IMPORTANT
We are formally closing the registered charity Caring for Carers.
Read an important update about Caring for Carers.
Particularly at a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. We provide a safe, confidential, energising place for one hour - to share, unload and reignite. We run the highly interactive workshops with small break out groups on Zoom.
We welcome any Doctor with a current GMC number in the UK, from foundation to retirement, in both primary and secondary care.
We welcome any Nurse with a current licence to practice in the UK, from Primary to Tertiary Care and everything in between.
We now run bespoke Mobile Doctors’ Mess and Nurses' Nexus events for national conferences.
We love the richness that a diverse group brings. `Please write in and express an interest if you would like to offer some time and skills.
I found out about Doctors’ Mess via social media and first attended in late December 2020. I’ve been a regular ever since.
A few things really stood out for me:
- It fulfilled the need of talking about how things were going. This was sadly missing at work due to PPE and limited social contact due to the pandemic.
- The hour achieved so much and there were really useful weekly themes (e.g. Seligman) coupled with breakout rooms.
- Talking with doctors from outside my specialty and from primary care was refreshing and brought new perspectives.
- The experience was confidential and well run by the organisers.
I am pleased to say that discovering Doctors’ Mess has been an unexpected positive during the pandemic.
Consultant in Sleep Medicine Dr Mike Farquhar joins us to discuss his work in raising awareness of issues and challenges faced by young people who identify as LGBT+, particularly when accessing NHS healthcare.
The impact of light on our wellbeing
The importance of remaining positive
Coaching legend Jenny Rogers will join us to discuss her new book 'Are You Listening? Stories from a coaching life'.
How laughter can benefit our wellbeing
Reflecting and building on the good things you did for yourself over the summer.
Honoured to have a thought provoking talk on racial equality with Dr Chaand Nagpaul, current Chair of the Council of the British Medical Association.
A conversation with Dame Clare Gerada.
"The Courage of Compassion - Letting the Light In"
Pause, Rest and Reflect- Why we need to talk about fatgue with Dr Michael Farquhar.
The Heart-Mind Interface - Constructing lives that bring us safety, connection and joy.
Yvonne Coghill - Director, Workforce Race Equality NHS London
Self-compassion is hard, how can you be compassionate towards others, if you aren't to yourself?
