The BMA has been collecting the names of doctors in the UK who died while working during the pandemic. This page is a memorial to those lives lost. The list highlights especially the devastating toll on doctors from a Black and Minority Ethnic background, including many migrant workers on whom the NHS depends.

Fiona Godlee, editor in chief, The BMJ:

“This page honours doctors who have lost their lives working for the good of others under the most difficult of circumstances in this covid-19 pandemic. Each name represents an irreplaceable gap in a family and a workplace. No one should have to risk their lives or health because of their work, and we honour those who have paid this ultimate sacrifice. In doing so we commit to all efforts that will bring this pandemic to an end and that will ensure the safety and well being of everyone working on the front line of healthcare.”

Chaand Nagpaul, BMA council chair:

“The death of a fellow doctor is always tragic, but to lose so many at the hands of the virus is devastating. We offer our profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of these committed clinicians who cared for patients in the most challenging of times, battling against this highly infectious and deadly virus.

“They are the GPs and hospital doctors who treat us when we are sick, and they are our friends and colleagues, who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of helping people get better.

“The vast majority who have sadly died are from a BAME background, with many coming from overseas to contribute their valuable skills and expertise to the NHS to save the lives of others, only to tragically lose their own.

“During the pandemic the dedication, bravery and compassion of all healthcare workers has shone through in the fight against the coronavirus. We must never allow our BAME colleagues to be taken for granted or disadvantaged. The NHS has a duty of care to protect its workforce from harm.

“We are one profession, one medical family, and we grieve for all of the colleagues we have lost the world over.

“We owe them our gratitude, our respect, and a pledge that we will remember them.”

The BMA will hold a one minute’s silence at its Annual Representative Meeting on Tuesday 15 September, in remembrance of all NHS and care staff who have died during the pandemic. It will take place at 11am.

The BMA has verified the details of the doctors remembered here, but it may not be an exhaustive list. If you wish to inform us about any other doctors who have sadly died please contact covidmemorial@bma.org.uk. The information is correct to our best knowledge but please contact jdobson@bmj.com if you wish to report any inaccuracies.