Wellbeing In The Emergency Department
Working in the emergency department is challenging. Daily we are expected to be superhuman and to work in a crowded and high intensity department. Yet we are human, and things happen, and we too need help with the challenges that life brings us.
Know you are not alone when these dark or low times come. We are an ED family, who also have highs and lows so we understand. Approach a trusted friend, colleague or line manager to help work through some of the resources to get the best support possible.
You need to look after yourself to be able to look after others.
Please use the buttons to explore the resources or scroll down for support groups for nurses, healthcare worker and doctors.
Support Groups For Nurses, Doctors and Healthcare Workers
The government’s national "Able Futures" scheme: The mental-health branch of the Access To Work scheme, for staff with significant mental-health challenges.
This service provides specialist disability and employment assessment, recommendations & support. It is also self-referral only, via:
Freephone: 0800 321 3137
Or apply on-line: https://able-futures.co.uk
Email enquiries: hello@able-futures.co.uk
Support for Nurses, Midwives & Allied Healthcare Professionals New to the UK
NHS England have said that,
‘We work closely with groups and associations representing our international nurses and midwives – known as “diaspora groups” – to ensure that these staff have the pastoral and professional support they need.’
NHS England » International nursing and midwifery associations
Support information for international nurses and midwives | NHS Employers
Different nursing unions can provide support:
· International Nurses | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk)
· Overseas nurses | Nursing family | UNISON National
How to register with a GP surgery - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Support for registered and trainee doctors and dentists
Registered and trainee doctors and dentists can access support from the NHS Practitioner Health Service for mental health, addiction or physical health problems that affect their ability to work. This is a free and confidential service that is separate from Occupational Health. They offer a range of talking therapies, CBT, and brief psychotherapy. For more information on their service, and to self-refer, please click here: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk
Healthcare Workers Foundation Counselling
The Healthcare Workers' Foundation are funding up to 5 sessions of counselling via Harley Therapy, available to all NHS staff. For more information, and to self-refer, please click here: Healthcare Workers Foundation - Counselling