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Dr. Phil Hammond

Dr. Phil Hammond is a unique and engaging speaker who combines medical expertise, sharp wit, and a passion for improving healthcare. A practicing NHS doctor specialising in chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, Phil is also a celebrated broadcaster, comedian, journalist, and patient advocate.

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About Dr. Phil Hammond

Known for his dynamic and entertaining style, Phil has been Private Eye’s medical correspondent since 1992, campaigning for patient empowerment and transparency in healthcare. His investigative work on NHS whistleblowers earned him a nomination for the prestigious Martha Gellhorn Prize for Investigative Journalism.

As a broadcaster, Phil has presented five series of Trust Me, I’m a Doctor on BBC2 and is a familiar face on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz, Countdown, and The One Show. He’s also a popular voice on BBC Radio Bristol, where he explores health and wellbeing with humor and insight.

Phil’s comedic talent shines in his stand-up shows and Radio 4 sitcom Polyoaks, a sharp satire on NHS reforms. He has authored several best-selling books, including Medicine Balls and Trust Me, I’m (Still) a Doctor, and released two comedy DVDs, Dr. Phil’s Rude Health Show and Confessions of a Doctor.

An award-winning campaigner and Vice President of the Patients’ Association, Phil is a patron of multiple health charities, including Meningitis UK and Patients First. His talks are packed with thought-provoking insights, jaw-dropping stories, and plenty of laughs, making him a standout host or speaker for corporate events, conferences, and award ceremonies.

Book Dr. Phil Hammond to bring humour, humanity, and powerful storytelling to your next event.

To book Keynote Speaker Dr. Phill Hammond, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com

Speech Topics

Dr Phil Hammond’s speech topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Mental health and wellness
  • How to save the NHS
  • How the NHS has changed in my 27 years working in it
  • How to have a good death
  • How to use the media constructively, and the bear traps to avoid
  • Surviving and thriving in life
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Here you can find links to books by Dr. Phil Hammond. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.

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