NHS Practitioner Health Programme

Confidential NHS treatment service for doctors and dentists in England with mental health or addictions problems.

Website: Practitioner Health
Phone: 0300 0303 300
Email: prac.health@nhs.net

BMA Counselling

Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline, individual counselling and Doctors Advisor Service (peer support) for all doctors and medical students.

Website: Counselling and Peer Support for Doctors and Medical Students
Helpline: 0330 123 1245
Phone: 020 7383 6110
Email: wellbeingsupport@bma.org.uk

Doctors in Distress

UK based independent charity that promotes and protects the mental health of all healthcare workers and prevents suicide in the medical profession. It is not a therapy service.

The charity run a range of programmes and webinars (Doctors in Distress – Webinars YouTube) free of charge that take place throughout the year including a weekly online Peer Support Group and a support programme for International Medical Graduates

Phone: 07593 531888

Email: contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk

Website: Home – Doctors in Distress – Support For Healthcare Workers (doctors-in-distress.org.uk)

Royal College of Psychiatry Psychiatrists Support Service

Free, confidential support and advice service for psychiatrists at all stages of their career, with Peer Support Psychiatrists (College Members).

Website: Psychiatrists’ Support Service (PSS) | Royal College of Psychiatrists
Phone: 020 8618 4020
Email: pss@rcpsych.ac.uk

DocHealth

Independent psychotherapeutic consultation service for all practising and qualified doctors in the UK. Fees payable.

Website: www.dochealth.org.uk/
Phone: 0207 383 6533
Email: enquiries@dochealth.org.uk

Sick Doctors Trust

Free helpline for doctors with drug or alcohol struggles.

Website: Sick Doctors Trust
Helpline: 0370 444 5163
Email: help@sick-doctors-trust.co.uk

Medical Defence Union (MDU)

In addition to providing medico-legal advice and professional indemnity, the MDU offers e-learning modules on Health and Wellbeing for Foundation Doctors  free (to members).

• Module 1 focuses on strategies for coping with adversity, spotting signs of mental ill health, and potential barriers to seeking help.
• Module 2 covers sources of worry, responding constructively to negative feedback, and the psychological impact of complaints.
• Module 3 looks at the ways people cope with stressful situations, managing anxiety at work, and self-help resources.
• Module 4 explores burnout and depressive symptoms, and the steps you can take to help yourself, and support a colleague who’s struggling.

All modules reflect the GMC’s ‘Good medical practice’ (2024) guidance.

Website: http://www.themdu.com

Professional Support and Wellbeing Service

Website: Professional Support & Wellbeing Service
Phone: 01865 932 088
Email: PSW.tv@hee.nhs.uk