Seven moments that mattered in 2020

Whatever your experience of COVID-19 has been, it’s undeniable that we and the world we live in have been altered irrevocably. What hasn’t changed is Doctors of the World’s determination to ensure universal and equitable access to healthcare, both at home and abroad. As we begin a new year, the pandemic continues to hit the most vulnerable in our society hardest. Health and social inequalities have widened. New barriers to healthcare have emerged, with the rapid shift to online healthcare leaving those without the means to access it cut off from vital care and support. Our staff, volunteers and supporters have consistently risen to these challenges, working tirelessly to ensure Doctors of the World can continue to help people in vulnerable circumstances get medical care and advice. Here are seven moments that mattered in 2020. 1. Adapting our UK services to COVID-19 COVID-19 has challenged all of us to think differently about the way we live and work. It has also forced Doctors of the World to rethink the way we deliver our services. In March 2020, as the UK went into lockdown for the first time, we moved quickly to adapt the east London clinic and helpline to a fully remote, national service. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated to keep our advice line running throughout #COVID19. 💙Your gift has allowed us to continue taking calls from people in vulnerable situations across the UK.Here's an insight into who we've been a...
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