View from the frontline
Our volunteer Charles Holden and his colleague Gina Allen report rapid change and uncertainty in hospitals, but a deep willingness to help however possible Over the last few weeks things…
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RMBF and Medic Mentor launch hardship fund
The RMBF has teamed up with Medic Mentor to set up a hardship fund, aiming to raise £10,000 to support doctors in difficulty during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. We…
Covid-19: an update on our support
Updated 24 March 2020 The current coronavirus pandemic is a difficult time for everyone. We recommend that all doctors and medical students follow guidance compiled on the BMA website and…
New RMBF Local Fundraising Handbook out now
For over 100 years, local fundraising has been a vital part of the RMBF's work to support doctors in need. Our Guilds and other groups nationwide do fantastic work, organising…
Q&A: Dr Mike on a Bike on his round-the-world cycle ride
On Saturday 9 February, junior doctor Michael Nally – AKA Dr Mike on a Bike – will be setting off from Buckingham Palace on the first leg of a round-the-world…
Press release: RMBF calls for greater support for medical students
New research finds that two thirds of medical students have faced financial or mental health pressures One of the UK’s leading medical charities is calling for greater support for future…
New doctors: what support is available?
Across the country, today marks the first day on the job for an enthusiastic cohort of newly trained doctors, and the first step in an incredibly rewarding career. However, we…
Ted’s Top Tips for new doctors
As the latest cohort of newly qualified doctors start their first jobs today, RMBF Trustee Dr Ted Adams shares his top tips for starting out in medicine. Look after yourself.…
Meet our new Student MLOs
As part of our recently relaunched Medical Student Support Programme, we were very pleased to welcome our first cohort of student Medical Liaison Officers. Two of these are Sam Bennett…
No more “Physician, heal thyself”: Q&A with Dr Caroline Elton
A psychologist who specialises in helping doctors, Caroline Elton has had a unique insight into the stresses and strains that medics face in their day-to-day lives. Drawing on over twenty…
CEO blog: doctors spread great ideas – but need practical support
RMBF's Chief Executive Steve Crone reflects on your choice for "The Doctor's Doctor", and what support we need to offer medics working under pressure As part of the RMBF’s Together…
10th March: join us at the RSM for event on doctors’ mental health
On Saturday 10th March, we invite you to attend "Medicine & Me: Your Mental Health as a Doctor", hosted jointly by the RMBF and the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM),…
RMBF supporters choose Dr Kate Granger as the Doctor’s Doctor
In November, as part of our Together for Doctors campaign, the RMBF's Trustees put forward a 10-strong list of doctors who have made vital contributions to the support and reform…
Merry Christmas to our supporters
Dear friends and supporters, I would like to say a very big thank you for the support you have given to the RMBF over the past year. It is only…
Infographic: survey findings highlight doctors under pressure
In July & August, the RMBF surveyed over 1,800 medical professionals - including senior hospital doctors, GPs, trainees and charity supporters - about the pressures faced by doctors in their…
Survey reveals crisis of confidence in medicine as a future career
A new survey released today (16th November 2017) conducted amongst senior hospital doctors, GPs, trainees and charity supporters by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), finds that an alarming two-thirds…
Help us speak out for doctors: take our campaign survey
Last year, the RMBF launched the What's Up Doc? campaign, aiming to highlight the pressures that doctors face at work. Very soon we will be launching a new campaign, reiterating the hardships that…
First RMBF Volunteer Conference: report and pictures
On Thursday 1st June, the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund's incredible Volunteers and some esteemed guests gathered in Birmingham for our 180th Anniversary Conference, entitled A Celebration of Our Volunteer Network. Our Volunteers…
Doctors’ classical concert to support RMBF
On Saturday 20 May, The London Doctors Orchestra & Choir will be holding a fantastic classical concert to raise vital funds for the RMBF. The group includes working doctors from juniors through to consultants,…
Welcome to the new RMBF website
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the new RMBF website. Welcome! The new site acts as a comprehensive one-stop shop for doctors and medical students seeking help,…
RMBF announces new Trustees
The RMBF Board of Trustees will welcome four new members at its next meeting on 8th December. Dr Faizan Ahmed, Simon Dinnick, Dr Oliver Seyfried and Dr Richard Stevens have…
Read our Autumn 2016 Newsletter
The latest edition of the RMBF newsletter, Heart, is now available to download. Here's a sneak peek of what you can find in this issue: The Vital Signs in Primary…