Doctors of the World UK

Inside View from a Safe Surgery: “Our concern is more with the patients we aren’t seeing”

In May, the Clapham Park Group Practice in London became the first practice to declare itself a Safe Surgery. Our first member shares their experiences of operating a Safe Surgery and advice for other practices on what has worked best for them. Read more
Online tool launched for primary care professionals working with migrants

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'As the NHS turns 70 this week there is much to be proud of, and much to fight for': A blog by UK Health Advisor Lucinda Hiam

'As a health advisor, I have seen the devastating impact this has on people. I have seen people refused heart surgery, denied cancer treatment or have their chemotherapy stopped.' UK Health Advisor Lucinda Hiam reflects on her experience working in the NHS for this week's 70th anniversary. Read more
#StopSharing Campaign Success

Fear should never be a reason not to see a doctor but the UK Government has arranged a deal between NHS Digital, the body charged with safeguarding NHS patient records, that allows the Home Office to access vulnerable patients’ information. Read more

Doctors of the World UK empowers excluded people to access healthcare at home and abroad

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Our global work

Whether it’s providing urgent medical care in Ukraine, giving mental healthcare to refugees in Calais, or strengthening health systems in west Africa, we meet the health needs of vulnerable people around the world.

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The volunteer doctors, nurses and support workers at our clinics offer primary care and health advice to excluded people including asylum seekers and undocumented migrants.

Latest news & blogs

Doctors of the World condemn the Demolitions in Khan Al-Ahmar and Abu-a-Nuwar

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'As the NHS turns 70 this week there is much to be proud of, and much to fight for': A blog by UK Health Advisor Lucinda Hiam

'As a health advisor, I have seen the devastating impact this has on people. I have seen people refused heart surgery, denied cancer treatment or have their chemotherapy stopped.' UK Health Advisor Lucinda Hiam reflects on her experience working in the NHS for this week's 70th anniversary. Read more
Safe Surgeries network launch as research shows wrongful GP refusals

New research has found that 1 in 5 attempts to register vulnerable patients are being wrongfully refused by GP surgeries in England, even though they're fully entitled to access NHS primary care. To address this, Doctors of the World has launched the Safe Surgeries initiative, offering practices support and resources to mitigate barriers to access faced by migrants in vulnerable circumstances. Read more

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Support our UK clinic and advice

You can support our UK clinic and advice line with a donation. Our wonderful volunteers work tirelessly to help vulnerable people access healthcare. Please support their work in the coming year. Read more
Sponsor a Doctor

Across the UK and around the globe, there are volunteer doctors and nurses giving their time to help the most vulnerable. Sponsor a doctor with a monthly gift and stand alongside these humble and heroic medical professionals to save lives. Read more
Refugee fund

Please help us provide healthcare for refugees living in camps across Europe and those fleeing Syria and other warzones. Read more