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Welcome to the official page of British Islamic Medical Association. Stay upto date with news and info about BIMA Our Aims are as follows:

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Our Vision is to inspire our membership to unite in service of our patients and profession. To promote better understanding and appreciation of principles and values of Islam amongst all health care professionals.

2. To protect and promote the health of patients and the public by adhering to fundamentals of Islamic ethics and good medical practice.

3. To encourage professional and social interaction among Muslim health care professionals and with wider medical community in the UK

4. To promote research and education in the field of medicine, Islamic medical history and Islamic medical ethics.

5. To engage our professional skills in charitable activities locally and globally to help the needy irrespective of colour, creed or faith.

6. To advise & support Muslim health care professionals and students in career development, orientation and other work related issues.

23/10/2026

🩺 Not sure which specialty is right for you? Or how to approach the application process?

Swipe through to see what’s coming up at the BIMA Specialty Training Webinar. Doctors from across 8 specialties will share practical insights into their careers, training pathways and applications.

📅 Sunday 8 November 2026
⏰ 10am to 1:30pm
💻 Online

🎟️ Register via the link in our bio

22/10/2026

Build your wealth while staying true to your values 💷

Join BIMA and Simply Ethical for a live webinar on halal investing, Sharia-compliant pensions and ISAs, and financial planning in line with your faith. Bring your questions and get answers from the experts.

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕗 8pm to 9pm
💻 Online

🔗 Register via the link in our bio

21/10/2026

🎗️ It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer awareness is about more than recognising symptoms. It is also about ensuring patients feel informed, supported and comfortable accessing care.

This month, we’re highlighting practical ways healthcare professionals can make a difference:

🔎 Recognise the signs - Breast cancer can present with changes beyond a lump. New or unexplained symptoms warrant assessment, regardless of age or screening eligibility.

🩷 Promote breast awareness - Encourage patients to become familiar with their breasts and recognise changes. Awareness complements, but does not replace, screening or clinical assessment.

🩺 Address barriers to screening - Fear, limited awareness, language barriers and concerns around privacy or modesty can all affect engagement.

🤝 Provide culturally sensitive care - Protect dignity, communicate accessibly, accommodate individual preferences where possible, and respect patient autonomy.

Small adjustments in how we communicate and deliver care can make a meaningful difference to a patient's experience.

Know the signs. Listen without judgement. Make every consultation count.

20/10/2026

Introducing BIMA: Beyond the Consultation, our new podcast exploring the conversations that matter to Muslim healthcare professionals.

In Episode 1, we ask: What happens when speaking out puts your medical registration at risk?

Join Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer, Kashif Mahmood and Dr Moosa Qureshi as they explore regulatory discrimination, freedom of expression and the challenges facing healthcare professionals who advocate for their communities.

🎬 Watch the official trailer now!

🎧 Stay tuned for the release of Episode 1 on 2nd November.

🤝 Sponsored by Regulation Resolution.

16/10/2026

Flu season is here. Protect yourself and those around you. 💉

Getting vaccinated against flu can help prevent serious illness, protect vulnerable people and reduce pressure on NHS services.

BIMA’s Flu Vaccination Guidance helps Muslim families make informed decisions, including:

💉 The benefits of flu vaccination
🩺 Injectable and nasal spray vaccine options
☪️ Islamic considerations
📍 Where to access your flu vaccine

Protecting our health and looking after others is an important part of our faith.

🔗 Read BIMA’s full Flu Vaccination Guidance: https://britishima.org/advice/flu/

15/10/2026

A huge thank you to AACE and ambulance service staff and volunteers who generously gave their time, expertise and resources to support our BIMA Lifesavers teams.

This September, with the support of ambulance services:

🕌 14 mosques supported across the country
👥 Over 400 people reached
❤️ Hands-on training in CPR, defibrillator use and choking emergencies

Together, we're helping more people gain the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency, while strengthening links between ambulance services and Muslim communities.

🔗 Read the AACE article: https://aace.org.uk/news/aace-supports-ambulance-services-to-build-links-with-mosques/

12/10/2026

Build your wealth while staying true to your values 💷

Join BIMA and Simply Ethical for an exclusive webinar on Wealth-Building for Muslim Health Professionals, exploring how to plan, invest and manage your finances in a Sharia-compliant way.

Hear from Simply Ethical’s experienced advisers as they share practical insights into:

💰 Halal investing and wealth-building
📈 Sharia-compliant pensions, ISAs and savings
🤝 Financial planning aligned with your faith and values

Whether you're starting your financial journey or planning for the future, gain valuable insights to help you make informed financial decisions.

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕗 8pm to 9pm
💻 Online

🔗 Register here: https://britishima.org/events/webinar-wealth-building-for-muslim-health-professionals/

10/10/2026

Bring cancer awareness into the heart of your community ❤️

Join us as a volunteer for BIMA Cancer Awareness Talks 2026 to deliver talks in local mosques, helping Muslim communities access trusted health information and empowering people to take an active role in their health.

🕌 Share knowledge in your local mosque
❤️ Raise awareness of cancer and early detection
🤝 Empower communities to make informed health decisions

Use your skills to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Cancer Awareness Talks supported by Our Future Health

📲 Sign up to volunteer for BIMA Cancer Awareness Talks 2026: https://britishima.org/get-involved/health-offer/

09/10/2026

🩺 Not sure which medical specialty is right for you? Or wondering how to approach the application process?

Join us for the BIMA Specialty Training Webinar, bringing together doctors from across a range of specialties to share practical insights into their careers, training pathways and applications.

Hear from doctors across GP, Psychiatry, IMT, CST, Anaesthetics, Clinical Radiology, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

We’ll also explore FY3 opportunities, working abroad and Clinical Teaching Fellow roles.

📅 Sunday 8 November 2026
⏰ 10am to 1:30pm
💻 Online

Whether you’re weighing up your options or getting ready to apply, come along, ask your questions and hear directly from doctors who’ve been through the process.

🎟️ Register here: https://britishima.org/events/bima-specialty-careers-webinar/

08/10/2026

BIMA and Equi’s research on faith literacy in the NHS continues to gain attention, with the findings now featured in Eastern Eye.

The research highlights why understanding faith matters for both patient care and the experiences of healthcare professionals.

Key findings include:
🔹 All Muslim healthcare professionals surveyed agreed that understanding a patient’s faith needs can help improve health outcomes.
🔹 Only 7% felt the NHS consistently takes faith needs into account.
🔹 73% reported experiencing some form of discrimination because of their faith.

BIMA President Dr Sahira Dar told Eastern Eye:

“Race and faith are not interchangeable. A workplace can be ethnically inclusive, but still not be faith literate.”

🔗 Read the full Eastern Eye article: https://www.easterneye.biz/report-urges-nhs-to-make-faith-literacy-central-to-patient-care/

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101 King's Cross Road
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http://www.BritishIMA.org/

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