The British Medical Association (BMA) have a free counselling and support number that you can phone during times of struggle or emotional distress. The BMA Wellbeing Support Services number is 0330 123 1245.
This is a peer support line that you can use to get support and advice during times of struggle in your personal or professional life. You can phone this number regardless of whether you are a BMA member or not.
The BMA Wellbeing phone line is open 24/7 for all doctors and medical students in the United Kingdom. For example medics can phone this number if they are struggling as a result of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.
Doctors can also contact the BMA wellbeing support team by email on wellbeingsupport@bma.org.uk