died by suicide and a symbol of commitment to humane, not heroic, leadership. 💙 @NHSBeeky @amateuradam @adave_NHS @SWBHnhs @AcutemedSarbc
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WE WON! 🏆 Congratulations to our amazing founder Amandip Sidhu, who has won the Caroline Flack Mental Health Hero Award at this year's the Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards. We are so incredibly proud of Amandip, and amongst such tough competition, his win is a testament to his…
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We were privileged to host a reception in Number 11 Downing Street last night to discuss how best to tackle the mental health crisis in healthcare workers. We were so encouraged by the determination and passion in the room to make a real difference in promoting wellbeing. Thanks…
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Given the increasing rates of mental illness amongst healthcare workers, we are shocked that @NHSPracHealth 's vital services have been decommissioned for secondary care staff. This service has been a lifeline to so many. We will continue to support secondary care staff but we…
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Important service update.
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Yesterday was a deeply meaningful day at Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow as we gathered to plant a memorial tree, honouring the memory of healthcare workers who have lost their lives to suicide. This event marks the beginning of our National Memorial Tree Planting campaign…
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of an active member in the #MedTwitter community. Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. If you're a healthcare worker and you are struggling, please know you're not alone. Our weekly support…
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Good luck to our wonderful Trustee @subodhdave1 as he prepares for the London Marathon this weekend! We are cheering you on every step of the way 💙
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5 years
Another life saved!!! A consultant surgeon on sick leave was contemplating suicide. He heard our podcast on burnout and sought help realising how close he was. He let us know he is getting help and is in a safer place now. This is why we do what we do!!
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3 years
❗With so many medical professionals working over the festive season it’s easy to forget what it looks and feels like to be burnt out. ❗We’re sharing these signs, reminding you all to check in with yourself or anyone else. ❗We’ve got you. Know the signs. #doctorsindistress
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We would like to wish @subodhdave1 a huge amount of luck and well wishes as he begins his 10 day cycle ride fundraiser for @DoctorsDistress to donate to this amazing challenge please follow the link - @ClareGerada @Anna_Soubry #ppeformentalhealth
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Today is Suicide Prevention Day🎗️ In the UK, 1 doctor takes their own life every 3 weeks, and 1 healthcare professional takes their own life every week. Doctors in Distress works to promote and protect the mental health of all healthcare workers and prevent suicides in the…
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Healthcare workers are struggling. 1 doctor takes their own life every 3 weeks, 1 nurse every 3 days. Help us to help them. #nationalsuicidepreventionstrategy
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The current state of the NHS and our precious health workers is unimaginable. They desperately need support! We are dedicated to protecting mental health and stopping suicide in health workers. Please donate to help: #SupportThoseInBlue #doctorsindistress
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We know that healthcare workers are stressed, burnt out and suffering with higher levels of mental health illness than ever before. Tonight, the televised version of Rachel Clarke’s book Breathtaking will be screened on ITV1 at 9pm. It is expected to be a harrowing look at the…
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4 years
Our charity exists with the single goal of zero suicides amongst doctors by 2025. The urgent priority is to create a network of facilitated therapeutic spaces for doctors, we know this will work. Please visit our donation page and help us if you can.
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2 years
So proud and honoured to be part of this important commemoration event today. Our incredible healthcare workers need more mental health support to stop tragic stories like this one occurring 💙 @AmandipSidhu01
@NHSCharities
NHS Charities Together 💙
@NHSCharities
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(1/6) 🌳 Today, author and former doctor, @amateuradam , was joined by @DoctorsDistress and @LhFoundation to plant ‘Shruti’s’ tree at Ealing Hospital in memory of NHS staff who have died by suicide.
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@subodhdave1
Subodh Dave ☘️🌻🌞 Humanising Medicine
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4 years
@DoctorsDistress Phew
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Today, our wonderful Trustee, Professor Subodh Dave and 12 NHS colleagues have begun their 9-day cycle across France to raise £20,000 for Doctors in Distress🚴‍ The team will be riding from the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea, a distance of over 1000 km from Caen to…
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🔷Today is blue Monday and we are turning BLUE to raise awareness of the mental wellbeing of those wearing blue. Join us and post something blue, or repost this on your social media. Or donate to help us support those working in ICU at: #blueforbluemonday
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4 years
An update from the amazing Dr Subodh Dave in Inverness during his charity cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats in 2020. @subodhdave1 @adave_NHS @BAPIOUK @Anna_Soubry @Fern_Britton @drphilhammond
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This is fantastic news (for now). Hopefully the review will show the benefit of this vital service and how important it is to continue funding in the future 💙
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NHS Practitioner Health
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Important service update.
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So @subodhdave1 first day ending in Truro which is a total distance of 69miles. The journey begins riding towards Holsworthy. Please continue to support his bike ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats by donating – @ClareGerada @AmandipSidhu2 @Anna_Soubry
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Well done @subodhdave1 for successfully reaching Lanark #Scotland with the next stop of his journey being Pitlochry. 3 more locations to go, please keep supporting @DoctorsDistress #ppeformentalhealth
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We are so immensely proud to see our chair @ClareGerada receive a Damehood in the Queens birthday honor list for her services in general practice. Clare has made a continued effort to raise awareness around the mental health and stigma of doctors. This award is truly deserved.
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On the 20th August @subodhdave1 will embark on an epic challenge to cycle 874 miles in 10 days from Land’s End to John o’Groats. In the process he is generously raising money for Doctors in Distress. Please help to support Subodh! @dr1in4
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Congratulations to our amazing supporters in this year's London Marathon! @subodhdave1 , @AlinaV_Psy and Andie all did a fantastic job in completing the 26.2 mile challenge to raise money for Doctors in Distress. Every penny raised helps our charity support the mental health of…
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2 years
❗We have a new start date for our IMG programme! The opening webinar will now take place on Friday, 4th November, where we'll hear from our wonderful Trustee @adave_NHS and other IMG speakers! 👉More info and sign up here: #doctorsindistress #imgsupport
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We're looking forward to joining this debate tonight, which is set to be an important discussion on the current NHS crisis and changes that must be made. Tune in at 7pm tonight, live! @SkyNews @AmandipSidhu01 #doctorsindistress
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Sky News
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NHS staff striking, long waiting times and overcrowding in hospitals - can the NHS survive? Join our debate on the future of our health service. Click the link to join our live studio audience 👉 ⏰ 7pm 📆 Tomorrow 📍 University Hospital Coventry
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❗️Tomorrow we are turning blue for blue Monday, to try and change its meaning and to raise awareness of the mental wellbeing of the medical professionals wearing blue.  ❗️This is what you can do to help ⬇️ #blueforbluemonday #doctorsindistress #medicsindistress
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1 year
🙏Thank you so much for the support @JujuliaGrace
@JujuliaGrace
Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙
@JujuliaGrace
1 year
To anyone know doesn’t know Amandip, he does fantastic work with his organisation @DoctorsDistress , supporting NHS doctors.
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3 years
❄️A Christmas message of support from Doctors in Distress and @subodhdave1 ❄️ Subodh will be hosting a live Facebook chat with @Anna_Soubry , tomorrow at 4pm on Christmas Eve, for those who need it. #doctorsindistress
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1 year
Today was a very special day for us as we held a tree-planting ceremony at Kingsway Hospital in Derby to remember all the healthcare workers who have been lost to suicide. 💙 See the full post here: @amateuradam @derbyshcft #nohealthcarewithoutselfcare
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4 years
Today the case that inspired Doctors in Distress, the suicide of Dr Jagdip Sidhu was mentioned in Parliament and by Boris Johnson. A huge milestone and moment of recognition for us seeing these sorts of conversations happen but still plenty more work to do. #doctorsindistress
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4 years
The challenge that @subodhdave1 gave himself to raise awareness of mental health and burn out in doctors has been truly inspirational to see. The final ride to John O'Groats with a total of 975 miles covered! Please donate and send well wishes and support.
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🎄Head over to our Facebook page at 4pm on Christmas Eve this Thursday for an informal chat hosted by @Anna_Soubry and @subodhdave1 🎄 🗯️Please share this with anyone who you think might need it. #doctorsindistress
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We are honoured to have been given an award by the @BAPIOUK committee at the annual #bapioac19 yesterday . Our founder, Amandip Sidhu, accepted it on behalf of all the doctors who are no longer with us that paid the ultimate sacrifice. @jsbamrah @RameshMehta15 @mathew_satheesh
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🆘 BURNOUT. 🆘 Burnout doesn’t look like what we were trained to think burnout looks like, and it isn’t always caused by what we think it is. 🆘 Help us to raise awareness of the symptoms and causes of burnout. 🆘 Help us to prevent burnout. #doctorsindistress #wellnesswednesday
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@DoctorsDistress
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This excellent @BBCSounds interview with our Trustee @subodhdave1 shows why he is undertaking a mammoth marathon challenge for our charity. Listen here and then please consider donating 🙏 #fundraiser #MentalHealthMatters
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Why is Dr Dave running a marathon a month? - BBC Sounds

A Derbyshire doctor who lost two colleagues to suicide is raising cash for charity.

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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay Join us to hear from a distinguished panel @WesselyS @ProfLAppleby @adave_NHS @ClareGerada @CNagpaul about ‘Doctors, mental illness and suicide’ on 9/9/2020 at 6pm. Register here
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3 years
🚨Rescheduled! 💻The launch webinar for our Restore project with @MichaelRosenYes and @doctor_oxford has been rescheduled to 4th October! Timings and everything else remain the same! 🎟️Get your tickets here: #doctorsindistress #restore
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Our thoughts go out to Dr Sureshs wife during this most difficult of time. @BAPIOUK @RameshMehta15 @jsbamrah NHS consultant, 50, at centre of sex claims probe drowned in a river via
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NHS consultant, 50, at centre of sex claims probe drowned in a river

Dr Sridharan Suresh, 50, an anaesthetist at the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, was found dead in the River Tees. Pictured is his wife, Visalakshmi, at today's inquest.

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Doctors In Distress
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From #Manchester to #Penrith with a total of 524 miles complete Incredible! The first part of the cycle ride is now complete. Wishing you all the best for the 2nd half @subodhdave1 To donate and support @DoctorsDistress follow the link -
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@subodhdave1 is doing amazing, he has now completed day 3 of his journey, which began in Holsworthy and ended in Axbridge with a total distance of 209 miles now covered. Please continue to support @DoctorsDistress visit our website to find out more -
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🚨New Programme Launch 🚨 🚑In partnership with @ParamedicsUK , we are running weekly support groups for paramedics, starting with a webinar on 6th September, 2-3pm. ➡️Find more info and register here: #parahealth #paramedicwellbeing
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We're 3 today! 3 years of working to protect mental health and stop suicide in UK health workers. We've come a long way but there is still much to do, our work is more vital than ever! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far! @AmandipSidhu01 #doctorsindistress
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The mental health of our healthcare workers needs to be at the top of the agenda. Great to hear @DrRosena speaking up for NHS workers who are struggling. It's OK not to be OK 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
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Our NHS is in crisis and staff are burnt out. It comes as no surprise that 6.4 million mental health sick days were taken by staff last year. Shamefully, the Government refused to extend funding for mental health support for NHS workers yesterday.
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Well done to @subodhdave1 successfully reaching #Manchester with a total of 412 miles now covered, sporting his DiD T-shirt. The journey will now be towards the next stop of #Penrith Keep supporting #PPEformentalhealth @DoctorsDistress @ClareGerada
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📣We're very pleased to announce the launch of our Restore project, in partnership with @Bigger_Pict and @NHSPracHealth 💻The opening webinar has the incredible speakers @MichaelRosenYes & @doctor_oxford ➡️All info and sign up: #doctorsindistress #restore
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🚀We're launching a new programme of peer support groups for Doctors with Long COVID! 📅Beginning with an introductory webinar on 25th January and support groups to follow from 8th February. 👉Register here: #doctorsindistress #doctorswithlongcovid
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📣Medical students! 💻We're running a webinar for you next week as part of our new Dr1in4 Programme. 💙One of our wonderful Ambassadors will be chatting with our Trustee @subodhdave1 about his experience of mental illness. ➡️Sign up: #doctorsindistress
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Today a memorial tree was planted at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @BTHFT in memory of healthcare workers who have taken their own lives. This is the first memorial tree to be planted in Yorkshire as part of our National Memorial Tree campaign, in partnership…
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Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! Please read Subodh's story & find out how you can donate here: @subodhdave1 @dr1in4
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Did you know that almost a third of healthcare staff feel burnt out because of their work? Among the signs for burn out are feeling tired or drained all the time, difficulty sleeping, overwhelmed, or feeling isolated. Ambulance staff and nurses are the top two professions in…
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We've been nominated! 🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that our Founder, Amandip Sidhu, has been nominated for the Caroline Flack Mental Health Hero Award for the Sun Who Cares Wins Awards. It is such an incredible honour to be nominated for this award and a testament to all of…
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😷A recent survey has found that around 1.3 million people in the UK are suffering with Long COVID. 💙We're launching a new peer support programme specifically for Doctors with Long COVID, more info and sign up here: #doctorsindistress #longcovidsupport
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To all medics on the frontline we here at Doctors in Distress are thinking of you and sending you our support and thanks for your hard work in looking after society. We urge everyone to help you help us. @TheDA_UK @DocSupportNet @NHSEngland #Doctors
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The recording from the webinar "Medics & Mental Illness" held on Sep 9th 2020 is now on our youtube channel. Check it out in case you missed it, worth watching!
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Our incredible Trustee, Professor Subodh Dave, is on a mission to run a marathon a month until June where he will finish with The Comrades Marathon in South Africa. All the money raised will go towards Doctors in Distress to support our work in protecting the mental health of…
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Today, on International Women’s Day, we launch our Stamp Out Sexism campaign. We know that two thirds of women working in surgery have reported being the target of sexual harassment and 91 per cent of women doctors have experienced sexism. Experiencing sexual misconduct can…
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🍀Good luck to our wonderful trustee @Anna_Soubry who takes to the #BlackChair on Saturday evening representing @DoctorsDistress on Celebrity Mastermind! See how she gets on answering questions about Fawlty Towers, this Saturday, @BBCOne at 18.30. #Mastermind #doctorsindistress
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Suicide is killing more people than Corona virus. What are we doing to quash the spread of that? #coronavirus #CoronavirusOutbreak #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness
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New NHS figures released today show that almost a third of staff feel burnt out because of their work and less than half claim they can meet all the conflicting demands on their time at work. Although there has been an increase in the percentage of workers who feel that their…
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
💻Missed the launch webinar of our Doctors with Long COVID support programme last week? Catch up here: ➡️Register to join the support groups here: @EmmaDillonMH @HSFCharity #doctorsindistress #supportourdoctors
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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We are launching a new campaign today to #SupportThoseInBlue amidst the current winter crisis facing the NHS. Help us continue our vital support by sharing this post, spreading awareness and donating. Any donations hugely appreciated! #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Lets mark the day where we remember those who were great doctors but succumbed to this awful phenomenon. No one should face the same fate or outcome. #NPSADay @gmcuk @TheBMA @NHSImprovement @NHSEngland @NHSuk @nhsemployers
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
‘In my 30 years as a GP, the profession has been horribly eroded’ ❗Have you seen our Chair, Dame @ClareGerada has written an article about her incredible medical career for the @guardian long read section today? 👀Read the full article: #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
😢Mental health stats for junior doctors are some of the worst amongst healthcare workers. 💙We are currently running wellbeing webinars for junior doctors, as well as programmes for other healthcare workers, visit our website for more: #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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#ItsOkayToNotBeOkay @subodhdave1 even with an unfortunate start to his journey today, he was able to get back up and reflect on the positives. #mentalhealthmatters @DoctorsDistress
@subodhdave1
Subodh Dave ☘️🌻🌞 Humanising Medicine
@subodhdave1
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@DoctorsDistress Thank you for the support Had a bit of an unlucky start Came off the bike and snapped the frame Am fine just a few scrapes Easy to think you're a failure or fake That's why #MentalHealthMatters Will come back to do this stretch I promise
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
🙏Very grateful to be part of @3dadswalking visit to Shruti's tree yesterday! 💙Thank you for having us to help raise awareness of #mentalhealth and #suicide in health workers. @amateuradam @ambikamod @AmandipSidhu01 @Paul1Ann #doctorsindistress #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
👀Read the devastating stories of 3 nurses' experiences during the pandemic: 🤗We're here to provide support for nurses and allied healthcare workers with our latest group programme. 💭Sign up here: #supportournurses
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
🎉Huge congrats to our wonderful trustee @subodhdave1 being a #QueensBatonBearer in Birmingham yesterday! 🧠Raising awareness for mental health in healthcare workers and the work of @DoctorsDistress !
@subodhdave1
Subodh Dave ☘️🌻🌞 Humanising Medicine
@subodhdave1
2 years
Proud #QueensBatonBearer @birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames Raising #MentalHealthAwareness in ppl + #healthcare workers @rcpsych @DoctorsDistress @coribish @bbcwm @HSJnews @ClareGerada @adave_NHS @paulfarmermind #Running Humbled by stories of other Bearers
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
1 year
A new report finds that mental health is consistently the most reported reason for staff sickness. 💙Our programmes allow health workers a safe space to reflect on the emotional impact of their job to help prevent burnout and mental health illnesses worsening. #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
Our Chair Dame @ClareGerada has written a very moving and important piece: ‘Suicide and the myth of Sisyphus’ for the @bmj_latest . ➡️Read the full article here: #suicideawareness #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
😅We had a technical glitch yesterday with tickets for the launch of our 'Restore' project, sorry to anyone this affected! 💭Don't miss the amazing @doctor_oxford and @MichaelRosenYes on 4th October! ✏️Sign up here: #doctorsindistress #restoreproject
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
4 years
Utterly shameful that these cultures exist in the health system and medical professions. Why do we treat doctors so appallingly? No wonder some are driven to extremes, we urge anyone and everyone to remember that doctors are indeed human too. @DailyMirror @NHSEngland
@TheDA_UK
Doctors’ Association UK 💙
@TheDA_UK
4 years
During the worst winter crisis on record doctors have been pushed to the brink. Our report with over 600 testimonials reveals why doctors feel they have no other option but to leave the NHS. Thanks to @DailyMirror @MartinBagot #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 months
Marathon Monday Update! 🎉🏃‍♂️Our incredible Trustee Subodh has conquered yet another running challenge, extending the historic Naseby 1645 in Northamptonshire (16.5 miles) to marathon length and finishing strong, with an impressive time of 3:38! Show your support for his…
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
💙Each Monday we will be continuing to think of those in blue, by posting a message from a different medical professional. 💙This week we hear from Dr Stephanie Slater. #doctorsindistress #blueforbluemonday
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
27 days
We are so looking forward to this event tonight! It is set to be a great discussion so please join us.
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Dr Rachel Clarke
@doctor_oxford
27 days
This feels so timely after recent events. Delighted to be joining @NHSPracHealth & @DoctorsDistress for the first ever Wounded Healer Book Club 💙 Join us to discuss all things #BREATHTAKING 📍 Online 🗓️ Wed 17 Apr, 6.30pm Sign up here:
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
4 years
A THREAD: Why we need mental health PPE for Doctors and how you can help. Please RT. (TW: Suicide) 1/6
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
1 year
Don't miss @bbcquestiontime tonight, 10.40pm on BBC1 where our brilliant Chair, Dame @ClareGerada will be on the panel! It's sure to be a very informative and interesting debate with top healthcare specialists. Tune in! #doctorsindistress
@bbcquestiontime
BBC Question Time
@bbcquestiontime
1 year
On our #bbcqt healthcare special tomorrow, Fiona will be joined by Will Quince, Wes Streeting, Clare Gerada, James Bartholomew and Victor Adebowale Join us and an audience in Hoddesdon from 8pm on @BBCiPlayer or on @BBCOne after the 10 o'clock news
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
❓Got your tickets? 💻Our Restore project launches TONIGHT with an incredibly exciting, completely free webinar featuring guest speakers @MichaelRosenYes & @doctor_oxford ! 🌟Do not miss it - get your tickets here: #doctorsindistress #restoreproject
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
🥳Amazing work! Congratulations @thebeestoncoach for the last 31 days! 🙏We are so grateful for all your efforts, thank you so much!
@thebeestoncoach
@thebeestoncoach
@thebeestoncoach
2 years
It’s over! 5k a day ran every day in May for ⁦ @DoctorsDistress ⁩ Tired legs but I feel so much fitter and all for a great cause. If you’d like to celebrate my achievement you can still donate
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
🙌We've hit 4k followers! 🙏Thank you so much for all the follows, likes, shares & mentions. It all helps us reach healthcare workers in need of support. 💙Please continue to spread the word of the work we are doing and invite others to follow us too! #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
💙We exist to protect mental health and stop suicide within the NHS. 💬We provide free, facilitated peer support groups to allow health workers time and space to reflect on the emotional impact of their work. 👇Check out our details and get in touch! #doctorsindistress
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 months
Today we are launching a new bereavement group, which offers a confidential space for people to talk about losing a nurse family member or colleague to suicide. For many people, a sudden and often unexpected death brings feelings of despair and isolation so being part of a group…
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
8 months
Channel 2 Mediterranean update! Our amazing C2M team has faced some challenges over the past few days 🚲 Please continue to show your support as they carry on their 1000km cycle across France to raise vital funds for Doctors in Distress 💙 @subodhdave1
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
💪One last celebration of #InternationlWomensDay to round off the week! 🙏Just to say a huge #ThankYou to all the incredible 77% of women that make up our NHS. You are amazing and we are so grateful for what you do every day! #IWD22 #doctorsindistress #FeelGoodFriday
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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Did you see us on @GMB this morning? 📣We're calling for extra funding to allow healthcare workers the space and time to focus on their mental wellbeing! 👏 @ClareGerada #doctorsindistress #nohealthcarewithoutselfcare
@GMB
Good Morning Britain
@GMB
2 years
Thousands of NHS workers are actively looking to leave their job due to the effect of burnout or excessive work over the pandemic. Prof Dame Clare Gerada, Chair of @DoctorsDistress explains how there should be funding to allow staff to have time & space to seek support and help.
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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💻Missed our Restore launch webinar on Monday with @MichaelRosenYes @doctor_oxford and @Anna_Soubry or would like to revisit it? No problem 👇 👀Watch on our YouTube channel here: #doctorsindistress #restoreproject
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@DoctorsDistress
Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
7 months
This video outlines the heartbreaking effects of Covid-19 that are felt still by so many healthcare workers. We can never underestimate the effect that Covid-19 had mentally on those who risked their lives to care for us. Healthcare workers, Doctors in Distress is here for you.…
@The_TUC
Trades Union Congress
@The_TUC
7 months
'My worst day was losing eight patients in one shift. I cried for two days' Heart-breaking testimony from NHS staff at the Covid Inquiry.
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Doctors In Distress
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Healthcare workers are not OK. It’s a distressing fact that lives will be lost because of the funding cut to @NHSPracHealth services. Already one doctor takes their life every three weeks. NHS Practitioner Health provided life-saving treatment to so many doctors in hospitals and…
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
We’ve been at the @NHSPracHealth #WoundedHealer22 conference all day today and yesterday! 👏Come say hello to our friendly team and learn more about the work that we’re doing to support the mental health of healthcare workers in the UK! #doctorsindistress #woundedhealer22
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
3 years
🌟Thank you so much to the brilliant @MichaelRosenYes & @doctor_oxford for being part of the launch webinar of our Restore project in partnership with @NHSPracHealth & @Bigger_Pict last night! 🎥Stay tuned for the recording and details of further Restore events coming soon!
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
5 years
We are thrilled to have an abstract accepted for an oral presentation on doctors well-being & mental health at the WELLMED 4 International Conference in May 2020 . @TheBMA @TheDA_UK @DocSupportNet @ClareGerada @bmj_latest @Abi_Rimmer @monty5429 @WestM61
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
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Tonight we are holding the first session of our new online bereavement group Space to Think. Space to Think offers a confidential space for people to talk about losing a nurse colleague or nurse family member to suicide. It is almost always the case that struggling to make…
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Doctors In Distress
@DoctorsDistress
2 years
💙An important message from our founder @AmandipSidhu01 this #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧠Look after your mental health and those around you always! 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority' #doctorsindistress #WMHD
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