Doctors in Distress
@doctorsindistress.bsky.social
💙Charity protecting the mental health of UK healthcare workers and prevent suicide💙
To donate click here www.justgiving.com/doctors-in-distress
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Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group for health workers on Zoom today at 12.30pm if you are feeling anxious, stressed, exhausted- or in need of any emotional support. Groups are also on Thursdays and Sundays. They are all free and confidential.
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@doctorsindistress.bsky.social, co-founder of #NSMD, are creating #HopeThroughAction through their tree planting campaign and programmes which support health and care professionals.
Buy a set of 5 #NSMD memorial badges here: bit.ly/4gwpe4Z. Proceeds go to supporting health and care professionals.
Buy a set of 5 #NSMD memorial badges here: bit.ly/4gwpe4Z. Proceeds go to supporting health and care professionals.
September 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
@doctorsindistress.bsky.social, co-founder of #NSMD, are creating #HopeThroughAction through their tree planting campaign and programmes which support health and care professionals.
Buy a set of 5 #NSMD memorial badges here: bit.ly/4gwpe4Z. Proceeds go to supporting health and care professionals.
Buy a set of 5 #NSMD memorial badges here: bit.ly/4gwpe4Z. Proceeds go to supporting health and care professionals.
A short video from our lovely patron @amateuradam.bsky.social at Docklands Medical Centre c/o @nhsprachealth.bsky.social to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals lost to suicide.
#NSMD #HopeThroughAction
#NSMD #HopeThroughAction
September 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A short video from our lovely patron @amateuradam.bsky.social at Docklands Medical Centre c/o @nhsprachealth.bsky.social to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals lost to suicide.
#NSMD #HopeThroughAction
#NSMD #HopeThroughAction
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This #NSMD, we gathered at Docklands Medical Centre to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals we have lost to suicide. Together with Doctors in Distress, we reflected, remembered, and spoke about how to protect the wellbeing of our colleagues across the UK.
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This #NSMD, we gathered at Docklands Medical Centre to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals we have lost to suicide. Together with Doctors in Distress, we reflected, remembered, and spoke about how to protect the wellbeing of our colleagues across the UK.
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
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‘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...
‘Don’t suffer in silence,' charity urges health workers on national memorial day
One doctor dies by suicide about every three weeks and suicide rates among healthcare workers have been 24 per cent higher than the national average
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September 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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...
‘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...
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Today is #NSMD, a day organised by @doctorsindistress.bsky.social and @nhsprachealth.bsky.social to honour the health and care professionals we've tragically lost.
We are committed to help make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide #HopeThroughAction
We are committed to help make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide #HopeThroughAction
September 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Today is #NSMD, a day organised by @doctorsindistress.bsky.social and @nhsprachealth.bsky.social to honour the health and care professionals we've tragically lost.
We are committed to help make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide #HopeThroughAction
We are committed to help make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide #HopeThroughAction
We’ve planted 29 memorial trees across the UK to honour healthcare workers lost to suicide—and to spark vital conversations about protecting staff mental health.
Want a tree at your organisation? Join our info session tomorrow, 10–10:45am: contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
Want a tree at your organisation? Join our info session tomorrow, 10–10:45am: contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’ve planted 29 memorial trees across the UK to honour healthcare workers lost to suicide—and to spark vital conversations about protecting staff mental health.
Want a tree at your organisation? Join our info session tomorrow, 10–10:45am: contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
Want a tree at your organisation? Join our info session tomorrow, 10–10:45am: contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
During a typical working day in England, an A&E staff member is attacked every hour.
That is the horrifying reality for staff according to new figures by @rcn.org.uk
These incidents have a huge impact on mental health and our charity will continue to work hard to support you. 💙
That is the horrifying reality for staff according to new figures by @rcn.org.uk
These incidents have a huge impact on mental health and our charity will continue to work hard to support you. 💙
August 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
During a typical working day in England, an A&E staff member is attacked every hour.
That is the horrifying reality for staff according to new figures by @rcn.org.uk
These incidents have a huge impact on mental health and our charity will continue to work hard to support you. 💙
That is the horrifying reality for staff according to new figures by @rcn.org.uk
These incidents have a huge impact on mental health and our charity will continue to work hard to support you. 💙
Doctors in Northern Ireland face the highest burnout risk in the UK, as revealed in @gmcuk.bsky.social 's 2025 survey.
In addition, nearly 1 in 4 doctors took stress leave in 2024. Urgent action on wellbeing is vital. What one thing would improve your working life as a healthcare worker?
In addition, nearly 1 in 4 doctors took stress leave in 2024. Urgent action on wellbeing is vital. What one thing would improve your working life as a healthcare worker?
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Doctors in Northern Ireland face the highest burnout risk in the UK, as revealed in @gmcuk.bsky.social 's 2025 survey.
In addition, nearly 1 in 4 doctors took stress leave in 2024. Urgent action on wellbeing is vital. What one thing would improve your working life as a healthcare worker?
In addition, nearly 1 in 4 doctors took stress leave in 2024. Urgent action on wellbeing is vital. What one thing would improve your working life as a healthcare worker?
To all new doctors and those changing roles today- we are here to support you.💙
We run 3 support groups a week for any health workers struggling with their emotions or mental health. Register for free here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
We run 3 support groups a week for any health workers struggling with their emotions or mental health. Register for free here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
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August 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
To all new doctors and those changing roles today- we are here to support you.💙
We run 3 support groups a week for any health workers struggling with their emotions or mental health. Register for free here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
We run 3 support groups a week for any health workers struggling with their emotions or mental health. Register for free here www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group for health workers on Zoom today at 12.30pm if you are feeling anxious, stressed, exhausted- or in need of any emotional support. Groups are also on Thursdays and Sundays. They are all free and confidential.
doctors-in-distress.org.uk/programmes/
doctors-in-distress.org.uk/programmes/
Programmes - Doctors in Distress
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July 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group for health workers on Zoom today at 12.30pm if you are feeling anxious, stressed, exhausted- or in need of any emotional support. Groups are also on Thursdays and Sundays. They are all free and confidential.
doctors-in-distress.org.uk/programmes/
doctors-in-distress.org.uk/programmes/
One of the scariest and fun things I've ever done" — Med student Zander Shugar scaled Mont Blanc, braved ice climbs, rockfalls & altitude sickness to raise £750 for @doctorsindistress
Inspired? Start your own fundraiser! doctors-in-distress.org.uk/fundraising/
#CharityChallenge #MentalHealth
Inspired? Start your own fundraiser! doctors-in-distress.org.uk/fundraising/
#CharityChallenge #MentalHealth
July 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
One of the scariest and fun things I've ever done" — Med student Zander Shugar scaled Mont Blanc, braved ice climbs, rockfalls & altitude sickness to raise £750 for @doctorsindistress
Inspired? Start your own fundraiser! doctors-in-distress.org.uk/fundraising/
#CharityChallenge #MentalHealth
Inspired? Start your own fundraiser! doctors-in-distress.org.uk/fundraising/
#CharityChallenge #MentalHealth
There's a lot going on at the moment that will inevitably impact healthcare workers' mental health.
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group on Zoom tonight at 6.30pm (plus Sundays and Wednesdays too). We are here to support you.💙
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group on Zoom tonight at 6.30pm (plus Sundays and Wednesdays too). We are here to support you.💙
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
Doctors in Distress
Doctors in Distress
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July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There's a lot going on at the moment that will inevitably impact healthcare workers' mental health.
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group on Zoom tonight at 6.30pm (plus Sundays and Wednesdays too). We are here to support you.💙
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
Just a reminder that we have our Weekly Support Group on Zoom tonight at 6.30pm (plus Sundays and Wednesdays too). We are here to support you.💙
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/doctors-in-distress-31927663061
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
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
July 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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
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
Today the Government unveils its 10-year plan, focusing on neighbourhood health hubs and tech upgrades.
Our hope is that workforce mental health is prioritised — without the right policies and investment, the crisis among health workers could worsen.
Our hope is that workforce mental health is prioritised — without the right policies and investment, the crisis among health workers could worsen.
July 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Today the Government unveils its 10-year plan, focusing on neighbourhood health hubs and tech upgrades.
Our hope is that workforce mental health is prioritised — without the right policies and investment, the crisis among health workers could worsen.
Our hope is that workforce mental health is prioritised — without the right policies and investment, the crisis among health workers could worsen.
Our memorial pin badges are now available for sale on our website!
These serve as both a poignant reminder of the importance of protecting mental health and a fitting tribute to those who have taken their own lives.
To buy yours visit doctors-in-distress.org.uk/shop/
These serve as both a poignant reminder of the importance of protecting mental health and a fitting tribute to those who have taken their own lives.
To buy yours visit doctors-in-distress.org.uk/shop/
June 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our memorial pin badges are now available for sale on our website!
These serve as both a poignant reminder of the importance of protecting mental health and a fitting tribute to those who have taken their own lives.
To buy yours visit doctors-in-distress.org.uk/shop/
These serve as both a poignant reminder of the importance of protecting mental health and a fitting tribute to those who have taken their own lives.
To buy yours visit doctors-in-distress.org.uk/shop/
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Today at Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust we are holding our memorial tree event with @doctorsindistress.bsky.social Our eucalyptus tree has been planted along the nature trail at NSECH site
June 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today at Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust we are holding our memorial tree event with @doctorsindistress.bsky.social Our eucalyptus tree has been planted along the nature trail at NSECH site
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
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
Just a reminder that today at 1pm we have our last Listening Group for healthcare workers who have experienced sexual misconduct at work.
It is confidential, free, online, and professionally facilitated.
To register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-...
Please share.
It is confidential, free, online, and professionally facilitated.
To register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-...
Please share.
Stamp Out Sexism Listening Groups
Free Monthly Online Support Group for Healthcare Workers Affected by Sexual Misconduct
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June 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Just a reminder that today at 1pm we have our last Listening Group for healthcare workers who have experienced sexual misconduct at work.
It is confidential, free, online, and professionally facilitated.
To register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-...
Please share.
It is confidential, free, online, and professionally facilitated.
To register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamp-out-...
Please share.
A memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers, who have died by suicide, has been planted alongside a new orchard of trees to promote wellbeing at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
We have now planted 28 memorial trees as part of our campaign in association with @amateuradam.bsky.social
We have now planted 28 memorial trees as part of our campaign in association with @amateuradam.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers, who have died by suicide, has been planted alongside a new orchard of trees to promote wellbeing at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
We have now planted 28 memorial trees as part of our campaign in association with @amateuradam.bsky.social
We have now planted 28 memorial trees as part of our campaign in association with @amateuradam.bsky.social
If you want a memorial tree at your hospital or GP practice to honour the lives of those healthcare workers who have died by suicide, we are running an info meeting today at 12pm.
To get the link, please email contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
To get the link, please email contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
If you want a memorial tree at your hospital or GP practice to honour the lives of those healthcare workers who have died by suicide, we are running an info meeting today at 12pm.
To get the link, please email contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
To get the link, please email contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
A hilarious talent show, Brighton's Got The Bex Factor, is being performed next week in aid of our charity.
The show is part of the @brightonfringe.bsky.social and tickets are £10.
To book brightonfringe.org/events/brigh...
#nhs #brighton #comedyshow #mentalhealth #fundraiser
The show is part of the @brightonfringe.bsky.social and tickets are £10.
To book brightonfringe.org/events/brigh...
#nhs #brighton #comedyshow #mentalhealth #fundraiser
Brighton's Got The Bex Factor! - Brighton Fringe
Expect a fantabulous evening of chaos and confusion in this comedy talent show not quite unlike any other. - Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick - Mon 26th 2025
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May 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A hilarious talent show, Brighton's Got The Bex Factor, is being performed next week in aid of our charity.
The show is part of the @brightonfringe.bsky.social and tickets are £10.
To book brightonfringe.org/events/brigh...
#nhs #brighton #comedyshow #mentalhealth #fundraiser
The show is part of the @brightonfringe.bsky.social and tickets are £10.
To book brightonfringe.org/events/brigh...
#nhs #brighton #comedyshow #mentalhealth #fundraiser
If you love literature and want to enjoy an evening of connection and healing, check this charity event coming up.
'Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy' - 23 May, London.
For special offer tickets, visit buy.stripe.com/6oEaHWb2XdjX...
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'Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy' - 23 May, London.
For special offer tickets, visit buy.stripe.com/6oEaHWb2XdjX...
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May 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you love literature and want to enjoy an evening of connection and healing, check this charity event coming up.
'Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy' - 23 May, London.
For special offer tickets, visit buy.stripe.com/6oEaHWb2XdjX...
events.klipglobal.com/bibliotherapy
'Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy' - 23 May, London.
For special offer tickets, visit buy.stripe.com/6oEaHWb2XdjX...
events.klipglobal.com/bibliotherapy
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Check out this short clip of me on the news yesterday, proudly announcing the formal launch of @doctorsindistress.bsky.social in Northern Ireland.
May 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
Shore Road Surgery is the first organisation in NI to join our National Memorial Tree Campaign, in association with
@amateuradam.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
Shore Road Surgery is the first organisation in NI to join our National Memorial Tree Campaign, in association with
@amateuradam.bsky.social
Please nominate our charity for this £5000 award.
This much needed donation would go towards protecting the mental health of healthcare workers.
Entry closes on 5 May. Thank you 💙
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This much needed donation would go towards protecting the mental health of healthcare workers.
Entry closes on 5 May. Thank you 💙
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April 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Please nominate our charity for this £5000 award.
This much needed donation would go towards protecting the mental health of healthcare workers.
Entry closes on 5 May. Thank you 💙
health.movementforgood.com
This much needed donation would go towards protecting the mental health of healthcare workers.
Entry closes on 5 May. Thank you 💙
health.movementforgood.com