Pharma Mate is a free, independent UK directory of support for healthcare staff, edited by Thomas Evans. Pharma Mate is not a charity, helpline or care provider, and each listed service decides who qualifies.
Questions about Pharma Mate
Is Pharma Mate a charity?
No. Pharma Mate is an independent information site which lists existing support services, charities and communities for UK healthcare staff. Pharma Mate does not take donations, provide care or decide who qualifies for a service.
Does a listing mean I can use the service?
No. Each provider decides eligibility, fees, membership conditions and availability. Check the provider's own website before you apply.
Is the support finder an assessment?
No. The support finder filters a fixed list of services by your profession, UK nation and need. The finder does not diagnose, predict eligibility or recommend treatment, and your choices stay in your browser.
Can I upload my contract or patient records here?
No. Pharma Mate has no upload or advice service. Ask the provider you choose for a secure way to send documents, and never share patient records outside approved systems.
Can a peer group tell me whether an NDA is enforceable?
No. A peer group helps with the stress of a dispute. Whether an NDA clause is enforceable is a legal question for a union, the PDA, Protect or an employment solicitor. Read the NDA guide before you sign or share anything.
Where should I start if I work in Northern Ireland?
Start with the Northern Ireland page. Employment law differs there, so use the Labour Relations Agency and nidirect in place of the Acas and GOV.UK guidance written for Great Britain.
Are listed organisations affiliated with Pharma Mate?
No. Pharma Mate has no partnership with any listed organisation, and no provider pays for a listing. Each listing links to the official website so you can contact the organisation directly.
Who checks the content on Pharma Mate?
Thomas Evans, the editor, checks every page against official sources such as the NHS, Acas, GOV.UK and the professional regulators. Each page shows the date of the last check. Read how sources are checked and more about Thomas Evans.
Does Pharma Mate sell or prescribe medicines?
No. Pharma Mate does not sell, prescribe or supply any medicine. The medicines pages cover regulator information and the workplace pressure around GLP-1 medicines such as Mounjaro and Wegovy.
What should I do if I need help urgently?
Call 999 in an emergency. For urgent mental-health help, call 111 and choose the mental health option (press 2 in Wales), or call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 in Northern Ireland. Samaritans answer 116 123 at any hour. See urgent help.