Welcome To The Hive

The Restless Beehive is a safe place for anyone affected by medical gaslighting, dismissal, misdiagnosis, neglect or harm in medicine, past or present.

By sharing our stories, we can begin to expose patterns of harm, raise awareness of what really happens in clinics and hospitals, and campaign for fairer treatment, more transparency and better health.

There are more than two sides to every story. So this site also wants to hear from doctors, nurses and other health professionals about the pressures and barriers that make it hard to get care right, so we can understand why people are dismissed and what could change.

Our forum is a space where people can support one another, share what they've learned about navigating illness and the system, and feel less alone. Please read our community guidelines before joining in.

Create your own polls, ask questions, share news, and form communities. This site is whatever you make it.

No data will be sold to third parties, and the site will always be free to use. This is a work in progress, and your suggestions are welcome.

Want to share your story? Get in touch.

You don't have to use your real name, and anonymity is welcome. Your experience is yours, and you decide how much of it you share.

Are you a health professional? We'd like to hear from you too, confidentially if you prefer.