@TheBMA's confidential wellbeing services support doctors & medical students in the UK. Find details on these plus a range of other resources on our website.
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Doctors & medical students in the UK needing support may find some of @TheBMA's resources useful.
➡️Counselling service
➡️Peer support service
➡️Doctor support service (doctors only)
➡️Sources of support page
➡️Wellbeing support services directory
bma.org.uk/yourwellbeing
If you are a doctor or medical student in need of support, you may find our wellbeing support services directory useful.
➡️ Mapped out regionally so you can find services both locally to you or UK-wide
➡️Services are free to use
➡️bma.org.uk/sourcesofsupport
#WorldMentalHealthDay
A huge thank you to everyone who attended & participated in #ICPH26.
An inspiring week & we hope you found something to take to your organisations to improve physician wellbeing.
Thank you also to our co-organisers @AmerMedicalAssn & @CMA_Docs for another successful conference!
If used appropriately, can AI help with our administrative burdens? At the International Conference on Physician Health, the closing keynote panel looked at what we need AI to be to really help reduce the strain on clinicians.
At the International Conference on Physician Health colleagues from around the world to came together, supported each other, and shared data and personal stories.
It's through this supportive networking that we can effect real change.
The third and final day of #ICPH26 is in full swing and we are currently hearing from @TheBMA, @AmerMedicalAssn and @CMA_Docs on global perspectives on physician health and developing policies to improve physician wellbeing.
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‘Doctors’ well-being is patient well-being’
Wales GP trainee Georgie Budd tells the #ICPH2026 that tackling burnout requires cultural change as well as practical support.
Read in full👇
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GP Trainee and disability advocate, Dr Georgie Budd, spoke at the International Conference on Physician Health today.
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"As someone who has spent my whole career in medicine, I know how easily our own health and wellbeing can be overlooked in a profession that is dedicated to caring for others."
BMA President Professor Farah Bhatti on why supporting doctors' wellbeing is vital to building a sustainable future for healthcare. #ICPH2026
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The experiences of doctors living with illness or disability is often overlooked.
A session at the International Conference on Physician Health today looked at what happens when doctors become patients.
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‘The health and wellbeing of doctors is not an optional extra’
As #ICPH2026 gets underway in London @TheBMA president Farah Bhatti warns that the struggle to address burnout in the medical workforce will require collaboration and honesty.
Read in full👇
thedoctor.bma.org.uk/article…
Day 2 of #ICPH26 is underway, starting with a keynote from Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee on physician identity following illness and invisible disability.
Professor Farah Bhatti, BMA President welcomed delegates to the International Conference on Physician Health today.
The conference is a forum for practitioners and researchers to share innovative approaches and research findings in physician and medical student health.
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A warm welcome to everyone attending the International Conference for Physician Health this year. #ICPH2026
We're proud to host you in London this year along with @AmerMedicalAssn @CMA_Docs
The International Conference on Physician Health 2026 has started with a welcome from all of the organising Associations' Presidents.
We are excited for the next few days and hearing the latest insights in physician wellbeing from across the world.
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An online memorial wall for health and care workers who have died by suicide has been launched by NHS Practitioner Health.
Since 2011 more than 2500 healthcare workers in the UK have died by suicide, an average of four a week
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Today marks the UK's National Suicide Memorial Day for Health & Care Workers.
Now more than ever, we must stand together as a profession & support our colleagues.
If you need support, you can access our wellbeing services & other resources here: bma.org.uk/yourwellbeing
#NSMD
To mark National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers, @NHSPracHealth has set up an online memorial wall, dedicated to health & care workers who have died by suicide.
Visit the wall here: bit.ly/PHMemorialWall
Submit a tribute here: bit.ly/PHSubmitTribute
#NSMD
📢 Only one week left to register for online attendance at the International Conference on Physician Health 2026!
🗓️Deadline for registration is 9am (BST) on Thursday 24 September.
More details below ⬇️
📢We still have online registration spaces available for ICPH 2026
➡️Theme: From insight to impact: sustainable strategies for a healthy and fulfilling medical career
➡️Dates: 28-30 September 2026
➡️More info: international-conference-phy…
📢Register by 9am (BST) on 24 September
