PSU Wellbeing Hub
1:1 Support Online Wellbeing Resources Virtual Group Support Online Courses and Training
On these pages we have gathered information and resources together to help you and signpost you to routes for support. Please remember the most important rules:
- Look after yourself and your own needs
- Take time to take a break, get some food and get some sleep
- If you need help – ask
Online Wellbeing Resources
Information and links to a variety of wellbeing support and guidance including podcasts, webinars, apps and e-learning modules. Click here:
1:1 Support
Access to a range of confidential, impartial, free, virtual 1:1 appointments with a member of the PSU team within 1-2 working days. Click here:
**URGENT or IMMEDIATE psychological support in a crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic**
You can access confidential, free & immediate/24 hr support for urgent psychological or mental health difficulties/distress via:
- The NHS Frontline service for all NHS staff: Call 0300 131 7000 (between 7am-11pm) or Text 'FRONTLINE' to 85258 (24hrs/day)
- NHS Bereavement & Loss Helpline for NHS staff: Call 0300 303 4434 (between 7am-11pm)
- The BMA's 24/7 counselling service for all doctors (including non BMA members): Call 0330 123 1245 or visit The BMA
- The Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit Samaritans
- The Practitioner Support Programme's crisis line: Text NHSPH to 85258 or visit Practitioner Health
- NHS Help for suicidal thoughts
Virtual Group Support
We offer a number of free Virtual group support spaces faciliated by a member of the PSU team. Each virutal support 'space' is a confidential, impartial, informal and safe area for you to connect with other trainees, share your experiences and access support from peers. Click here for further information:
Other peer support groups for doctors can be found here: Key Links & Exercises | London (hee.nhs.uk)
Online Courses and Training
We continue to develop and deliver a number of e-modules and existing courses virutally including Assertiveness in clinical practice, Work and wellbeing and Enhancing Your Consultation skills. Click here for further information:
Information relating to HEE's response to Covid-19/Coronavirus can be found on the National Website, please click here for more information.