Welcome
Welcome to this weeks Wellbeing Wednesday!
Read on to find out:
- how you can reduce feelings of isolation and support your Mental Health when working from home
- how to register for a fully funded virtual away day for you and 7 members of your team
- how you can manage your stress with stress busting tips, tools and resources
- how you can access tips and tools to support your Health and Wellbeing via your Employee Assistance Programme – Vivup
If you have any ideas on themes or topics for future editions, or if you’d like to share a good news story, please do get in touch with us via cw.traininghub@nhs.net
We hope you find the tips, tools and resources useful.
Working from home and feeling isolated…
The ways we work have changed for many of us over the last three years, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are now able to work more flexibly. This brings benefits but can also leave us feeling isolated from our teams and colleagues.
MHFA England have put together some guidance on how to support your mental health, if you are regularly working from home or in a hybrid manner.
Watch the video below or download the guidance (PDF): Supporting your mental health while working from home
We encourage you to share this video and guide with employees and colleagues to help with their mental health, to reduce the feelings of isolation, and to help them stay connected.
Virtual away day for you and your team
Looking after your team
You can now book a free two or four hour virtual away day for you and up to seven members of your team. A highly skilled coach who has extensive experience of working with and supporting teams will support you to achieve your objectives through this personal and bespoke offer.
A coach will work with you beforehand to design the session to suit your objectives and to ensure the session focuses on your team needs. Your coach will also provide a free, one hour follow up session for you to discuss how the day went and to focus on next steps.
To book your virtual away day please register your request below and and we will be in touch within two working days to arrange your first session.
Stress Awareness Month
April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’ – The challenge of managing stress can be difficult and sometimes even more challenging can be trying to find the right support – so each week in April we will be bringing the stress busting tips, tools, resources and coping strategies to you.
20 min stress buster
Ewan Cameron is a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Coventry; having worked with General Practice staff, he is acutely aware of the stresses expereinced by members of the primary care team.
Ewan has kindly provided a private link to three 20 minute stress buster relaxation audios for you. His advice…find somewhere quiet, where you won’t be disturbed and enjoy.
Click on the button below to access the three relaxation audios.
Manage your stress through movement
Many people find that physical activity helps them to manage the symptoms of stress.
Below are a few ideas to help you get started:
Join a weekly walk or a gentle and non-competitive 5km jog that facilitates a safe space to meet new people and talk about your mental health.
Find out more here RUN TALK RUN
Whether you’re into swimming, going to the gym, taking on a group exercise class, or enjoying activities with the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Find local activities and centres here Everyone Active – Leading Operator for Gym, Swim and Activities
Try and find time in your lunchbreak or in the day to take a walk and spend time outside in nature.
Top tips for dealing with stress
There are small things we can all do to help be kind to your mind, and these can make a big difference to how we feel.
Health and Wellbeing support for you
Confidential support when you need it the most
Whatever mental health, physical, financial or personal issue you are facing, access expert help and support for life’s ups and downs, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Below, you’ll find a wide range of care and support specialists waiting to hear from you. You can use this service as many or as few times as you like, there’s no limit on the support you can receive.
