Taking a look at the national support available via NHS People
The 'Our NHS People' website provides support that helps colleagues manage their own health and wellbeing whilst looking after others.
Guides
Visit https://people.nhs.uk/ to access a range of useful guides including:
- Top tips on building resilience
- How to get a good night’s sleep
- Compassionate leadership
- Bereavement support.
Support line
Our NHS People runs a confidential staff support line, operated by the Samaritans. It is free to access from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Call 0800 069 6222. Alternatively, you can text FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text.
Learn more on the 'support now' page on Our NHS People.
Wellbeing apps
NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps until the end of December 2020.
View the apps on offer, and get information about how to access them, on the wellbeing apps page on Our NHS People.
And more...
Our NHS People offers a wide range of information and support - get financial wellbeing support, sign up to a culturally diverse staff common room, or take part in training so that you can confidently hold supportive and compassionate mental health and wellbeing conversations. Why not take a few minutes today to see how it might help you?
