Our current facemask policy for patients and visitors

We are continuing to ask patients, staff and visitors to wear facemasks in some areas of our hospitals to protect themselves and others from COVID.

Areas where you need to wear a facemask are clearly signposted with red ‘you are in a high-risk area’ posters. Please also wear a facemask whenever you are asked to do so by a member of our hardworking team.

Facemasks continue to be made available in all areas of our hospitals for those who feel more comfortable wearing them. Please continue to treat everyone who chooses to wear a facemask with respect – whatever their reasons for doing so may be.

Colleague Wellbeing and Welfare Support

Welcome to our 'Wellbeing page'  for #TeamSFH colleagues. Below you will find a variety of helpful guides and tools to support you, your team and your family's wellbeing. 

To contact your Wellbeing Team please e-mail 📧sfh-tr.wellbeing@nhs.net

VIVUP Staff Support Hub

If you are in acute distress and require immediate mental health support there is a dedicated self-referral staff helpline that is provided by VIVUP.

📞 0808 196 8886 or 📞 03303 800 658 FREE, confidential and available 24/7, 365 days a year.

or visit Nottingham Staff Support Hub

You can also contact VIVUP, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), to confidently discuss any emotional, personal or work-related issues. These discussions do not get reported back to the Trust. 

📞 03303 800 658 FREE, confidential available 24/7, 365 days a year. 

💻 or browse vivup.co.uk for support guides, workbooks, audio books for self-help information and 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)  on:

📞0808 196 3779 FREE, confidential available 24/7, 365 days a year. 

💻or visit Home | Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries

In February 2021, we wrote to every colleague at Sherwood highlighting our wellbeing offer and support available. To download an up-to-date version of this guide, please click here