Doctors in Distress

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

509 Followers 203 Following 99 Posts Joined Nov 2024
5 months ago
Video thumbnail

@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.

1 1 0 0
5 months ago
Video thumbnail

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

3 1 0 0
5 months ago

Thank you @amateuradam.bsky.social

0 0 0 0
5 months ago
Video thumbnail

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.

4 2 1 0
5 months ago
Preview
‘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

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...

4 2 0 0
5 months ago
Post image

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

3 2 0 0
6 months ago

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

1 1 0 0
7 months ago

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. 💙

0 0 0 0
7 months ago

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?

0 0 0 0
7 months ago
Preview
Doctors in Distress Doctors in Distress

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

2 2 0 0
7 months ago
Programmes - Doctors in Distress

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/

1 2 1 0
7 months ago
Post image

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

0 0 0 0
7 months ago
Preview
Doctors in Distress Doctors in Distress

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

2 1 0 0
8 months ago

There was a fair bit about wellbeing mentioned in chapter 7. Lots to work on and details to flesh out, but it is a start!

1 0 1 0
8 months ago
Post image

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

5 1 1 0
8 months ago

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.

0 0 0 0
8 months ago
Post image

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/

2 0 0 0
8 months ago

Brilliant to see! Thanks so much for your support.

1 0 0 0
8 months ago
Post image

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

3 1 4 0
8 months ago
Post image

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

2 1 0 0
8 months ago
Preview
Stamp Out Sexism Listening Groups Free Monthly Online Support Group for Healthcare Workers Affected by Sexual Misconduct

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.

0 1 0 0
8 months ago
Post image

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

1 2 0 0
9 months ago

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

0 0 0 0
9 months ago
Preview
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

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

0 0 0 0
9 months ago
Stripe Checkout

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

1 0 0 0
10 months ago
Video thumbnail

Check out this short clip of me on the news yesterday, proudly announcing the formal launch of @doctorsindistress.bsky.social in Northern Ireland.

3 2 0 0
10 months ago

Thank you Fiona for attending and supporting our charity. Much appreciated.

1 0 0 0
10 months ago
Preview
Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff Doctors In Distress was set up in 2019 by the brother of a consultant cardiologist who took his own life.

We also launched our charity's services on the same day. Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp31ren747no
@amandipsidhu.bsky.social

2 0 0 0
10 months ago
Post image

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

2 1 1 0
10 months ago
Preview
Nominate a charity - Movement for Good Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

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

0 0 0 0