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/
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...
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).
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
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
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
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
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...
GPs need more support to deal with women’s #mentalhealth issues and the link between poor wellbeing and physical illness acknowledged. That was the conclusion of a self-harm webinar organised by our women’s health chair - endometriosisawarenessnorth.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
GPs need more support to deal with women’s #mentalhealth issues and the link between poor wellbeing and physical illness acknowledged. That was the conclusion of a self-harm webinar organised by our women’s health chair - endometriosisawarenessnorth.com
..incoming! This year’s BIDA GLOBAL event takes place in #Mexico and here are our contingent of speakers. Last year, cardiology and insomnia featured. For this year’s agenda, keep it here!
October 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
..incoming! This year’s BIDA GLOBAL event takes place in #Mexico and here are our contingent of speakers. Last year, cardiology and insomnia featured. For this year’s agenda, keep it here!
Our women’s healthcare forum chair’s presentation at the launch of the UK South Asian campaign Pink Chai, has just been published. Go to www.upturn.org.uk/en/blog/2025... #breastcancer
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Our women’s healthcare forum chair’s presentation at the launch of the UK South Asian campaign Pink Chai, has just been published. Go to www.upturn.org.uk/en/blog/2025... #breastcancer
Our members have pioneered coffee mornings to allow female patients and their families to let off steam about their #endometriosis. For details on the next one, go to bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Our members have pioneered coffee mornings to allow female patients and their families to let off steam about their #endometriosis. For details on the next one, go to bida-online.com/forthcoming-...
A special message today to overseas medics beginning their careers with the NHS. We’re here to welcome and help you. Join BIDA today by going to bida-online.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A special message today to overseas medics beginning their careers with the NHS. We’re here to welcome and help you. Join BIDA today by going to bida-online.com
Our international doctors work diligently to prop-up and progress the NHS. Read how even at play, they are supporting each other bida-online.com/bida-sports #golf
October 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Our international doctors work diligently to prop-up and progress the NHS. Read how even at play, they are supporting each other bida-online.com/bida-sports #golf