Helping Ukraine overcome the trauma of war
The wounds of war are not just physical. Nearly ten months of conflict have had a devastating toll on the mental health of the Ukrainian people....
News
An in-depth view of our work in the UK and in the field.
Voices from Ukraine
2nd December 2022
When we think of the impact of war on health, we think of trauma caused by bombs, guns and tanks. Yet a war like the one currently underway in Ukraine has a much broader effect. ...
Meet the Medics
1st December 2022
Our medics do incredible things, and our work is only made possible thanks to them. Our register is made up of more than 1000 NHS and international doctors, nurses, paramedics, logisticians and other professionals ready to respond to emergencies around the world, from Ukraine to...
UK-Med Emergency Doctor Freda Newlands recognised with national award
27th November 2022
We are excited to share that Freda Newlands, an emergency doctor and UK-Med member since 2016, has won Best Doctor at this year’s Who Cares Wins Awards! The Who Cares Wins Awards celebrate heroes in the NHS who go above and beyond to support...
Trauma and Emergency Training in Afghanistan
2nd November 2022
In August 2022, our team travelled to Kabul to provide Trauma and Emergency training for frontline health staff responders in Afghanistan....