Abi Rimmer

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How you can support me with stammering

1 week ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

Make me feel safe to speak without pressureSophia Williams, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, Brighton and Hove Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, says, “Stammering is a neurodevelopmental speech fluency disorder, usually with genetic and neurophysiological underpinnings, including atypical activation in brain areas involved in speech planning and motor control.
Can I work while having IVF?

1 month ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

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How can I support a neurodivergent colleague?

1 month ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

There are ways to make workplaces feel more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues, Abi Rimmer hearsMake them feel safeCatriona McVey, final year medical student, says, “Neurodivergent colleagues often bring unique strengths—such as attention to detail and deep focus in specialised areas—but they can also face additional challenges and barriers to success. “Work with them to identify what they personally find difficult, and explore what accommodations can be made at work.
How can I boost team morale?

2 months ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

When teams are stretched it is important to foster a supportive working environment, Abi Rimmer hears Work must be done at a team and an organisational level Billy Palmer, Nuffield Trust senior fellow, says, “We know from our analysis of staff survey data that the gulf in job satisfaction between the NHS’s youngest and oldest staff is widening.1 Clinicians aged 21-30 are far less likely to look forward to going to work than those of a similar age a decade ago, whereas this has plateaued or...
Sexual harassment: Consultants call for new system for staff to report incidents

2 months ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

Hospital consultants have urged the BMA to lobby for a national, anonymous reporting structure for staff who experience sexual harassment at work. Doctors at the BMA’s UK consultants annual conference on 4 March also called for NHS organisations to investigate reports of sexual misconduct using external investigators trained in trauma investigations.
How can I be antiracist?

2 months ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

Actively challenging racism takes courage, Abi Rimmer hears“It requires work and considerable effort”—Aaliya Goyal, GP with special interest in occupational health and wellbeing“Racism, in all forms, has no place in healthcare. However, it does exist, and it leaves a devastating impact on colleagues and patients and has consequences for patient safety.1“Being antiracist means recognising that we’re part of a racist system.
As a black doctor, am I more likely to be referred to the GMC by my employer?

2 months ago | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

A referral is statistically more likely, so work must continue to improve things, Abi Rimmer hearsReferrals are more likelyUdvitha Nandasoma, MDU head of advisory services, says, “The General Medical Council’s State of Medical Education and Practice1 revealed in 2023 that the number of doctors from ethnic minorities was higher than that of white doctors for the first time.
How should I deal with a rude colleague?

Feb 3, 2025 | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

Confronting poor behaviour from someone you work with can seem difficult but there are ways to respond, Abi Rimmer hearsBe compassionate with yourselfRakesh Patel, professor of medical education and head of the bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery degree at Queen Mary University of London, and honorary consultant nephrologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, says, “While you may not have control over how a person treats you, you do have control over when and how you respond to rudeness.
I’ve been asked to do something that falls outside my role, what should I do?

Jan 13, 2025 | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

It can be hard to know how to respond when asked to undertake a task that isn’t part of your role, but there are ways to deal with it, Abi Rimmer hearsEstablish boundaries earlyAshley Simpson, medical education fellow, NHS Lothian, says, “Being asked to undertake a task you believe is outside your role can be challenging. Navigating these situations is often context dependent, requiring a balance between your professional responsibilities, team working, and patient safety.
How do we create a sense of team?

Dec 22, 2024 | bmj.com | Abi Rimmer

Creating a sense of team among those who work together can make a big difference and often starts with small actions, Abi Rimmer hearsAny team member can leadAmrita Sen Mukherjee, positive psychology practitioner, European Mentoring and Coaching Council senior practitioner coach, and portfolio GP, says, “Creating a strong sense of team at work is essential for nurturing connection, trust, and shared purpose.