My dad sacrificed everything for a better life for us in the UK
I have a distinct childhood memory of being in Bangladesh and seeing an old man who only had one leg.
He was using a pair of crutches so, with no understanding or appreciation of his situation, I took his stick and imitated his walking.
Seeing this unfold, my father apologised to him, then sat him down and gave him a meal.
Later that day, Dad took me aside and taught me how to see through the eyes of others less fortunate than me. I was around 10 years old and my family and I were visiting our home country after we moved to the UK a few years earlier. It was a truly humbling experience.Ilford consultant urges BAME men to protect mental health
Nurul Ahad, who leads clinicians at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford and who is part of the government’s BAME task force, said: “Men as a group often struggle with the more emotional side of relationships and in some cultures opening up can be even harder. This year, issues for BAME communities have been a real talking point, as these groups have been harder hit by the coronavirus.
Welcome Nurul Ahad, our new Medical Director
Mr Nural Ahad, who has 25 years of medical experience, has worked at our hospital as the clinical lead since 2015. Through his role as orthopaedic lead, he has helped to shape the development of orthopaedic surgery across the country, including the pioneering use of day surgery joint replacement.
