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Amandip Sidhu

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Amateur philosopher & philanthropist, https://bsky.app/profile/doctorsindistress.bsky.social Allergic to ppl whose values & ethics are toxic i.e freeloaders & snoopers and who take advantage of kindness. Views are own.

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 15

www.the-londoner.co.uk/nhs-doctor-s...

Please support @doctorsindistress.bsky.social to prevent further tragedies and protect those that work in our #NHS.

The lonely death of Dr Jagdip Sidhu

He was a rising star of the NHS. Could his work have contributed to his death?

www.the-londoner.co.uk

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · 21d

Our Co-chair Chaand Nagpaul calls for more support for health workers.

‘It would be surprising if colleagues were not in distress, given the environment we work in.’

@bma.org.uk @nhsprachealth.bsky.social

www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

‘Don’t suffer in silence,' charity urges health workers on national memorial day

One doctor dies by suicide about every three weeks and suicide rates among healthcare workers have been 24 per cent higher than the national average

www.bma.org.uk

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · 22d

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · 22d

Today is National Suicide Memorial Day for Healthcare workers, an annual event in memory of those lost to suicide – colleagues, friends, and loved ones whose absence is deeply felt. 2,500 have lost their lives in this way in the UK since 2011, an average of four every week.

#NSMD #HopeThroughAction

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jul 30

The Lancet Oncology no less...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · Jul 5

In both print and online versions of today’s @financialtimes.com, our Chief Executive @theasrstein.bsky.social says the vision behind the 10 Year Health Plan is the right one. The ambition for England’s NHS is clear, but it will be harder to achieve.
www.ft.com/content/eeff...

NHS plan is long on the ‘what’ and short on the ‘how’

The vision of community healthcare is right but marred by the belief it will save money

www.ft.com

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Government's 10-Year Health Plan takes welcome steps to tackle NHS staff mental health, with new standards on safety, flexibility & wellbeing.

We’re pleased to see our input reflected & stand ready to help deliver real change.

Do you think the measures go far enough? #NHS #mentalhealth

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 30

Having a productive afternoon...

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you to @bma.org.uk for inviting me to deliver the Sir Victor Horsley lecture at this year's #BMAARM2025 meeting.

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Institute of Naval Medicine—the spiritual home of Royal Navy doctors—has joined our National Memorial Tree Campaign.

At the ceremony, Surg Capt Heames honoured healthcare workers lost to suicide. Want to plant a tree? DM us to join our info session tomorrow. #MentalHealth

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · Jun 22

Picard management tip: Once all their basic needs are taken care of, crew members are motivated by the meaningfulness of their work.

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 15

Loved this gift from my youngest son...

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 13

I'm giving a lecture next week!

Eek!

I am delivering the Victor Horsley lecture next week at the @bma.org.uk Annual Representatives Meeting

Wish me luck!

#BMAARM2025

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Jun 4

#gianthaystacks a legend... Memories from the early 80's.

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · May 19

Grief is hard.

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · May 1

Check out this short clip of me on the news yesterday, proudly announcing the formal launch of @doctorsindistress.bsky.social in Northern Ireland.

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · May 1

Northern Ireland's first memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers who have died by suicide was planted at a GP surgery in Belfast yesterday.

Shore Road Surgery is the first organisation in NI to join our National Memorial Tree Campaign, in association with
@amateuradam.bsky.social

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NHS Practitioner Health @nhsprachealth.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are experts in caring for those who care for others, providing confidential, compassionate support for mental health and wellbeing. If you are struggling, don’t wait. It is always better to reach out sooner rather than later. #NHSPractitionerHealth

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Apr 23

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Apr 5

To write this @newstatesman.com column, I asked colleagues about their enduring memories of working on Covid wards.

Their messages, sent as voicenotes, had one thing in common: each respondent broke down in tears.

What does that rawness mean for today's NHS? 🧵

www.newstatesman.com/politics/hea...

NHS staff are still traumatised by the pandemic

Despite their continuing levels of severe distress, funding has now been withdrawn from mental health hubs.

www.newstatesman.com

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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · Apr 8

These quotes are a tough read but it's why we are continuing to push for cultural change within the health sector. We have to reach a time when it is going to be OK to admit you are struggling with your mental health.

Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · Apr 8

27% of #doctors feel taking time off for #mentalwellbeing issues is not “acceptable” where they work.

More needs to be done to enable and support healthcare workers to take time off when they are too unwell to work.

www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 23

homer simpson is sitting in front of a refrigerator with his mouth open and his tongue out .

ALT: homer simpson is sitting in front of a refrigerator with his mouth open and his tongue out .

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 20

Thank you

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 20

Thank you, and pass on my best to your husband. Please ensure he doesn't end up like Jagdip

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Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you for your public service.

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you, he was a brilliant doctor.

Amandip Sidhu @amandipsidhu.bsky.social · Mar 16

I must thank you Andrew, this was a brilliantly written article with compassion and empathy. A credit to your profession.