Doctors in Distress

Every Minute Of Every Day

Every Minute Of Every Day health workers are caring around the clock, but their mental health is suffering and they need our support. This urgent appeal will fund our Weekly Support Groups for a year and provide a beacon of hope for those struggling.
£9,787
raised of £50,000 target
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Why We Need Your Support

Our healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis, and at the heart of it are the doctors, nurses, midwives, and all healthcare workers who, Every Minute Of Every Day, tirelessly care for those in need. But many of these dedicated professionals are themselves struggling - burned out, overwhelmed, and, tragically, some are even losing their lives to the pressures of their work. Now, more than ever, they need your help.

This Winter is expected to be the worst one on record for the NHS, with the healthcare system placed under even more pressure. This will mean healthcare staff’s mental health will inevitably suffer.

We need to raise £50,000 to fund our Weekly Support Groups for a year. These free, professionally facilitated, online groups provide a lifeline for healthcare workers facing any mental health challenge such as work-related stress or burnout.

Reaching our critical fundraising target would enable us to deliver two Weekly Support Groups each week from April 2025 - one continuing on a Wednesday lunchtime and the other will be an evening or weekend session.

Since our support groups started running in 2020, we have helped more than 4000 healthcare workers with their mental health.

We are facing an emergency. Please act now. Your donation can make a direct and life-changing impact. Together, we can ensure that no one suffers in silence and that every healthcare professional receives the support they deserve.

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About the charity

Doctors in Distress

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RCN England & Wales #1184953, Scotland #SC049715
Doctors in Distress works to reduce stigma in the medical profession around mental health. We provide faciliated support groups for all medical professionals to prevent the worsening of issues related to mental health and enable each participant to share their experiences and support their peers.

Donation summary

Total raised
£9,786.96
+ £803.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,556.96
Offline donations
£6,230.00
Direct donations
£3,546.96
Donations via fundraisers
£10.00

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