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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….
Modelling: do as I do
The pandemic has required us to work in different ways, often for longer hours and under great pressure. We’ve been urged to pace ourselves, for a “marathon not a sprint”,…
Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing through compassionate leadership
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…
Preventing moral Injury – advice for leaders
This audio is from a full webinar which you can access here.
Prepare, train and support
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.
Helping people pace themselves and cope with exhaustion
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…
Making it ok to ask for help
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…
Showing appreciation
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…
More resources to help you support your staff
Find advice and practical recommendations here: Support for staff – SG June 2020 Support the Workers Taking care of your staff – protecting the psychosocial well-being of staff and teams…
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