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REACHE
@reachenw.bsky.social
Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking healthcare professionals to return to work in the NHS since 2003. Hosted by
The Northern Care Alliance. Funded by NHS England.

https://reache.org.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reache-north-west/
“FROM war zones to the NHS, refugee doctors fleeing conflict-ridden countries are rebuilding their shattered lives while healing others across the North West.”

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June 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“FROM war zones to the NHS, refugee doctors fleeing conflict-ridden countries are rebuilding their shattered lives while healing others across the North West.”

www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/2...
June 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We are thrilled to share that Dr Reel Awadelsid has passed the OET. 🎉 🥳
June 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“I am truly grateful for all the support and guidance I received from everyone at REACHE throughout this journey.” - Dr Bostagi

Dr Bostagi is now at the final stage of the programme and it has been our pleasure to witness her success 🎉👏

#PLAB #OET #NHS #refugeedoctors
May 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Brightening up this rainy Tuesday with another achievement from one of our REACHE doctors! ☀️🎉

#OET #refugeedoctors #NHS #anaesthetist
May 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Happy International Nurses’ Day! 🩺🙌

What better day to celebrate the success of Farancis Etonkie, one of our nurse members who recently passed the OET 🎉
May 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Celebrating the fourth of the now SEVEN PLAB 1 passes we have had this month!

Our members are truly amazing 🙌🎉🥳👏

#PLAB #PLAB1 #PLAB2 #NHS #refugeedoctors
April 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Happy Friday everyone 🙌🥳

Here at REACHE we have a lot to smile about as we continue to celebrate our members’ recent PLAB 1 success 🏆🩺

#OET #PLAB1 #PLAB2 #NHS #refugeedoctors
April 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Celebrating another one of our recent PLAB 1 successes! 🙌🎉🥳

Dr Stelmakh leads a busy life, balancing her studies with her work @sheffieldchildrens.bsky.social

She manages to switch off in her spare time by running, hiking and taking boxing classes ⛰️🥊🏃‍♀️

#OET #PLAB1 #PLAB2 #NHS #refugeedoctors
April 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🎉🥳 Last week we celebrated an incredible SIX PLAB 1 passes 🥳🎉

We will be celebrating each of these doctors individually over the coming days, beginning with Dr Meron Tesfay 🙌👏

#PLAB1 #PLAB2 #NHS #refugeedoctors
April 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Another OET success to celebrate 🙌🥳🏆

#OET #refugeedoctors
April 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Another doctor is one step closer to requalification and #NHS employment 🥳👏🎉

#PLAB1 #PLAB2 #OET #refugeedoctors
April 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We always enjoy starting the week with news of a member’s success 🥳🙌🏆

Congratulations Dr Alfakhouri!!

#oet #plab #plab1 #plab2 #nhs #refugeedoctors
March 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Last week, two of our members, Dr Benyam Yirdaw and Dr Salman Shakally accompanied our director Dr Aisha Awan to the British Journal of General Practice @bjgp.bsky.social Publishing and Research Conference.

When asked about key learning points from the conference, this is what they had to say:
March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📣 It is our pleasure to introduce one of our new REACHE Clinical Tutors - Dr Ayman Jundi 🥳
March 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our most recent Intercultural Communication Day was a huge success 🌎🗣️🤝
March 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"In spite of the war and the struggle of my family, along with a lot of stress and depression on my shoulders, with the help of REACHE and the tutors, I passed my OET. I hope to soon return to work in the near future as an expert surgeon." - Dr Alnaji
February 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
After working up a sweat and not breaking any bones, we walked through Altrincham, stopping along the way to admire the Georgian buildings and discuss the history of market towns. We then browsed the market stalls before heading to try the local food.
February 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Brightening up this Tuesday morning with the news of another OET pass! 🥳 🩺

#refugeedoctors #oet #PLAB
February 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Dr Rula Hamad, our alumni liaison officer, described Dr Doaa Ahmed (pictured), current REACHE member, as 'the heart and soul' of the relief effort, who 'rallied people to come forward.'

A truly heartwarming display of community spirit. ❤️
January 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Shifts at Salford Royal being passed from one REACHE alumnus to another!
January 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Another REACHE doctor is one step further on their requalification journey after passing the #oet 🥳🌈 @nhs.uk @england.nhs.uk

#NHS #refugeedoctors
January 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
If you are a parent and wondering how you would balance childcare with studying to re-qualify, rest-assured that we can support with this.

We are also very grateful to @the-bma.bsky.social & the DAIN Fund for helping to ease financial pressures so our members are able to focus on their studies.
January 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We have lots to celebrate this week with yet another #OET exam success 🎉🥳👏

We are so proud of our dedicated and hard-working members! 🩺

#refugeedoctors #NHS
January 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Another #OET pass to celebrate 🥳🎉

Like Dr Fayad, many of our REACHE members are parents who balance their studies with raising a family.

We are constantly impressed by of all of you and your ability to achieve despite the challenges you face 👏🙌

#refugeedoctors #NHS #PLAB
January 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM