Joint statement about Ukraine

Reports of the war in Ukraine fill our screens and news feeds with images and stories of terrible suffering but also immense bravery. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine. We deplore the conflict and support the actions being taken to end it. 

We stand with our colleagues who are helping those who have been injured in the war and we know that our members will be asking what they can do to help.  The Royal College of Anaesthetists, Faculty of Pain Medicine and Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, along with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, is asking that if they can, people should donate to The Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. This will help pay for much-needed food, water, first aid, medicines, warm clothing and shelter for people who have lost so much.  

Update 09/03/2022 - Please see the information below from NHSE/I regarding coordination of support for Ukraine

Please share below message with your members and networks, as it is particularly important that all offers of assistance are centrally coordinated.

The situation in Ukraine will be on a lot of people's minds. Many of us will be worried about friends and family in the country now, and I want to reiterate that the role that colleagues from Ukraine and the other affected areas play within the NHS is vital. If you have family and friends in Ukraine, or are impacted by this or anything else that is causing you concern, remember that resources are available to support you.

The question that we are all asking ourselves is ‘what can we do to help?’ A national effort is underway to provide support to Ukraine and to ensure the NHS stands ready to provide further support as needed. Organisations across the NHS and the health and care sector as a whole will be keen to help. In order to coordinate this help, to avoid creating disruption or duplication, please submit offers of assistance to England.incident14@nhs.net

The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to ‘give safely’ to registered charities as people make generous donations to causes helping to support and protect people affected by the invasion of Ukraine. The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of 15 leading UK charities, has launched its collective appeal to provide emergency aid and rapid relief to civilians suffering during the conflict.

NHS England and Improvement Stakeholder and Engagement Team