British International Doctors Association

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).

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."

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...

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!

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

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...

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-...

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

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.

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-...

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...

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...

BIDA stands against all racism and therefore applauds the PM’s attempts to tackle #antisemitism within the NHS. Learn more at tinyurl.com/32k2etd5

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.

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...

New report reveals racism in healthcare is costing lives A report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission has laid bare the devastating impact of racism on health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other communit...

Australia admits that health inequalities and racism is costing lives. Do we need a similar rigorous study of healthcare in Britain? And would it reveal the same conclusion? humanrights.gov.au/about/news/m...

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!

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-...

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

Rain halted our recent cricket tournament, but our sporting activities continue to bring international doctors together as they settle into life in the NHS. Learn more at bida-online.com/bida-sports

A nigh-on 20% difference exists between male and female patients when it comes to medics taking their healthcare concerns seriously – see tinyurl.com/4htd2uyc