Lothian
Here 4 U Helpline
Confidential wellbeing and psychological support for NHS Lothian and Health and Social Care Partnership staff, including staff providing care to others in the community and in residential homes operated by the HSCPs.
To book a telephone or video appointment, email or call and leave a message and one of the team will get back to you to arrange a time to speak.
Phoneline: open any time to leave a message for callback
Email: Here4U@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 0131 451 7445
Peer Support
Peer support is available to all staff. Peer Supporters are trained to listen to your feelings and concerns in a way that provides immediate, short-term support.
Available to: all NHS Lothian and Social Care staff within the Lothians.
Email: peersupport@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Link: https://staff.nhslothian.scot/staffsupport/staff-wellbeing/fast-access/
Financial Welfare Advisor
A financial welfare advisor is available to offer dedicated support and advice to any NHS Lothian staff member who may be struggling with the cost of living. Search for ‘Financial Wellbeing Advisor’ on the NHS Lothian Intranet for further details.
You can access this service by calling 01506 445240
If you have any queries about contacting this service, please email staffhealth@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Listening Service is an appointment-based listening service offering a place to explore your thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental and safe environment. Whatever concerns you have, the staff listening service is there to offer confidential support from a member of the spiritual care team, and to signpost to specialist services if appropriate.
The listening service is available across NHS Lothian and runs on six hospital sites (RIE, RHSC, REH, WGH, ELCH and SJH). Appointments last up to 50 minutes and are available across these sites Monday-Friday (except Friday afternoons). Staff can book in to a session on any site. Follow-up sessions can be made with your listener.
Phone or email to self-refer or book in.
Available to: all NHS and HSCP staff
Tel: 0131 242 1990 (21990)
Email: stafflistening@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Phone line open: 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week.
Staff Support and Counselling Service offers an opportunity to talk in confidence about any type of problem.
Available to: all NHSL staff.
To self refer, email: OHSCS@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk (please state ‘Self-Referral’ in subject line).
Tel: 0131 5361135 Option 3
Service open: 8.30am-3.45pm, Mon-Fri.
NHS Lothian intranet provides information on COVID-19 resources, including guidance, FAQs and mental health and wellbeing support.
National Helplines
National Wellbeing Helpline for everyone working in health & social care services
Tel: 0800 111 4191
Breathing Space
Tel: 0800 83 85 87
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