Professor Sir Simon Wessely on war, terror and the brain
Professor Sir Simon Wessely is President, Royal Society of Medicine and former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As well as leading the Mental...
Unsung Heroes
The Unsung Heroes category celebrates the people whose dedication, compassion and quiet contributions make a meaningful difference in health and wellbeing. It shines a light on individuals and teams whose work may go unnoticed by many but has a profound impact on patients, communities and the wider health ecosystem. Through stories of resilience, service and selfless care, this category pays tribute to those who go above and beyond without seeking recognition.
Trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases
At the African Union Summit in Ethiopia this week [10-11 February], African leaders will be addressing the progress made to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)...
David Nott Foundation STAE scholarship course
The Royal College of Surgeons of England’s STAE (Surgical Training for Austere Environments (STAE) is arguably the most advanced conflict trauma course worldwide. Set up...
First aid on the school curriculum
After years of advocacy by the British Red Cross and other stakeholders, the Government has proposed to include first aid as part of a new...
Psychotherapy with children in Lesbos
Myriam Abdel Basit is an Irish cultural mediator who has spent seven months with MSF in Lesbos in Greece this year. Working alongside a psychologist,...
Donating blood – busting myths
Hospitals across the UK need a staggering 6,000 blood donations every day. However, in order to meet this demand, an additional 190,000 new donors are...
Remembering Dr Tom Stuttaford 1931-2018
For nearly 27 years, Dr Thomas Stuttaford, (widely known as Dr Tom), was the medical correspondent and columnist on The Times and his chattily-written columns...
Operation Smile
Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for those born with cleft conditions. Last year, we provided more than 21,000...
We The Goalkeepers
‘We The Goalkeepers’ focuses on 7 young Goalkeepers from around the world and the inspirational work that they’re doing around the world to achieve the...
Dealing with illness in dreadful hot weather
“What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance,” cried Jane Austen. Inelegance is the least of some people’s...
