About Our Islamophobia Awareness Training
Enhance your team’s understanding of Islamophobia, Islam, and Muslim communities with a BIMA training session.
The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) is offering tailored training on Islamophobia, Islam and Muslims, designed specifically for healthcare professionals across the UK.
Tailored to Your Needs
Our workshops are highly flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, whether you’re based in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. We aim to provide your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver compassionate and culturally competent care to Muslim patients, support for Muslim staff and a greater awareness of Islamophobia. We have a range of training options ranging from a short 1 hour overview or a full day, interactive workshop. Sessions may be delivered in-person or online.
What Our Workshops Can Cover:
The History of Muslims in the UK
Discover the rich and diverse history of Muslims across the UK, from their early presence to the present day.
Islamic Beliefs & Considerations
Gain a deeper understanding of the core beliefs of Islam, along with important cultural and religious considerations that can impact patient care and staff support.
Islamophobia
Learn about the realities of Islamophobia, its impact on both healthcare providers and patients, and strategies to counteract it within your organisation.
Training Format
Online & In-Person Islamophobia Training
Islamophobia remains one of the least recognised yet most pervasive forms of discrimination in the UK. In healthcare, it directly affects staff retention, wellbeing, patient safety, and institutional trust. Despite Muslim staff making up a significant portion of the NHS workforce, they continue to face disproportionately high levels of discrimination, stereotyping, and institutional barriers.
BIMA’s Islamophobia training is designed to support healthcare teams in creating inclusive, respectful, and safe workplaces. Our sessions explore the realities of Islamophobia, practical ways to address bias, and how to uphold ethical professional standards while supporting staff wellbeing. Training can be delivered online or in person, and is flexible to fit your needs, from focused one-hour briefings to half-day interactive workshops. Each session draws on real-world examples and evidence, offering practical guidance to help staff feel confident, valued, and able to provide the best possible care for patients.
Institutions We Have Delivered Training For
BIMA has previously partnered with the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver training sessions. Read more about our highly successful workshop at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow on 30th July, attended by 62 members of both Glasgow and Lanarkshire’s health boards:
Testimonials from Our Training Sessions
Our Impact
BIMA’s Islamophobia training is informed by peer-reviewed research, ongoing evidence, and the real-world experiences of healthcare professionals. Our sessions help staff recognise, address, and prevent Islamophobia in the workplace, and our evidence shows they significantly improve participants’ confidence in doing so.
Thanks to existing support and partnerships:
30+
sessions have been delivered nationally, both in person and online, led by academics and healthcare professionals.
1500+
professionals have been trained to date, including participants from NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, medical schools, the BMA, CQC, and Public Health Scotland.
Flexible Delivery
we’re able to offer flexible delivery, with sessions ranging from one-hour briefings to half-day interactive workshops that combine practical guidance with real-world examples to support staff in creating inclusive, respectful, and safe healthcare environments.
“How confident do you feel in addressing Islamophobia in the workplace?”
(1= not confident, 5 = very confident)
BIMA’s training helps healthcare professionals recognise and address Islamophobia, improving inclusion and ethical practice. Over 30 sessions have been delivered nationally, training 1,500+ staff from NHS Trusts, ICBs, medical schools, and national bodies, with clear evidence of increased confidence in tackling bias.
Book a training session
To enquire about organising a talk or workshop tailored to your team’s needs and to receive a quotation, please contact us at [email protected] or use the form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
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