Diary of a Stressed Medic: I Can’t Come Into Work Today

Diary of a Stressed Medic: I Can’t Come Into Work Today

On Wednesday I called my rota-coordinator, L, and I had the mammoth task of trying to put into words how I’ve been feeling for the past two months. How do you explain that you just can’t do this anymore? That you just can’t face going into work today. I ended up...
Doctors in Distress CEO’s 5K Every Day Challenge

Doctors in Distress CEO’s 5K Every Day Challenge

Since Doctors in Distress started its annual 5K in May fundraiser four years ago, I made a promise – to walk 5K every day of that month. Walking is one of my passions- it’s how I relax, keep fit and manage pain, however as a busy chief executive, with plenty of...
Our New Partnership with Acute and General Medicine (AGM)

Our New Partnership with Acute and General Medicine (AGM)

We are proud to have formed a partnership with Acute and General Medicine (AGM), the largest UK conference and exhibition for consultants and doctors involved in emergency, acute and advanced internal medicine. This alliance sends a vital message to healthcare...