Colleagues

Help for my colleagues

Modelling: do as I do

Managers influence the tone and culture in the workplace and this is especially important when we talk about staff well-being. There’s little point trying to encourage your staff to take care of themselves if…

Responding to Emergencies

Feelings of guilt or shame 

In the course of your professional duties, you may be faced with difficult decisions that are not in keeping with your values or moral code. You may have to prevent families from visiting…

Physical Wellbeing

Returning to work with Long COVID – Grace’s Journey

Grace, a healthcare professional who has experienced Long COVID, talks us through her return to work and how she is dealing with the challenges. You can watch Grace’s full journey,…

Physical Wellbeing

Dr John Harden – Long COVID explained

We spoke to John Harden, Deputy National Clinical Director, about Long COVID. In this series of short videos, he talks us through what Long COVID is, what to do if…

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

Helping people pace themselves and cope with exhaustion

As a manager, it’s understandable that you want to get the best out of your staff. You might be under pressure to meet deadlines or reduce waiting lists – whatever…

Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Managing relationships between teams

When working with teams beyond your own, key principles to hold in mind include:

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

I’m concerned someone isn’t coping. What should I do?

Check in with them. Choose an appropriate time and ask how they’re doing. Let them know that you’ve noticed that they seem a bit different  (e.g. flat, irritable, tearful) and are wondering…

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

How can I support my colleagues?

Looking out for one another at work is always a good thing. Working in a supportive and cohesive team can protect us when we’re working in high stress and high pressure environments. Do…

Physical Wellbeing

Path to Recovery (Janine’s story)

We spoke with a healthcare professional who is recovering from Long COVID. Listen to Janine’s story in these short videos about recovering from Long COVID. You can hear Janine’s full…