British International Doctors Association
@bidauk.bsky.social
BIDA aims to support, train and acknowledge the wonderful work of Britain’s international doctors and dentists. We also promote understanding, tolerance, equity and fairness – join us, today. Website https://bida-online.com/
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Welcome to our Blue Sky account where there will be plenty of thinking about international doctors working in the UK. There are 1.5 million of us and Britain’s health service relies on us to survive. We should appreciate that more! Join us www.bidaonline.org/join-bida #NHS
Today, we’re asking doctors and patients for their medical memories of 1975. No computers, being called to the GP by intercom? And perhaps your first experience with an international doctor? Drop us a line…
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Today, we’re asking doctors and patients for their medical memories of 1975. No computers, being called to the GP by intercom? And perhaps your first experience with an international doctor? Drop us a line…
Formed from our ranks and often supported (largely in their own time) by our members, how lovely to see the Endometriosis Awareness North charity celebrated in the media - www.rochdaletimes.co.uk/rochdale-end...
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Formed from our ranks and often supported (largely in their own time) by our members, how lovely to see the Endometriosis Awareness North charity celebrated in the media - www.rochdaletimes.co.uk/rochdale-end...
“It’s time to accept that overseas doctors are here to stay, and treat these valuable people… as the foundational pillars of the UK health service” Bravo, Dr Mohamed Elsayad – please find a few minutes to read his words pharmaphorum.com/patients/ove...
Overseas doctors are keeping the NHS alive: It’s time we stopped taking them for granted
As a loud minority pushes Britain towards devolved nationalism, it’s worth remembering this sobering truth: without immigrants, there would be no NHS.
pharmaphorum.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
“It’s time to accept that overseas doctors are here to stay, and treat these valuable people… as the foundational pillars of the UK health service” Bravo, Dr Mohamed Elsayad – please find a few minutes to read his words pharmaphorum.com/patients/ove...
Nos vemos de nuevo Mexico! We have now returned from our 16th International Science Conference, where #endometriosis was one of the topics. More details coming soon here, and in our next BIDA Journal
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Nos vemos de nuevo Mexico! We have now returned from our 16th International Science Conference, where #endometriosis was one of the topics. More details coming soon here, and in our next BIDA Journal
Alarming and extremely sad. A large increase in international doctors leaving the UK risks creating huge holes in our healthcare, warn the @gmcuk.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4pzaye2s
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Alarming and extremely sad. A large increase in international doctors leaving the UK risks creating huge holes in our healthcare, warn the @gmcuk.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4pzaye2s
The Asian Leader has just carried an article from our women’s healthcare forum chair Dr Sharma celebrating the Pink Chai drive. This was the UK’s first-ever breast cancer campaign aimed at South Asian women (see picture).
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The Asian Leader has just carried an article from our women’s healthcare forum chair Dr Sharma celebrating the Pink Chai drive. This was the UK’s first-ever breast cancer campaign aimed at South Asian women (see picture).
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Our Migrants Not To Blame event is happening NOW.
Obi Amadi Unite - Lead professional Officer at Unite. Nurse, midwife, health Visitor and nurse practitioner and child of a Windrush era migrant.
"My mother's hands helped build the NHS, now our voices must defend it."
Obi Amadi Unite - Lead professional Officer at Unite. Nurse, midwife, health Visitor and nurse practitioner and child of a Windrush era migrant.
"My mother's hands helped build the NHS, now our voices must defend it."
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our Migrants Not To Blame event is happening NOW.
Obi Amadi Unite - Lead professional Officer at Unite. Nurse, midwife, health Visitor and nurse practitioner and child of a Windrush era migrant.
"My mother's hands helped build the NHS, now our voices must defend it."
Obi Amadi Unite - Lead professional Officer at Unite. Nurse, midwife, health Visitor and nurse practitioner and child of a Windrush era migrant.
"My mother's hands helped build the NHS, now our voices must defend it."
Wonderful to see governments united in promoting HPV vaccinations, reducing treatment inequalities, and promising a commitment to screening, on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day!
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Wonderful to see governments united in promoting HPV vaccinations, reducing treatment inequalities, and promising a commitment to screening, on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day!
Members of our team will join MPs and the leaders of charities @endometriosisuk.bsky.social and Dr Anita Sharma at a special December 6 event on raising awareness of the condition. Please give your support and learn more at: endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/upcoming-eve...
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Members of our team will join MPs and the leaders of charities @endometriosisuk.bsky.social and Dr Anita Sharma at a special December 6 event on raising awareness of the condition. Please give your support and learn more at: endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/upcoming-eve...
The sometimes-troubled process of discharging a patient from hospital back into their community, was one of the liveliest discussions at our latest conference. What is your experience, medics – and patients?
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The sometimes-troubled process of discharging a patient from hospital back into their community, was one of the liveliest discussions at our latest conference. What is your experience, medics – and patients?
From #Endometriosis Awareness North to #Homeless Friendly, our membership is involved in the charities that are the lifeblood of health and social care in Britain. Thank you to them – and all those who support their good causes!
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
From #Endometriosis Awareness North to #Homeless Friendly, our membership is involved in the charities that are the lifeblood of health and social care in Britain. Thank you to them – and all those who support their good causes!
On the eve of our International Conference in Cancun #Mexico, a reminder of the calibre of speaker who informed and delighted our recent British event. They included the @gmcuk.bsky.social who asked, “are we overthinking it?” bida-online.com/past-confere...
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
On the eve of our International Conference in Cancun #Mexico, a reminder of the calibre of speaker who informed and delighted our recent British event. They included the @gmcuk.bsky.social who asked, “are we overthinking it?” bida-online.com/past-confere...
During this #antibullyingweek our thoughts rightly turn to children who are being harassed. But the problem also exists in the workplace – and sadly, also the NHS. And that includes racist behaviour. Join us to combat this. Visit bida-online.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
During this #antibullyingweek our thoughts rightly turn to children who are being harassed. But the problem also exists in the workplace – and sadly, also the NHS. And that includes racist behaviour. Join us to combat this. Visit bida-online.com
Can the arts help us raise awareness of health inequalities such as #endometriosis? Join the debate by reading our new blog at bida-online.com/blogs/f/art-...
Art attacks health inequalities
From the days of play for today Cathy Come Home which first highlighted homelessness, to the Band Aid and Live Aid projects, the creative have changed minds, altered laws, and even helped bring down t...
bida-online.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Can the arts help us raise awareness of health inequalities such as #endometriosis? Join the debate by reading our new blog at bida-online.com/blogs/f/art-...
Our 16th BIDA International Science Conference will be hosted soon in Mexico. The South American country is becoming a hub for global medical gatherings with everything from urology to Alzheimer’s events also running this month! bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our 16th BIDA International Science Conference will be hosted soon in Mexico. The South American country is becoming a hub for global medical gatherings with everything from urology to Alzheimer’s events also running this month! bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
Our members are busily composing pieces for the next BIDA Journal. Past editions covered everything from perfect hospitals for patients to the medicinal value of honey! For more, visit bida-online.com/bida-journal
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our members are busily composing pieces for the next BIDA Journal. Past editions covered everything from perfect hospitals for patients to the medicinal value of honey! For more, visit bida-online.com/bida-journal
Read about the difficulties a Bangladeshi heritage doctor faced when coming to the UK prior to the pandemic. Join with us to make that transition process more welcoming. Supporters, mentors and most importantly friends await you! www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
IMGs Keep the NHS Running ‘But We Feel Overlooked’
An international medical graduate describes the challenges and rewards of working in the NHS – and why she feels overseas doctors are underappreciated.
www.medscape.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Read about the difficulties a Bangladeshi heritage doctor faced when coming to the UK prior to the pandemic. Join with us to make that transition process more welcoming. Supporters, mentors and most importantly friends await you! www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Our women’s healthcare chair will share a podium with heroic #endometriosis warrior Lucy, and MP Elsie Blundell on Dec 6. Political advocacy is we believe, so important, regardless of persuasion. Learn more about the event at bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Our women’s healthcare chair will share a podium with heroic #endometriosis warrior Lucy, and MP Elsie Blundell on Dec 6. Political advocacy is we believe, so important, regardless of persuasion. Learn more about the event at bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
Sales of a book by our Women’s Healthcare Forum Chair Dr Sharma have boosted the University of Manchester’s bid to find better treatment for #endometriosis. Endometriosis in Primary Care is available from all good online sites! tinyurl.com/bdd9aymd
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Sales of a book by our Women’s Healthcare Forum Chair Dr Sharma have boosted the University of Manchester’s bid to find better treatment for #endometriosis. Endometriosis in Primary Care is available from all good online sites! tinyurl.com/bdd9aymd
Report on GP training says we must address “the issue of ‘structural inequalities’ specific to IMGs (International Medical Graduates), including cultural adaptation, limited induction support, lack of structured mentorship and unconscious bias in supervision.” www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pulse-c...
Major review recommends urgent reform of medical training in England
A major new review of postgraduate medical training in England has recommended reforming training ‘as a matter of urgency’.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Report on GP training says we must address “the issue of ‘structural inequalities’ specific to IMGs (International Medical Graduates), including cultural adaptation, limited induction support, lack of structured mentorship and unconscious bias in supervision.” www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pulse-c...
Advocating for patients in busy and emotional hospital conditions can be tough! That’s why BIDA members are organising a conference where this conundrum is one of the main topics – visit bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Advocating for patients in busy and emotional hospital conditions can be tough! That’s why BIDA members are organising a conference where this conundrum is one of the main topics – visit bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
Bureaucracy debunked! A longer-term programme to ensure better access to GPs, emergency dental care and a culture of advice and guidance is to be launched by Government. What’s your view? www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breakin...
October 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Bureaucracy debunked! A longer-term programme to ensure better access to GPs, emergency dental care and a culture of advice and guidance is to be launched by Government. What’s your view? www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breakin...
BIDA stands against all racism and therefore applauds the PM’s attempts to tackle #antisemitism within the NHS. Learn more at tinyurl.com/32k2etd5
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
BIDA stands against all racism and therefore applauds the PM’s attempts to tackle #antisemitism within the NHS. Learn more at tinyurl.com/32k2etd5
A lack of places and clamour for more homegrown medics is forcing trainee doctors to ply their education in countries such as #Bulgaria. But that move comes with risks – see www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
A lack of places and clamour for more homegrown medics is forcing trainee doctors to ply their education in countries such as #Bulgaria. But that move comes with risks – see www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BIDA was thanked from the podium in #Oldham for its involvement in the UK’s first breast cancer campaign for South Asian women – see www.upturn.org.uk/en/blog/2025...
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
BIDA was thanked from the podium in #Oldham for its involvement in the UK’s first breast cancer campaign for South Asian women – see www.upturn.org.uk/en/blog/2025...