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πŸš€ Bridging the Gap: BIMA PitchFest
πŸ—“οΈ Friday 16 May | 6–10 PM
πŸ“ Scale Space, White City – Imperial College London

We’re putting the spotlight on digital health innovation tailored for Muslim communities πŸ’‘

πŸ‘₯ Free ticket for General Members

🎫 Book here: britishima.org/event/bridge...

28.04.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Join us today – Speaking Up for Palestine – Lived Experience & the Legal Journey

Join BIMA & partners for a webinar empowering healthcare professionals to speak up for justice and human rights, with a focus on Palestine πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

πŸ—“οΈ Monday 28th April | 6:00–7:30pm

🎟️ Book your spot: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFXyD0

28.04.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UKHSA urges Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to get meningitis vaccination UKHSA is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningitis.

πŸ•‹ Health Advice for Umrah & Hajj Travellers

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all travellers heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah or Hajj to ensure they are vaccinated against meningococcal disease with the MenACWY vaccine.

Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFT_B0

#Hajj2025

28.04.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BIMANC25 Conference Speakers
"Saving the Health of the Nation"

Experts and Leaders in their fields will be discussing important issues facing us.

Secure your place on Saturday 28th June here:
πŸ”— eu1.hubs.ly/H0jC--n0 πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

See the full itinerary: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jCKWG0

28.04.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🩺 Compassion & Mercy: An Islamic Approach to Palliative Care

πŸ“’ Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network and BIMA invite you to a special event exploring how Islamic teachings can support end-of-life care.

πŸ—“οΈ Date: 12th May 2025
πŸ•” Time: 8pm- 9pm

πŸ”— Register here:
eu1.hubs.ly/H0jx8Y30

28.04.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Don't panic just yet...there's still time to get your early bird tickets πŸŽŸοΈβ€ΌοΈ

πŸ“ BIMA National Conference
πŸ“… Saturday 28th June 2025
πŸ“ St Paul’s Convene, London

Register here:
πŸ”— eu1.hubs.ly/H0jrBRc0 πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #FaithInAction #MuslimHealthcare #BIMAConference2025

21.04.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ This is a message from the British Islamic Medical Association

The assisted dying bill remains unjust, unsafe, and unfit for patients, communities and society. Please email your MP to vote against the bill- Naomi tells you how easy it is to do⬆️

eu1.hubs.ly/H0jfpmS0

21.04.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Research on Faith and Health Networks Published in The BMJ | British Islamic Medical Association A recent study published in The BMJ highlights key lessons from two pioneering Faith Health Networks (FHNs) established in Londonβ€”serving Muslim and Jewish communities. The research, co-authored by pu...

How can faith-based partnerships reduce health inequalities?

A new BMJ study explores the role of the London Muslim Health Network (founded by BIMA) as a faith-based health network πŸ•Œ πŸ₯

πŸ”— Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jfnML0

#FaithAndHealth #HealthEquity #BIMA #BMJResearch #COVID19Response

21.04.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join BIMA and partners for a powerful and timely series empowering healthcare professionals to advocate for justice and human rights, particularly in relation to Palestine.

Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jfj1G0

21.04.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bridge the Gap: BIMA Pitch Fest 2025 | British Islamic Medical Association About The Event The Muslim community possesses immense talent and solutions to pressing healthcare challenges, yet often lacks access to mentorship, connections to ethical investors, and opportunities...

πŸ“£ Bridging the Gap: BIMA PitchFest
πŸ—“οΈ Friday 16 May | 6–10pm
πŸ“Scale Space, White City – Imperial College London

🎀 A spotlight on digital health innovation for Muslim communities

πŸ’‘ Startup pitches, expert panels, meaningful networking.

πŸ”— Book now:
eu1.hubs.ly/H0jf6nL0

21.04.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Use your voice to influence the debate on Assisted Dying!

πŸŽ₯ Learn more and hear why BIMA urges rejection of the bill through this insightful video on
@peerr_io eu1.hubs.ly/H0jdtxM0

πŸ“’ Make your voice heard? Use our template to write to your MP today: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jd6md0

#AssistedDying #BIMA

21.04.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

NHS England, rolls out lifesaving home testing for bowel cancer to over 50s πŸ’©

Automatic invitations will be sent via the post βœ‰οΈ

#bowel #colon #cancer #bowelcancerscreening #prevention #earlydiagnosis #England #Scotland #Wales #NHS

@nhs
@nhsengland
@bowelcanceruk

21.04.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still not booked?
Our Eid discount is almost gone! ⏳

Use code: EIDBIMANC25 for Β£10 OFF your ticket!
Book now: bit.ly/BIMANC25

When: Sat 28 June 2025
Where: St Paul’s Convene, London
Time: 9:30AM – 6PM

#BIMANC25 #EidOffer
#SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #BIMAConference

07.04.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BIMA National Conference Abstract Submissions Please use the form below to submit the necessary details and your abstract to the Journal of the British Islamic Medical Association (JBIMA). Abstracts will be reviewed and successful abstracts will ...

Last 2 weeks to submit your abstract for BIMA's National Conference 2025.

Submit by 15th of April at eu1.hubs.ly/H0h_SjK0

For further info or questions, please contact jbima@britishima.org

Certificates and prizes will be given with an opportunity for the best submissions to be published in JBIMA!

07.04.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The final real chance to stop the Assisted Suicide (assisted dying) bill is now here

🚨The scrutiny of the bill through the committee stage has been highly concerning over the last 2 weeks.

Email your MP: eu1.hubs.ly/H0h_QC80

07.04.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ Coming to BIMA Conference 2025? Make it a weekend you won’t forget!

We’ve rounded up 5 amazing things to do near the venue.

πŸŽ‰ Grab Β£10 off your ticket with code: EIDBIMANC25
Tickets at eu1.hubs.ly/H0hXCLY0

#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #WeekendInLondon #EidOffer #ThingsToDoInLondon

07.04.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Value of Life: Islamic Perspectives and Ethics

ISB Connect Networking Event
In Collaboration with BIMA
🎫 Tickets are live! Early bird tickets from £20, ends 14 April! 🎫

The Value of Life: Islamic Perspectives and Ethics

For 21-35 year olds

🎫 eu1.hubs.ly/H0hXxzV0

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday 26 April, 11am - 5.30pm
πŸ“ Rethink Rebuild Society, Manchester

07.04.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—žοΈ The March issue of BIMA Pulse is out - you can still donate to our Ramadan fundraiser, read our latest statement on Gaza, and book your tickets for BIMA National Conference 2025.

πŸ”—Read online: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hSPyn0

πŸ’³ Become a paying member today for just Β£10 a month! πŸ‘‰ eu1.hubs.ly/H0hSKj60

07.04.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Muslim healthcare professionals are facing discrimination, unfair referrals, and workplace Islamophobia - but YOU can help.

πŸ’‘ Every donation makes a differenceβ€”Β£10, Β£50, or Β£100 can change lives.

πŸ”— Give now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hMvbd0

#Last10Nights #RamadanGiving #SupportBIMA

26.03.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we seek Allah's mercy this Ramadan, we humbly pray: "O Allah, You are The Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me."

πŸŒ™ May this supplication be our plea for forgiveness and redemption, guiding us towards His boundless mercy. May Ramadan be a time of repentance and divine pardon. Ameen.

26.03.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Speaker Reveal! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome Dr Samia Latif to the BIMA Conference 2025 on Saturday the 28th of June 2025! 🎀

πŸ“ Don’t miss her insights during the session "Time for Public Champions."

πŸ”— Get your tickets now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hHNQS0

#SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #NationalConference

26.03.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”ˆHave you bought your Eid Gifts yet? 🎁

We've handpicked these incredible deals from leading brands to help you save this Eid! 🎊

26.03.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Ramadan, stand with our Muslim healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others but often face discrimination and injustice at work.

πŸ’™ The BIMA Support Clinic is here to defend, protect, and uplift them.

🀲 Give now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hHKqB0

#RamadanGiving #BIMASupport

26.03.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Speaker Reveal! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome Dr Rizwan Malik to the BIMA Conference 2025 on Saturday the 28th of June 2025! 🎀

πŸ“ Don’t miss his insights during the session β€œAI: Servant, Savant or Skynet?”

πŸ”— Get your tickets now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hBG9V0

#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation

18.03.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for abstract submissions at the National Conference 2025

Submit your abstract by the 15th of April at eu1.hubs.ly/H0hBFpw0.

For further info or questions please contact jbima@britishima.org.

Certificates and prizes will be given with an opportunity for the best submissions to be published!

18.03.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ™ Support Muslim Healthcare Workers This Ramadan πŸ₯

Last year, your donations helped:
βœ… Defend unfair referrals to regulators & employers
βœ… Provide emergency legal aid for discrimination cases

πŸš€ We need your help to expand this work!
🀲 Give now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hybJn0

#Ramadan #BIMASupportClinic

18.03.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Engaging in Meaningful Conversations About Ramadan. πŸŒ™βœ¨

Want to learn more about Ramadan from your Muslim colleagues? Focus on showing genuine interest and respect for their observance.

#RamadanAlly #OpenDialogue

18.03.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How the racist riots of 2024 affected NHS staff - published in the BMJ | British Islamic Medical Association A recent article published in The BMJ highlights the ongoing issues of racism and Islamophobia in the NHS, particularly in the aftermath of the racist riots of the summer of 2024. It draws on key find...

The BMJ has published findings from BIMA’s survey on how the racist riots of 2024 impacted Muslim NHS staff.

We need stronger anti-racism policies, better reporting systems, and real action to protect healthcare workers.

πŸ“– Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hy5JK0

#NHS #Islamophobia #BMJ #BIMA

18.03.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we journey through Ramadan, let us sincerely pray:

"O Turner of hearts, keep my heart steadfast on Your religion."

πŸŒ™ May this blessed month bring spiritual renewal and a deeper connection with Allah. Ameen.

18.03.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UN Day to Combat Islamophobia 2025 | British Islamic Medical Association Islamophobia is not just an abstract concept; it is a lived reality for many Muslim healthcare professionals in the UK. Defined by the APPG on British Muslims as "rooted in racism and a type of racism...

Islamophobia isn’t just an abstract ideaβ€”it’s a daily reality for many Muslim healthcare professionals. Following the 2024 riots, a BIMA survey revealed:

πŸ”Ή 1 in 3 Muslim healthcare workers experienced or witnessed Islamophobia at work

Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hy5dj0

18.03.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0