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BMA Giving grant for doctors in urgent crisis

BMA Giving grant for doctors in urgent crisis

We are pleased to announce that BMA Giving have awarded us a generous grant of over £8,500 to help doctors in urgent crisis. With the support of BMA Giving, the programme will provide emergency grant decisions to reduce the immediate financial pressure on doctors facing hardship as a result of illness, injury or bereavement. The […]

Fantastic fundraising success for Medic Mentor

Fantastic fundraising success for Medic Mentor

We are thrilled to celebrate our supportive partnership with Medic Mentor, a not-for-profit national organisation that helps students from a multitude of backgrounds to achieve their dreams of becoming a doctor. During the Covid pandemic, Medic Mentor students raised £10,000 to support doctors and medical students. More recently, we have run a joint fundraising programme […]

Storytelling in focus at our Volunteer Conference

Storytelling in focus at our Volunteer Conference

In June, we had the pleasure of welcoming a host of RMBF volunteers and special guests to our third ever national Volunteer Conference, at the King’s Fund in London. The day was themed around storytelling, exploring the power of people’s personal stories, both in the RMBF’s work and in the medical profession more widely. Attendees […]

King Charles III becomes RMBF’s Patron

King Charles III becomes RMBF’s Patron

We are extremely pleased to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has graciously accepted Patronage of the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund, after the sad passing of his mother and our former Patron, Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to his official and ceremonial duties in the United Kingdom and overseas as The Prince of Wales, […]

UK medics seeking help for anxiety, stress and low mood

UK medics seeking help for anxiety, stress and low mood

The latest figures from the RMBF’s Rightsteps online wellbeing resource show the top reasons doctors are seeking help. Anxiety, work stress and low mood are the most highly-searched topics, followed by support with the menopause, difficulties with alcohol, and preventing burnout. With pressure on the NHS remaining high, mental health support services for doctors and […]

Q&A: Dr Rachel Clarke on her new ITV series Breathtaking

Q&A: Dr Rachel Clarke on her new ITV series Breathtaking

Breathtaking, a powerful new ITV drama, tells the story of frontline NHS staff battling to save patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is based on Dr Rachel Clarke’s memoir of the same name. We spoke to Rachel ahead of the series being broadcast. We are speaking just a few days before your drama airs – […]