Wellbeing, Mental Health and supporting South Asian patients
Episode 21, Aug 16, 04:07 PM
#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians.
Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.
Guests:
Dr James Thambyrajah
Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John’s Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty.
Dr Anita Raja
Dr Anita Raja (MRCGP , DFSRH, LOC SDI ) is a General practitioner in Birmingham, West Midlands. She is a practising GP, broadcaster and campaigner for wellbeing, especially within the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. She has a specialist interest in longevity & lifestyle medicine . She is an advocate for a holistic approach to physical and mental well being. She is a leading expert in Women’s health and has been featured in various health and lifestyle magazines like Stylist UK , Glamour magazine , Strong Women UK . Her opinion on key issues surrounding the Health care system have been endorsed and valued by leading electronic media channels. She has been a TV Presenter for a 1 hour live show “Let’s talk “ on British Muslim TV from 2021 to 2022 , touching upon sensitive issues predominantly within the South Asian Community.
LinkedIn: @dranitaraja
Instagram: @dranitaraja, @royalcollegeofgps
X: @dranitaraja
Resources and Additional Material:
Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.
Guests:
Dr James Thambyrajah
Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John’s Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty.
Dr Anita Raja
Dr Anita Raja (MRCGP , DFSRH, LOC SDI ) is a General practitioner in Birmingham, West Midlands. She is a practising GP, broadcaster and campaigner for wellbeing, especially within the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. She has a specialist interest in longevity & lifestyle medicine . She is an advocate for a holistic approach to physical and mental well being. She is a leading expert in Women’s health and has been featured in various health and lifestyle magazines like Stylist UK , Glamour magazine , Strong Women UK . Her opinion on key issues surrounding the Health care system have been endorsed and valued by leading electronic media channels. She has been a TV Presenter for a 1 hour live show “Let’s talk “ on British Muslim TV from 2021 to 2022 , touching upon sensitive issues predominantly within the South Asian Community.
LinkedIn: @dranitaraja
Instagram: @dranitaraja, @royalcollegeofgps
X: @dranitaraja
Resources and Additional Material:
- South Asian Heritage Month
- Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk)
- NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire
- https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/gp-wellbeing
- https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/perinatal-mental-health
- https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/mental-health-care-is-a-priority
- https://britishima.org/work/mental-health/
- https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/south-asian-values-medical-practice
- https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/celebrating-south-asian-heritage
Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what’s going on close to you.