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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
My name is Nojus Tamosiunas and I am currently in Year 12 studying Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at A-level which I find to be very heavy and demanding subjects. Like most A-level students, I find myself stressed and often overwhelmed with the workload, and craving social interaction. So I enjoy working as a barista – […]
Hi, my name is Abida and I am currently in Year 12. I am hoping to study medicine in the future because I admire the dedication, passion and ability of doctors, so I decided to fundraise for the RMBF as a way to say thank you for all their hard work. The Royal Medical Benevolent […]
Meet Iniya and Taiba Hi there, my name is Iniya and I am a Year 12 student. I am an aspiring medic and would love to enter the medical field one day. Having grown up with a lot of medical influence, from having family in medicine to being a worried daughter and sister in a […]
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 – […]
Thank you to the MDU and their FY1 members for their incredible support We are delighted that MDU’s partnership with RMBF is continuing in 2024. It began in 2021 when the MDU reduced its first-year subscription from £10 to £5 for FY1 members, donating the remaining £5 to charity. RMBF has received over £35,000 from […]
We’re refreshing the RMBF website, to make it easier to find the right kind of support. However, some pages may be unavailable for a short time while we finish our upgrades. If you are a doctor or medical student experiencing financial hardship, and you are looking for financial support, please email [email protected] or call 020 […]
Dr Tommy Perkins (pictured right, above) is a GP. In 2019 he started Medics’ Money, alongside Dr Ed Cantelo, who is a GP and also a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. Medics’ Money aims to empower doctors to make better financial decisions, by providing free guides and tools, and helping doctors find specialist medical […]
