Supporting Staff Wellbeing
For staff to flourish and perform at their best, they need to feel supported. In fact, support from colleagues and managers is often reported as a key factor in good workplace wellbeing. Knowing the right thing to do to support staff through challenges they’re facing isn’t always easy though.
Which is why we’ve compiled these pages of resources to help you support those around you.
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How to start a conversation about men’s mental health
For men, speaking openly about mental health can be challenging due to stigma and the pressure to be “traditionally masculine”. Discussing emotions doesn’t always come naturally.
Top tips for managing anxiety
Distract yourself from worries by doing something else. Absorb yourself in a hobby, get some exercise, watch a film, or chat with friends.
Coping with Grief
When someone close to us dies there is no ‘correct’ or ‘usual’ way to cope. Each of us experiences grief differently. It is important to understand that grief is a…
Newly Qualified Staff – Looking after your wellbeing
Congratulations! You’ve made it. As a newly qualified professional you will likely be excited about starting your new job. After studying hard, learning the ropes on placements, and getting through…
Supporting staff experiencing long COVID: Information for Managers
You may have staff returning to work after being unwell with COVID-19. We know that every individual’s experience of COVID-19, and their recovery from it, will be unique to them. So there’s no ‘one-size…
Top tips for supporting teams
Find ways to be a team. Protect time for team activities; formal meetings and informal coffee breaks, either in real life or virtually.
Top Tips for Supporting Staff
Attend to the basics first, by paying attention to safety and practical needs. Ensure your staff have the equipment they need, as well as access to food, drink and uninterrupted rest.
Developing self-compassion
Working in health and social care means that we are often caring for others, sometimes to the detriment of ourselves. To care well for others, however, we also need to…
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