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Expressing Solidarity with Palestine: A Guide for Healthcare Workers
BIMA supports this document, which outlines the guidelines healthcare professionals need to follow when expressing solidarity with Palestine.
Visit ResourceHijab Bare Elbow Infographics
The BIMA Hijabs & Bare Below the Elbows team has been working hard to raise awareness of faith sensitive dress code at work. Working in collaboration with the BMA and NHS Employers we are pleased to announce the publication of the new NHS National Uniforms and Workwear guidelines by NHS England & NHS Improvement.
Visit ResourceDress Codes
Imagine dedicating years to your medical career, only to face a seemingly insurmountable barrier: the fabric you wear. This isn’t fiction, but the lived reality for many Muslim women in British healthcare. Caught between their faith and workplace dress code policies, they navigate a complex landscape where cultural identity and professional aspirations collide.
Visit ResourceReligion, dress codes and chaplaincy
Guidance and resources to help NHS organisations manage religious diversity within their workplace.
Visit ResourceUnderstanding intersectionality for diverse engagement
As part of Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week, Dr Shamaila Anwar talks about intersectionality and creating psychological safety.
Visit ResourceMuslimahs in Healthcare Overcoming Challenges within the Workplace November 2024
A thought-provoking discussion with our panellists: Sabina Hafesji - Co-chair and Co-founder of the NHS Muslim Women’s Network Dr Ushna Javed - Ophthalmology resident and BIMA Dresscode project lead
Visit ResourceThe 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: Full list
Here are the 50 Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures who will exercise the most power and/or influence in the English NHS and health policy
Visit ResourceNo One Left Behind: Anti-racist Healthcare Conference 2025
Read highlights from our anti-racism conference, which include ten key actions for leaders to help tackle racism within NHS organisations.
Visit ResourceThe Guardian – Muslim NHS workers report rise in racist abuse since far-right riots began
Bima, which represents about 7,000 staff, says some have been left in ‘unprecedented’ fear by intimidatory behaviour
Visit ResourceAccess guidance to support your workforce during Ramadan
Ramadan is expected to begin on 28 February 2025. Read our guidance to help both managers and staff during this religious period of fasting.
Visit ResourceAACE – Our latest anti-racism spotlight – Empowering voices: Understanding the experiences of Muslim women
In February, AACE hosted members of the NHS Muslim Women’s Network to facilitate a conversational event that focused on three main outcomes: To explore and understand intersectional experiences and perspectives of Muslim women from different cultural, social and religious backgrounds. To challenge and break stereotypes and misconceptions about Muslim women by providing a platform for open and respectful dialogue. To discuss the challenges and barriers faced by Muslim women and what this means for the ambulance sector.
Visit ResourceQ&A with Muslim Women’s Network from the end of last year
NHS Muslim Women’s Network began with two women, Sajidah Ahmad and Sabina Hafesji talking about the challenges and micro-aggressions they have faced at work. This conversation gave birth to the idea of setting up a network for Muslim women working in the health sector to come together.
Visit ResourceAbout the Network
The founders of the NHS Muslim Women’s Network discuss what compelled them to develop the new network at the height of COVID-19.
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Exclusive content for verified network members, including mentoring programmes and leadership development workshops.