Looking after your wellbeing
Working in the NHS can be incredibly rewarding however it can also be challenging and tiring.
It's important that colleagues take time to look after their wellbeing. In this section you'll find some self-help resources and services to help you look after yourself and get help if you need it.
Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
Support your mental health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Access impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors when you need it most.
A free telephone helpline is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Call 0330 380 0658
Or visit the VivUp website or the benefits portal.
Mental Health Crisis Access Line
If you, a colleague, friend or family member are in acute distress and require immediate mental health support, you can contact the Mental Health Crisis Access Line (provided by Turning Point in Partnership with Nottinghamshire).
Call 0808 196 3779 or 111, option 2 for free, confidential support, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Alternatively, you can visit the Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries website.
Level 1 to 4 of support
Below are our interactive support documents (Level 1 to 4) which are filled with helpful links and resources.
Facilities at your place of work
- Calm spaces (opens in new window)
- Rest areas and hot food provision
- Walking routes at work (opens in new window)
- Cycle to work and bike maintenance
Exercise groups
Videos
- Exercise videos and Virtual SFH Group
- Pilates sessions
- Tai Chi videos
- How to engage with getting more active
- Physical health awareness
- Stretches from your desk
Resources
- Wellbeing calendar (opens in new window)
- NHS People and Self Help Apps (opens in new window)
- WHO Exercise guidelines (opens in new window)
- Your Health Your Way (opens in new window)
- Free e-cigarette or NRT with stop smoking support (opens in new window)
- Medical Student Wellbeing - Nottingham University
- Posture advice (opens in new window)
- Doctor Wellbeing Handbook (opens in new window)
- Stress support leaflet (opens in new window)
- Mocktail recipes developed by Wellbeing Champions (opens in new window)
Offers
For free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, contact:
Nottinghamshire Staff Support Hub (NSSH)
Provides support to healthcare and social care staff working across Nottinghamshire.
Call 0808 196 8886.
Employee Assistance Programme
Whether you’re facing problems at work or at home, our new Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental health and wellbeing by providing impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors
Call 03303 800658.
SFH Occupation Health
Occupational Health can help you with any work related health problems, Monday to Friday.
You can call them on 01623 622515 extension 3780 or 3781, or email sfh-tr.occupational.health@nhs.net.
