You Okay, Doc?
A UK registered charity. Founded by Doctors, for Doctors. Supported by Psychotherapists and Business Professionals.
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 for the You Okay, Doc? Sizer Gala for three consecutive years (2023–2025), an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support mental health in the healthcare sector. The 2025 Gala, held at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, hosted by the inspirational Manley Hopkinson, honoured the memory of the esteemed Dr. Liz Sizer, a consultant anaesthetist who tragically died by suicide, and celebrated the resilience and strength of the healthcare community. The evening featured powerful speakers, reflection, and fundraising, raising over £55,000 to support this vital cause.
The Liz Sizer Award
The Liz Sizer Award celebrates individuals in healthcare who embody courage, compassion, and commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing amongst healthcare workers. Like Liz, who was a champion for change, we are looking for nominees who actively support colleagues, advocate for mental health, and help reduce the mental health stigma.
A Night of Fundraising, Reflection, and Community
The Sizer Gala 2025
Honouring Dr. Liz Sizer
The Gala brought together clinicians, advocates, and supporters to honour the compassion and legacy of Dr. Liz Sizer and raise awareness around mental health in healthcare
Inspiring voices
Hosted by the inspirational Manley Hopkinson, the evening featured impactful contributions from Tom Mitchell, Ben Caesar, and You Okay, Doc? founder Dr. Dan Gearon; each sharing powerful insights on resilience, community, and wellbeing.
The Liz Sizer Award
Kirsty McQueen Mornington, who lost her husband to suicide in 2016, was recognised for her advocacy work establishing The McQueen Charter, supporting mental wellbeing in pre-hospital care.
Impact
The Gala raised over £55,000, supporting You Okay, Doc?’s mission to provide peer support, 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.
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Dr. Daniel Gearon, You Okay, Doc? Founder and CEO
Daniel is the founder and CEO of You Okay, Doc? and surgical trainee in the East of England. He has recently 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. She had been an anaesthetist at King's College London.
Following Liz's death, Daniel created the charity, You Okay, Doc? to provide doctors with a safe space to talk about their mental health.
