Roundtable debate
Supporting doctors under increasing pressure On 8 April 2016, leading voices in the medical profession came together at the Royal College of Physicians to discuss supporting doctors under pressure, in…
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Press release
Alarming numbers of doctors experiencing mental health issues as a result of work pressures Press release from the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund A new survey, released today (22/03/16) by the…
Cathryn’s story
Watch Cathryn's story Cathryn had been suffering from a severe debilitating depression since 2001. After successful neurosurgery and overcoming her illness, Cathryn felt she was ready to go back into…
The Vital Signs
Our guides for doctors and medical students seeking help and advice The Vital Signs for Medical Students (new) In 2017, the RMBF relaunched its programme of support for medical students. Written with…
David and Vix’s story
Watch David and Vix's story Dr David Tinkler is a GP. At the end of 2009 David developed pneumonia and meningitis. David's wife Vix was in her final year of medical…
What’s Up Doc?
Doctors deal with difficult situations every day. High case loads, intense professional scrutiny and long working hours are just some of the challenges they face in their day to day…