We are acutely aware of the additional pressure on you all at the moment, so this section is a reminder of the support offer available during this time. Whilst we know the hospital is extremely busy, it’s important to take the time to ensure you look after yourselves and your teams.Mental Health First Aiders are available to listen and to direct you to the support on offer, please visit the Trust intranet for who you can approach in the Trust.Health and Wellbeing Champions are also available to give advice and direct you to the wider health and wellbeing offers available. Access the full list of Champions on the Trust intranet site.Freedom to Speak Up Champions are also available within the Trust if you have any concerns which you don’t feel able to discuss in your team or with your manager and can be found on the Trust intranet.There is a fantastic support offer available which can be found on the Trust intranet providing a 24 hour support line for staff, counselling, coaching through COVID, psychological support, back up care to support parents who may be struggling with school closures and pilates to keep active. Look for: Home/Departments and mini-sites/infection-prevention-control-microbiology/coronavius/health-and-welleing/)Hairdressing, bike maintenance and even car valet services are all being set up so watch this space for details on these over the coming days as we aim to get these in place as soon as possible as part of our effort to say thank you and make this period a little less unbearable. If you have any further ideas or suggestions which would help support your wellbeing during this period please email: healthand.wellbeing@chelwest.nhs.netResources within Trust intranet/COVID:
Wellbeing and Psychological Support
Clinical Guidelines
MedApp (via ED) for ED Guidelines
Palliative Care Approaches and EoL Care Bundles
Talking to Families – compassionate guide for talking to relatives remotely
