The RMBF is the UK charity for doctors, medical students and their families.
Our goals
No doctor or medical student should face hardship alone.
We aim to support doctors, medical students and their families through health and financial challenges, preserving their dignity and promoting their wellbeing.
We do this by providing financial help and confidential support, during hardship caused by illness, injury or bereavement, so that doctors can move forward with their lives.
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Our impact
We help hundreds of doctors, medical students and their family members every year.
Those who approach us for help are often in really dire situations. Unexpected hardship has affected their ability to work or study, throwing everything off course. They may be worried about how they’re going to feed and clothe their children. They might be facing mounting debts, or at risk of losing their home. It’s no wonder that many are struggling with their mental health.
But with your help, we can provide financial support when it’s needed most. We can help with money advice, bringing spiralling finances under control. And we can provide wellbeing and mental health support too, helping to bring relief and clarity.
Our support can truly be life-changing for doctors and medical students in need.
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Our people
The majority of our Board and our volunteers come from a medical background.
This means that as an organisation we understand the unique pressures facing doctors on a day to day basis.
Our volunteers come from all areas in the medical profession and help to ensure that the RMBF is delivering the best support possible.
And as the medical profession continues to change, our experience and knowledge will help us to meet new and emerging needs.
Our supporters
The RMBF relies on voluntary donations, and we receive no government funding.
The money we raise to support doctors and their families comes in large part from fellow doctors and their families. Without the help of our generous donors, we could not continue to provide vital support to the medical profession.
Many of our fabulous Volunteers, Fundraisers and Champions are also doctors and medical students themselves. Their tireless efforts make a massive difference to the support we can provide, and the vital awareness of the RMBF throughout the profession.
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Our campaigns
As well as providing vital support for doctors, medical students and their families in times of crisis, the RMBF aims to raise awareness of issues in the medical profession that lead to difficulties.
Our values
We treat everyone with respect
We believe in upholding dignity and offering support without judgment.
We’re caring
We work together to create a supportive community where people look after one another.
We’re guided by the community we serve
We listen, learn and adjust to ensure what we do is effective and relevant.
We’re proud of the work we do
We take pride in supporting others to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
