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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

An interesting fact during this National Depression Education and Awareness Month - as many as two-thirds of those treating the condition could be suffering from anxiety, burn-out and low mood. #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We were so proud to give the raising of endometriosis awareness a leg-up by sponsporing a table at #charity @endoawarenessnorth.bsky.social's recent fundraising event - learn more endometriosisawarenessnorth.com #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #endometriosis #endo

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Two eminent doctors inject their opinion into the debate into whether corticosteroid medicines work - especially long term. Read the bones of their argument at bida-online.com/bida-journal

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The risk of wearing earphones, how high protein diets might affect your kidneys, and does acupuncture relieve IBS? Find out more on the Science Desk page of our new BIDA Journal bida-online.com/bida-journal #nutrition #health #science #acupuncture

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just landed! The autumn BIDA Journal includes features on ensuring digital healthcare is democractic, the Prime Minister's support of an endometriosis charity, and even a quiz on gout! Go to bida-online.com/bida-journal

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Mishearing drug names, not picking up nuiance and a reluctance by patients to speak freely when AI is activated. Is this your experience of computerised scribing? #AI #nhs #sribing

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Read how a husband and wife GP partnership was able to improve governance and sytems and be assessed as Good by inspectors - thanks to SSP Health bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our Women’s Healthcare Forum Chair Dr Sharma features on another endometriosis podcast, with patient Laura and consultant gynaecologist Dr Gupta. This time it is all around the bowel – go to youtu.be/4T0FCwmJgCs?...

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Endo Unfiltered - Ep02 - Endo and the bowel

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The story of how a GP successfully moved into retirement, whilst transferring his single-handed practice into good hands, features in our next BIDA Journal. Read more at bida-online.com/bida-journal

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SSP Health prides itself on helping GPs to do what they do best – practice medicine. Read how they reduce the burden of daily tasks – allowing you to provide outstanding healthcare - www.ssphealth.com #governance #CQC #healthcare #finance #recruitment

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

BIDA wishes to express its condolences to the friends and loved ones of Dr Arun Baksi who passed away on August 21. Shaping the treatment of #diabetes on the Isle of Wight and beyond, he was a campaigner against racism and hugely valued member of BIDA.

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bida has worked in partnership with wealth management company Quilter since 2021. Find out what that monetary advice brings in a new page on our website - bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our Women’s Healthcare chair has just written a blog on the intrinsic link between chronic physical and mental health conditions. It’s for a new webpage dedicated to better wellbeing – #mentalhealth #endometriosis #Bury endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/mental-healt...

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

As you can see from our picture, our women’s healthcare chair has made some powerful friends in the bid for gender equality for patients and doctors. Find out more at our October conference - bida-online.com/forthcoming-... or see @endoawarenessnorth.bsky.social

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Researchers, clinicians, pharma companies, universities – you have until 31 August to book your place as a presenter at our national conference. Simply visit bida-online.com/forthcoming-...

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Full details of accommodation packages for our BIDA conference have just landed at bida-online.com/forthcoming-... Don’t delay. Book today. An array of eminent healthcare experts is on the way!

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

With a third of doctors emotionally burned out and #NHS sickness levels on the rise, how do we care for our carers is the first session at our BIDA conference in October. Register your interest by emailing bida-online.com/contact-us #NHS #doctors #doctorsindistress #medics #health #mentalhealth

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Antibiotic resistance #AMR was just one of the vital topics debated at our conference last year, with Prof van Staa in the chair. Details of this year’s #Manchester event – and how to present there – can be found at bida-online.com/forthcoming-...

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our President joins the call for more balance and fairness in NHS disciplinary panels, calling the current system “unfair, biased and discriminatory.” bida-online.com/news-releases

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Read our thoughts on a proposed BMA ban on specialist training for international doctors – presented to you and the #media at bida-online.com/news-releases

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Plan to make overseas medics wait FIVE YEARS to train in specialisms, slammed by our President and other eminent doctors bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Those living with #endometriosis. Please help with the development of a new nutritional support app, by filling in the following #survey - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #endo #womenshealth #survey #research @endoawarenessnorth.bsky.social

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Want to put your research before your peers, eminent physicians and those you can network with? Check out the abstracts call-out on our website #research #clinicalresearch #science www.bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We will be discussing all the medical issues that need flagging at our national conference at Worsley Park Country Club and golf course 9-11 October. Full details, soon

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Just landed! Here’s the flyer for our national conference which in previous years has discussed everything from antibiotic resistance to patient pronouns. Why not join us at bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Exposure to the sun can be a factor in skin cancer whatever your ethnicity. Read more at UK Heatwave: Tackling myths around darker skin and SPF - BBC News

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UK Heatwave: Tackling myths around darker skin and SPF

Global studies show some minority communities are less likely to use sun protection - but why?

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Searching for the next Sinha man! One of our team is organising a quiz night to support those with #endometriosis. Will the winning quizzer be a medic? Book your ticket by emailing info@upturn.org.uk - September, #Rochdale

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We’re bowled over by news that one of the mainstays of our cricket league has seen his daughter selected for the England Women’s Under 19’s team. Read more in our Journal and visit our BIDA Sports page bida-online.com #cricket #tennis #golf

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our women’s healthcare forum chair has launched her most ambitious campaign yet. Teaming-up with students at Shipley College near Bradford, she has produced a documentary, and a social media drive all called #UNHEARD. Learn more at www.endometriosisawarenessnorth.com @endoawarenessnorth.bsky.social

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our medical members, perhaps more than any other profession, see the courageous and compassionate work unpaid carers do each day. Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts! #nationalcarersweek

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Personality changes, anxiety, bipolar and even dementia – our women’s healthcare forum chair explains how #endometriosis can also cause brain fog in our latest blog bida-online.com/blogs

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Members of our team delivered direction of diabetes in #Oldham recently. Despite a genetic disposition towards the condition, treatment in South Asian communities, lags behind. Contact us if you would like one of our team to share their expertise.

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Now that society is a little more accepting of conditions such as #ADHD and #autism (witness drama The Good Doctor) are we making enough provisions to allow the neurodiverse to flourish in healthcare? Read more in our BIDA Journal www.bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#Yorkshire letter reveals that patients refuse to be treated by non-white medical staff. These were attitudes our membership faced when we first formed in 1975. And they belong in the biggest dustbin in history! www.msn.com/en-gb/politi...

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Wishing good luck to those taking exams and members of our team who are doing all kinds of roles in them – including simulated patient! It is truly a noble wish to become a medic! #exams #finals #doctors #juniordoctors

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Now the cricket season is in full swing, why not take part in Bida’s sports activities, designed to break down boundaries and introduce international medics to life here in Britain bida-online.com/bida-sports

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Giving South Asian patients and employees an integral voice in healthcare. Read about Dr Bhavna Pandya’s insight into inclusion in the NHS by visiting www.bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#Neurodiverse conditions such as #ADHD in adults was discussed at our recent international conference. Learn more at bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A passionate plea for equality – especially in relation to women’s healthcare. Read our Women’s Healthcare Chair Dr Anita Sharma’s thoughts on the government’s female health strategy’s stumbling progress www.bida-online.com/blogs

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The weighty problems of obesity and joints, AI surgery, and #endometriosis diagnosis plus the power of #Yoga! All discussed at our international conference and detailed at bida-online

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our conference in South America proved a Mexican mix of presentations in everything from falls to urology, endometriosis to whether to drink or not! Download a full report by visiting bida-online.com

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British International Doctors Association @bidauk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The consequences of the #Iran war could be felt just as much at the #pharmacy as the petrol pump. Read more in the BIDA Journal at www.bida-online.com

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