Winter wellbeing support for staff

The wellbeing of NHS staff, including colleagues working in primary care, and supporting them to stay well this winter by ensuring they have access to a number of resources for their physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing, remains a key priority. For people that need someone to talk to, NHS England has introduced a confidential 24/7 text support service in addition to the support already available. The service can be accessed by texting SHOUT to 85258 and is available to all NHS colleagues who may have had a tough day, are feeling worried or overwhelmed, or have a lot on their mind and need to talk it through. Additional mental health resources, including wellbeing apps, can be found on the NHS England website.

To help with financial wellbeing concerns over the winter months, the MoneyHelper Service, which offers a free and impartial money advice telephone, WhatsApp, and text support line continues to be available.

Colleagues are encouraged to seek timely support, should they need it, which also includes talking to a line manager or Freedom to Speak Up Guardian.