APPS Scotland

22/02/2025

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comments on survey which found 2/3rds have experienced or witnessed incidents in the workplace
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FULL REPORT ON THE SURVEY: Scottish Race Equality Forum reportDownload FOREWARD FROM THE REPORT: Racism and inequality are deeply entrenched issues in our society that have a harmful impact in our …

01/01/2025

Subject: Invitation to Take part in the Cardiovascular Risk Factors Survey in UK doctors of Pakistani descent.
Dear Colleagues,
We hope that this message finds you well.
We invite you to participate in our survey investigating cardiovascular health and identifying the risk factors precipitating cardiovascular disease in doctors of Pakistani heritage across the UK. The insights and experiences of our fellow colleagues are invaluable for assessing the well-being of Pakistani doctors.
Your feedback will help us to highlight the problems many Pakistani doctors working in the UK face in regards to their cardiovascular health and guide development of strategies to tackle these issues. By combatting these challenges, we aim to improve social, physical and mental health of Pakistani doctors in the UK.
By participating in our survey, you can contribute to creating a healthier environment for all medical practitioners.

Many thanks for your participation and support!

07/10/2024

https://bmascotland.home.blog/2024/10/07/sref-chair-welcomes-cabinet-secretarys-anti-racism-statement/

As the Chair of the BMA Scottish Race Equality Forum, I am highly encouraged by the recent public statement made by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray. You can read it here…

20/08/2024

Please complete the survey, you find it in the blog

Three years ago, BMA Scotland took a significant step forward by establishing the Scottish Race Equality Forum (SREF). This forum represents a crucial development in our ongoing commitment to addre…

24/06/2024

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It goes without saying that a union’s power comes from its members. Without YOU, we simply wouldn’t be able to act on your priorities and wield the influence we do. That’s why we can only move forw…

18/05/2024

APPS executive members attended civic reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren at Glasgow City Chambers in honor of doctors delegation from Lahore - Glasgow twinning City, followed by official tour of historic Glasgow City Chambers.

12/05/2024

A very productive meeting of APPS executive board with delegates from Lahore children hospital, UNICEF and Glasgow University. APPS is excited about the plans laid out for future collaborations to improve healthcare in Pakistan including education, training and research. Watch the space ....

25/04/2024

Dining Diplomacy with the Pakistani Consulate.
Thankyou for inviting the APPS team. ☺️

29/01/2024

Highlights from our recent PGEP talk about “Managing diabetes in Ramadan” delivered by Dr Nazim Ghouri, Diabetologist, QEUH.

Keep an eye out on our social media for future events!

23/01/2024

APPS Scotland would like to express our sincere gratitude to the BMA for their invaluable support. We greatly appreciate the efforts made by the BMA

12/10/2023

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Bullying and harassment (B&H) in the Scottish National Health Service (NHS) is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. The NHS, renowned for its commitment to patient care, is also a…