Syrian British Medical Society SBMS
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The Syrian British Medical Society is a non-profit, non-political organization embracing all health care professionals of Syrian decent, residing in the UK
The United Kingdom
Joined October 2021
Statement re #RaceRiots from @SBMSociety. We #StandwithRefugees @SyrianWelsh @TheSyriaCmpgn @LincsRefugeeDoc @refugeecouncil @ssuk_feed @RefugeeSociety
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"One or two reorganisations of NHS education have been beneficial, but others have been pointless, wasteful and, in some cases, destructive. They’ve been accompanied by grand schemes—some of these made headlines for the human misery they caused..." https://t.co/1u4y1nmxO3
bmj.com
I became a GP trainer early in my career, so I’ve been involved in medical education for nearly 40 years. When I started I was attached to the British Postgraduate Medical Federation, but in the...
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📸 In East Ghouta, Syria, people are visiting a mobile clinic, where we're providing mental health services, non-communicable disease management, and reproductive care. Located 10km from Damascus, we first began mobile clinics here in January 2025. We’ve provided 19,000+
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Anna Paisley provides an introductory series of three blogs giving a brief background to the WHO's WPSD and discussing the theme for this year of Safe Care for Every Newborn and Every Child. Anna highlights what the College is doing to mark this important day.
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We have published our latest data on #flu and #COVID19, which continue to circulate at low levels Weekly COVID19 hospital admission rates remain low but have increased slightly Eligible groups can now book their vaccination appointments Full report: https://t.co/yvCnaef7M2
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The 10-Year Health Plan for England suggests shifting care from hospitals to community-based care; but how can we best do that? In #Commentary, Dr @j59dd, speaks with @AnnaParry12 managing director of @AACE_org about how the ambulance service and physicians can create joined-up
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#SPHN advisor Prof Richard Sullivan & committee member @AulaAb quoted in this World Report piece by Rebecca Sers in @TheLancet on the 'Environmental Impacts of #Coflict' with examples from #Syria, #Ukraine & #Gaza Read here: https://t.co/zljoqy2XBk
@UNEP @ceobs_org @pax @WHO
thelancet.com
Often overlooked as a dimension of the health effects of war, the impacts of conflict on the environment are gaining increasing attention. Rebecca Sers reports.
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A second humanitarian aid convoy, dispatched by the @SYRedCrescent, arrived in #Sweida on July 23, 2025. This vital delivery aims to support families affected by the ongoing crisis & ensure the continuity of essential services, particularly hospitals, which have been impacted.
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Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
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The GMC has approved updates to the Core Surgical Curriculum, effective 1 Aug 2025. Further information is available at https://t.co/OpfcuiI8h2. With thanks to the CST Advisory Committee and all stakeholders for their thoughtful contributions and feedback.
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🚨Urgent: Wildfire Emergency in Latakia, Syria Devastating wildfires are spreading rapidly across Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, affecting more than 25,000 acres, forcing thousands to flee their homes, and overwhelming local resources. SAMS is responding with emergency
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Inspiring to see the strength and leadership of Syrian women driving change in their communities. Their participation at all levels is vital to Syria’s recovery. Proud that the UK is providing more funding to boost the economy and build resilience.
The UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy met Syrian women from rural communities benefiting from UK-funded livelihood programmes in partnership with @FAOSyria. The UK has been at the forefront of work on early recovery and women’s empowerment.
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Warmest congratulations to our brilliant Council member @Claraovella who has collected her FRCS today 👏 #Dips2025
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UK Special Representative for Syria, Ann Snow, met H.E. Minister Khattab to discuss security priorities. She welcomed the Ministry’s prompt response to the horrific 22 June terror attack in Damascus. The UK remains committed to supporting Syria in countering terrorism in all its
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A training session took place in #Damascus for 20 volunteers, aiming to boost their skills and knowledge in #FamilyProtection and body management activities during emergencies.
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The College has responded to today’s 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England. We want to see investment in staff and action focused on the national shortage of trained doctors, nurses and social care workers to ensure the government’s aim to improve health and care for patients can
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I was pleased to meet H.E. Minister Khattab to discuss shared security priorities. I also extended my condolences to all those affected by the horrific 22 June attack in Damascus. The UK stands with Syria in countering terrorism in all its forms.
UK Special Representative for Syria, Ann Snow, met H.E. Minister Khattab to discuss security priorities. She welcomed the Ministry’s prompt response to the horrific 22 June terror attack in Damascus. The UK remains committed to supporting Syria in countering terrorism in all its
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@SBMSociety are pleased to cohost this #scientific conferences in #LattakiaUniversity in #Syria covering #MedEd #QIP #Microbiology #Surgery #NCDs & other topics With thanks to Dr Fawaz Baddour & Syrian MoHE & colleagues for their support See more below
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‘If you truly want leadership that is reflective of our workforce and delivers for our patients, then we must unlock the full potential of SAS doctors.’ Find out why we're calling for greater representation of SAS doctors in leadership roles. https://t.co/2C3t7ND0rT
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bma.org.uk
Doctors at the ARM agree on need for greater representation at senior level
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Conflict was a major driver of humanitarian needs in 2024. When it erupted in Lebanon, we met people where they fled. As it continued in Sudan and Gaza, we treated people's injuries. And when it ended in Syria, we distributed relief items to families. https://t.co/NyiEvpJbu3
msf.org
Read MSF's Operations Directors' review of the challenges faced by our teams in providing care in 2024.
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Yesterday we delivered our final teaching day for the 2024/25 Chief Registrar cohort and hosted a peer award presentation where the cohort presented the QI projects they have worked on throughout the programme👏 Learn more about our Chief Registrar Programme:
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