Supporting You

Whether you are working at home in isolation or working in a patient-facing role, looking after yourself during times of crisis is more important than ever!

We will be regularly posting useful advice and resources to help you;

  • To stay healthy in both body and mind
  • If you find yourself struggling with your sleep or mental health
  • To seek advice and further support

Regroup-Reflect-Recharge

We have reviewed your feedback in the this document. Here, you will see a flavour of the actions that we are progressing and the ‘quick wins’ underway.

Executive Directors and Associate Directors will continue to work with staff to review ideas for ‘Regroup-Reflect-Recharge’ as part of defining and implementing the local directorate staff survey and people plans.

Regroup-Reflect-Recharge Manager Briefing. 

Your Mind Plan Quiz​

Your Mind Plan

This national NHS quiz involves answering 5 questions to produce a suggested list of resources and topics that may be useful to you.

This will also help inform which of the other below topics and resources on this page may be most beneficial to you at this moment in time.

Resources

WELLBEING APPS - FREE for NHS Staff
Coping with Stress Following a Major Incident
Self-Help Resources
Mental Health Considerations
Health & Wellbeing Guide for Combined
Support and Guidance for Teaching Children at home
FACE COVID - How to respond effectively to the Corona Cisis
Talking to children about illness
Talking to People about Dying during the Pandemic
COVID-19: Psychological First Aid Training

Staff Support & Counselling Videos

Financial Wellbeing

The government has provided information and guidance on what financial support may be available to you.

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has partnered with Money and Pension Service (MaPS) to provide a mini series of free financial webinars to all NHS Staff. Future free financial wellbeing events for NHS Staff are taking place on:

  • Thursday 26th November
  • Thursday 10th December

NHS staff can book their free place 48 hours before each event.

You can watch the previous sessions here:

Week 1: Maximising your money – hints, tips and tools
Week 2: Hidden Figures – Talking about money in difficult circumstances
Week 3: Mastering your Money & Creating Healthy Habits
Week 4: Saving for goals, financial independence and your wellbeing

Step Change provides free advice and practical solutions on debt and how it affects you

The Money Charity aims to help people to better manage their money

Money Saving Expert has dedicated financial information for COVID-19 including:

The Debt Advice Foundation is a registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.