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Psychological First Aid in the Workplace podcast

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Psychological First Aid (PFA) has formed the basis of our collective response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Paula Easton and Sarah Phillips will help you to understand PFA and how…

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Top tips for supporting teams

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Maintain routines and structures which support staff. Check in with the team; pay particular attention to staff who might feel disconnected from their colleagues – those who are absent,…

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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…

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Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing through compassionate leadership

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During the pandemic many within the Health and Social Care workforce have been asked to learn new skills, work in different settings, on their own or with new team members…

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Preventing moral Injury – advice for leaders

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This audio is from a full webinar which you can access here.

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Prepare, train and support

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There are many things that protect health and social care staff against the emotional toll of the work they do with people who are seriously ill, or vulnerable in other ways. These include the support we get from colleagues, a sense of purpose and pride in doing an important job to the best of our abilities.

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Helping people pace themselves and cope with exhaustion

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Health and social care staff across the country have responded to the pandemic with dedication and energy, lots of energy. Working long hours, including at home, has stretched the boundaries…

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Making it ok to ask for help 

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Encourage staff to look after their physical and mental health and model this by looking after your own. Remember we all have different ways of doing this, some people may…

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Showing appreciation

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A heartfelt thank you boosts everyone’s morale. Keep finding ways to show that you and the wider organisation recognise, appreciate and value the work of staff. Be cautious about the language of…