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This section of the website aims to provide our community with support on looking after their wellbeing and mental health.
It’s vital we open up the conversation as workplace stress in healthcare affects not only doctors’ mental health, but the quality of care provided for patients.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s more crucial than ever that you look after your own mental and physical health while you are looking after others. Recognising early on the red flags associated with occupational burnout can help you prevent it.
We have developed a range of resources below to help you recognise warning signs, provide advice on looking after yourself, how to get help and where, as well as inspiring interviews from our own members.
The BSG Trainees Webinar: Wellbeing for Doctors & How to get Gastro Speciality Training Back on Track, was recorded on the 26th February 2021 and featured talks regarding wellbeing and mental health, and how trainees can get their training back on track after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The webinar was chaired by the BSG Trainees Committee Chair, Dr Elizabeth Ratcliffe and was introduced by Dr Alastair McKinlay, President of BSG.
Watch the opening presentation on ‘Wellbeing for Trainees’ by Dr Shirley Remington, Associate Dean, HEE North West, by clicking play on the video to the left.
You can watch the full trainees wellbeing webinar here.
We’re delighted to announce a new Member Assistance Programme to all BSG members, provided by Vita Health Group. As a member of the BSG, you can register to gain access to an online digital hub which offers counselling, wellbeing, and life management support services, as well as self-help information and advice.
Vita Health Group is a fully accredited and award-winning specialist in workplace Musculoskeletal and Mental Health services. Their Assistance Programme is a 24/7 confidential service designed to provide practical and emotional support to prevent, address, and support all of life’s issues.
Their specially trained legal and information team can help resolve issues around debt, legal concerns, consumer and care and more, whilst counsellors are on hand to manage any emotional concerns.
First published on 13 Jan 2021
Everyone experiences stress in their everyday life. However, it can become an issue if you’re consistently experiencing high levels of it. A gastroenterologist’s work environment can be high-pressure and extremely stressful, resulting in mental as well as physical symptoms. On […]
First published on 13 Jan 2021
During periods of great stress, whether at home or at work, your mental health is particularly vulnerable. There are a number of triggers that can leave you feeling like your wellbeing is suffering. Anticipating such events can help you better […]
First published on 13 Jan 2021
Being a doctor is a tough job. Facing every day the occupational challenges and caring for patients can result in your own wellbeing feeling like your last priority. It’s vital to remember that a high level of wellbeing is not […]
First published on 17 Sep 2021
Chris Healey is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Chair of JAG Accreditation RCP London. What attracted you to a career in gastroenterology/hepatology? I came across some very interesting cases when I was a medical student. On my first surgical attachment in […]
First published on 30 Jul 2021
Dr Philip J Smith is a Consultant Luminal Gastroenterologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, UK. What attracted you to a career in gastroenterology/hepatology? To a certain extent, gastroenterology chose me! I […]
First published on 08 Jul 2021
Geoff Smith is a Regional Postgraduate Dean, HEE South West Chair, JAG Training Group (& very part time) Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopist. What attracted you to a career in gastroenterology/hepatology? I would love to say that it was the combination […]