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Honouring Dr Liz Sizer
Clinicians, advocates and supporters came together to honour Liz’s compassion and legacy, while raising awareness of mental health in healthcare.
You Okay, Doc?
A UK registered charity. Founded by Doctors, for Doctors. Supported by Psychotherapists and Business Professionals.
CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
The Liz Sizer Award
Celebrating individuals who demonstrate courage, compassion and a commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing across the healthcare community.
Inspired by Liz’s legacy, the award recognises people who support colleagues, advocate for better mental health and help reduce stigma for healthcare workers.
Nominate here
Championing better mental health for healthcare workers
Pastest x You Okay, Doc? Partnership
We have partnered with the mental health charity You Okay, Doc? in an industry first initiative to support the healthcare community.
Their goal is to enable doctors & nurses to seek support, speak freely about mental health and be equipped to manage the inevitable occupational pressures faced.
The Sizer Gala
Pastest has been the headline sponsor of the You Okay, Doc? Sizer Gala for three consecutive years (2023–2025), an event dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds to support mental health in the healthcare sector, and we are proud to continue our support as headline sponsor for 2026.
A NIGHT OF FUNDRAISING, REFLECTION, AND COMMUNITY
The Sizer Gala 2025
The 2025 Gala, held at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and hosted by the inspirational Manley Hopkinson, honoured the memory of the esteemed Dr. Liz Sizer, a consultant anaesthetist who tragically died by suicide. The evening celebrated the resilience of the healthcare community through powerful speakers, reflection and fundraising, raising over £55,000 to support this vital cause.
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Inspiring voices
Manley Hopkinson, Tom Mitchell, Ben Caesar and Dr. Dan Gearon shared powerful perspectives on resilience, community and wellbeing.
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The Liz Sizer Award
Kirsty McQueen Mornington was recognised for establishing the McQueen Charter and supporting mental wellbeing in pre-hospital care.
Read Kirsty’s story
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£55,000+
Raised for better support
Supporting peer groups, mental health resources and wellbeing initiatives for healthcare professionals.
How You Okay, Doc Makes A Difference
Community Activation
Championing mental health support for healthcare professionals through doctor ambassadors across the UK who help integrate YOD services into trusts to support every doctor and nurse.
Support Services
Including (i) The Huddle - their therapist-led peer support groups and (ii) their 24/7 confidential text support in partnership with SHOUT UK exclusively for doctors and nurses.
To date, they have supported over 3,000 doctors!
Educational Resources
They deliver evidence-based tools that empower doctors' and nurses' mental health, including the YOD POD and webinars.
Listen here
Dr. Daniel Gearon, You Okay, Doc? Founder
Daniel is the founder of You Okay, Doc? and surgical trainee in the East of England. He completed his Masters with the prestigious Cambridge University Judge Business School in Entrepreneurship. Prior to medicine Daniel was a decorated NCAA tennis collegiate student athlete in North America where he was also awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in PR and Advertising.
Daniel's cousin Liz died by suicide in 2016. Following Liz's death, Daniel created the charity, You Okay, Doc? to provide doctors with a safe space to talk about their mental health.
At the beginning of 2026, Daniel handed over the role of CEO to Lou Adams, marking a new chapter for the charity while continuing his connection with You Okay, Doc? as its founder.
