Each and every Wednesday we will be sharing upcoming events, tips, activities and more to help support you to look after your mental health and wellbeing!
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, you now have access to a range of new wellbeing resources available through your Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including:
- Blog: Coping with Loneliness [https://www.vivup.co.uk/blog_posts/80] – Our latest blog looks at the causes and impact of loneliness, while also delving into how to manage feelings of loneliness through various activities and initiatives
- Podcast: Perinatal Mental Health [https://vimeo.com/702752576] – Our new podcast examines the various facets of perinatal mental health and provides education for making the return to work after maternity leave as smooth as possible
You can find all the resources available to you at www.vivup.co.uk
Don’t forget, as part of your Employee Assistance Programme, a telephone service is available 24/7, 365 days a year for any member of staff needing mental health support.
To access, simply call 03303 800658*, or 0800 023 9324 free from any standard UK landline or mobile phone
*Calls charged at local rates
Shapes Masterclass: Weds 25th May
How to beat burnout in the new ways of working in Primary Care
Learn how to feel calmer, take control of your time, beat stress and work happier.
In this 60 minute masterclass you’ll learn:
- How to stay resilient under pressure, though times of crisis and uncertainty
- Ways you can take control of your time and prioritise in high-stakes roles
- The key to maintaining work-life balance and letting go of guilt
Don’t miss this fantastic Shapes Masterclass presented by Dr Rachel Morris (host of the You are Not a Frog podcast) on Wednesday 25th May at 7pm
Financial wellbeing support
The financial challenges affecting our NHS people – insights and solutions webinar.
The webinar on Tuesday 24 May from 12:30 to 14:00 will look at the financial challenges affecting our NHS people and what employers can do to support them,
Mindful May Conferences
All events are free to attend, in person conferences focussed on improving wellbeing with workshops and keynote speeches on sleep, stress, the menopause and andropause, financial wellbeing and healthy eating. Events will be followed by webinars throughout the week.
Unmind – Free access until December 2022!
Unmind is a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing.
Using scientifically backed assessments, tools and training you can measure and manage your personal mental health needs, including digital programmes designed to help with stress, sleep, coping, connection, fulfilment and nutrition.
They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to NHS staff until the 31 December 2022.
