About Doctors in Distress:

Doctors in Distress is an independent charity that provides peer support for all UK based healthcare workers to promote and protect their mental health and prevent suicide. 

The charity was set up in 2019 by Amandip Sidhu following the suicide of his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a consultant cardiologist. Since we started running support groups, we have helped more than 4000 healthcare professionals with their mental health. 

Find out more at https://doctors-in-distress.org.uk

         

Peer Support for Healthcare Professionals

Doctors in Distress offer peer support groups which are open to all healthcare professionals, from students and trainees through to experienced clinicians and senior leaders.

Sessions take place three times a week and are facilitated by trained professionals. The discussion itself is participant-led, giving attendees the opportunity to talk about the issues that matter most to them in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

Since 2020, they have supported more than 6,000 healthcare professionals. Feedback from participants shows that:

• 94% felt safe and able to speak openly during sessions.
• 77% rated their session as very or extremely helpful.

There is no long-term commitment required. Participants can attend a single session or return as often as they find helpful.

Topics Discussed

The conversations are shaped by participants, but common themes include:

• Workplace stress, burnout and moral injury
• Organisational culture and working in the NHS
• Regulatory, legal and disciplinary processes
• Mental health and accessing support
• Neurodivergence and disability
• Relationships and family life
• Workplace conflict and psychological safety
• Identity, confidence and professional self-worth
• Boundaries and self-care

If you or a colleague would benefit from a space to talk openly with others who understand the realities of working in healthcare, you are very welcome to join Doctors in Distress.

Register for any of our peer support groups: https://tinyurl.com/5n7wptau

If you are facing difficulties at work and need support please contact the CBS Surgical Advisory Service.