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The NHS achieves extraordinary things for patients, but this is only possible if the safety, health and wellbeing of our people is recognised as a key priority.

If we don’t look after ourselves and our colleagues, we cannot deliver safe, high quality patient care.

North East and North Cumbria Staff Wellbeing Hub

The Hub is open to anyone who works in health or social care in West, North and East Cumbria. It offers easy access and a highly confidential source of support. Visit the website here.

The Hub, was initially expected to close at the end of September 2023, but the service has been extended thanks to support from NHS England. 

As well as the site link above staff can access free confidential support by filling out in an online form, email to: hubstheword@cntw.nhs.uk, or by phoning: 0191 223 2030.
 

Action for Happiness Resources

Calendars
Monthly calendars are available with small daily actions.
The calendars also come in different languages and you can sign up to receive these calendars via email every month.
Calendar Resource
July's calendar is focused on resilience which has been highlighted as a common theme in staff surveys.
"Resilience isn't about ignoring our problems or tolerating injustice. It's recognising that in any situation we have a choice over how we respond".
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Webinars
They host various online events, or you can explore their past Talks library. They feature experts from across the field of wellbeing.
Talks | Action for Happiness
Next Talk: 'Creating Happier Work Places' with Henry Stewart. 
Tuesday, 9 July 2024 - 19:00-20:00 

Free Program
A free 10 days of happiness 'grow your resilience' program to boost wellbeing which can be accessed on this link below:
10 Days of Happiness
 

Wellbeing Apps

#StayAlive

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

The app includes:

  • A safety plan with customisable reasons for living
  • A LifeBox where you can store photos and memories that are important to you
  • Strategies for staying safe and tips on how to stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed
  • Guided-breathing exercises and an interactive Wellness Plan

The app also links you directly to local and national crisis resources, with space to add in your own as well.

Download the Stay Alive app from your app store.

Grassroots Suicide Prevention empowers people to help saves lives from suicide through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally.

Bright Sky

Bright Sky is a free to download, confidential mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

The app is also available to use in Polish, Punjabi and Urdu.

For more information, please see details and advice about using the app in your app store:

Further Bright Sky support is also available under our Support Now section titled ‘Finding calm amongst the chaos‘.

WorkLife Central

The WorkLife Central programme consists of a curated collection of expertise, information and inspiration available through video, live event and written format, covering five principal topic areas – Careers, Families, Inclusion, Wellbeing and Workplace.

WorkLife Central has offered their online programme of support and resources to NHS employees without charge until 31 March 2024.

The programme consists of a curated collection of positive and practical support for working parents, delivered through expert-led webinars/seminars, advice, peer insights, online articles, blogs and podcasts. All WorkLife Central content is relevant for working parents and carers, spanning careers, wellbeing and parenting topics. Their aim is to help working parents and those with caring responsibilities develop skills, enhance family life, improve wellbeing and support work / life balance.

These resources can be accessed remotely by all NHS employees:

How NHS staff can get access

Headspace

Headspace is a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.

They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to all NHS staff with an NHS email address until 31 December 2023.

How NHS staff can get access

Unmind

Unmind is a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing.

Using scientifically backed assessments, tools and training you can measure and manage your personal mental health needs, including digital programmes designed to help with stress, sleep, coping, connection, fulfilment and nutrition. They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to NHS staff until the 31 December 2023.

How NHS staff can get access

  • Access: Unmind
  • Sign up with your NHS email address
  • Download the Unmind app from your app store
  • Your organisation name is ‘NHS’ – if you do not see your NHS email domain please contact support@unmind.com and include your email domain.

Zero Suicide Alliance

Zero Suicide Alliance provides you with a range of free online learning sessions that provide you with a better understanding of the signs to look out for and the skills required to approach someone who is struggling, whether that be through social isolation or suicidal thoughts.

Further Wellbeing Resources

Free access to a coaching resource for primary care staff is available at:
NHS England » Looking after you too

Individual coaching is available with a skilled and experienced coach who will work with you to discuss any area of your wellbeing that you would like to address. They will listen, ask questions and support you to develop practical strategies to cope with your situation and stay well.

You can also register for a series of peer wellbeing sessions with up to 6-8 people. It might be that by having a one-off conversation you will have all the strategies you need, or you might find a few sessions helpful. It is all led by you.

Visit the link to register and book sessions.

This is a free confidential NHS Primary Care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health and care professionals.

This includes urgent help as well as an A-Z of help which provides resources and information on the subjects of: ADHD, Addictions, Autism, Bereavement, Mental Health, Disability, Eating Disorders, Insomnia, Menopause, OCD, Postnatal Depression, PTSD, Stress and Burnout, and Suicide.

The urgent help includes the UK’s first 24/7 free text service for anyone in crisis.

Visit: Practitioner Health

It has never been more important for all our NHS people to take time to look after their own health and wellbeing. Our varied support offers are here to stay, and they will remain here for you to access when needed and support you on your wellbeing journey, or to seek further help at the point at which it is needed. Leaders, teams and employers are encouraged to offer their colleagues support to stay well at work, and to keep offering it consistently – across teams, organisations and sectors, in order to sustain the ability to care for patients, long term.

There are also a range of national programmes that aim to support organisations and leaders to look after the health and wellbeing of their colleagues. Remember – looking after yourself when looking after others is really important, and it’s ok to ask for help. We encourage you to also seek your local health and wellbeing support offers within your own organisations.

Find out more and explore programmes available at:
NHS England » Supporting our NHS people

North-Cumbria-Talking-Therapies-logo-CMYK-e1680687498755.jpgNorth Cumbria Talking Therapies can help with a range of common mental health problems.​​​​​​, providing free, talking therapies for adults (18+) in North Cumbria.It's part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. (for individuals living in South Cumbria please visit NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Talking Therapies).

You can also contact the service by phone at: 0300 123 9122

Find out more...

For further links to useful staff wellbeing resources visit the North East and North Cumbria ICB website at:

Useful resources | North East and North Cumbria NHS (northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk)

This includes a variety of categories which includes:

  • For all health and care staff
  • For NHS staff
  • For primary care staff
  • For care home staff
  • For nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers
  • For social care staff (including social workers, social prescribers, support workers)
  • For ambulance services staff
  • Employee support services
  • Talking therapies (IAPT) services
  • Crisis team contact numbers
  • Alcohol and your wellbeing
  • Suicide prevention resources and sources of support

Finance Wellbeing Resources

Set up by government and provides free and impartial financial advice including guidance on improving finances, tools and calculators for budget planning, and support over the phone and online.

maps.org.uk/
 

Free and impartial help with money, backed by the government.

Brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers:

  • the Money Advice Service,
  • the Pensions Advisory Service
  • and Pension Wise.

moneyhelper.org.uk
 

Support is available through the Citizens Advice Bureau.

You can find more information at their website: citizensadvice.org.uk  
or by calling a local office directly using one of the numbers below:

Workington: 01900 604735 
Keswick: 017687 73472 
Wigton: 01900 702890 
Barrow: 01229 830367 
Millom: 01229 772395 
Whitehaven: 01946 693321 
Carlisle: 01228 633909 
Penrith: 01768 863564 
Appleby: 01768 891503 
Windermere: 015394 46464
 

Registered charity and offers help, support and advice on mental health and money issues.

moneyandmentalhealth.org/
 

Free debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation.
We'll then provide practical help and support for however long it’s needed.

Free Helpline: 0800 138 1111

stepchange.org
 

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