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!
Stress Awareness Day – 2nd Nov 2022
National Stress Awareness Day was set up with the mission of raising awareness of the effects and stigma of stress in the workplace.
We are highlighting a range of resources to support employers to tackle stress in the workplace and to promote good mental wellbeing below:
- Self-help workbook – providing insight, advice and support on stress management
- Guidance on prevention and management of stress at work – guidance to support colleagues experiencing stress.
- Stress and impact in the workplace – a webinar from the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partnership Group which looks at work-related stress.
- Supporting on NHS people experiencing stress – information to help support people experiencing stress.
- Talking toolkit aims to reduce work stress – a toolkit specifically for NHS providers
- Mental health in the workplace – tools and resources for you to help improve mental health in the workplace.
- Health and wellbeing conversations – a resource which aims to help managers have confident and effective conversations to support their staff.
Supporting colleagues to manage their work-life balance
WorkLife Central are offering all NHS colleagues access to their online programme that includes positive and practical support, delivered through expert-led webinars and seminars, as well as advice, peer insights, online articles, blogs and podcasts on specific topics such as health and wellbeing, bereavement and others.
They aim to help members develop skills, enhance family life, improve wellbeing and support work-life balance. This app is free to NHS colleagues until 31 March 2023.
Find out more: www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/wellbeing- apps/
Confidential 24/7 Telephone Support
Speak in confidence to fully qualified counsellors and support specialists 24/7, 365 days a year to discuss any emotional, personal or work related issues.
Talking to one of our experienced counsellors or psychotherapists can help you understand a problem, make a tough decision, try a different approach or just learn how to cope with a difficult situation.
The aim is to support you and find a solution to whatever is worrying you.
What might you talk about?
To give you an idea, the sorts of things people often talk about include:
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Stress
- Finances
- Relationships
- Family Difficulties
How does it work?
Simple call 03303 800 658
- When you call we will ask you a few simple questions so we can provide you with the very best service and support
- You will be connected to one of our fully trained counsellors and support specialists
- They will arrange a time and place to suit you
- They will provide you with ongoing support when you need it most
- Support is available via virtual clinic and face to face counselling appointments
There is no limit on the number of times you can call and everything discussed is treated in the strictest of confidence.
Spread the word
You can download this poster to display in your workspace and send to colleagues
