We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all health and care staff, and volunteers in the North East and North Cumbria. Focusing on your wellbeing helps prevent illness, reduces stress, and promotes mental wellness. This leads to a healthier, happier you!
Below are a range of useful resources from support with emotional and physical health to financial planning. If you need support to access these resources, you could ask a friend or family member, a work colleague or a social prescriber available through your GP.
During times of organisational change, you might need some support with your wellbeing, choices, and next steps. To see what's on offer, take a look our organisational change page...
If you have any queries about the North East and North Cumbria health and wellbeing offer, please contact: [email protected]
Access to tools, services, and information that support you in managing your own health and wellness - covering mental and emotional wellbeing, physical health, and healthy lifestyle habits - so you can thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Worried about your drinking? Health and social care staff and volunteers in the North East and North Cumbria can get FREE confidential online alcohol support.
Book 1:1 coaching sessions with a DrinkCoach alcohol treatment specialist to help you cut down, for good. Take the 2 minute #AlcoholTest to access this free support and start your journey to better health - click here...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
Access the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) website...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
Are you struggling with your mental health but find it hard to talk? Simply text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 to get free, 24/7 confidential text support from Shout.
To start a conversation:
The Shout service is free, anonymous, and does not appear on phone bills. You do not need to register, download an app, or use mobile data.
This text service does not replace other mental health support such as the NHS 111 mental health service or Talking Therapies.
For all staff and volunteers across health and care.
Recovery College Online is a unique digital learning platform offering free, accessible mental health education to anyone aged 13 and over. Whether you’re a carer, health and care professional or volunteer, RCO provides a wealth of resources to support your mental wellbeing and recovery journey
Access the RCO website...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care.
These guides covering a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress which offer you the opportunity to find out more about the causes of mental health issues and provide tools to work through feelings and emotions.
The guides contain verified information and are written by NHS clinical psychologists with contributions from service users, healthcare and voluntary sector staff.
Access the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT website...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
Access the Mind website...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
Simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better, through proven approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Find what works for you and keep doing it, because even the smallest actions can make a big difference to how you feel.
Access the NHS every mind matters webpage...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
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.
Access the Zero Suicide Alliance website...
For all staff and volunteers across health and care and the public.
Find information and support for your mental health including where to get urgent help.
Access the NHS mental health webpage...
Teams and services here to support you in looking after your health and wellbeing at work and beyond.
There are three new groups starting in February and March: ‘Stress-Less’, ‘Communicating Effectively’, and ‘Self-Compassion’. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please click here to self-refer or email
[email protected].
Access the staff wellbeing hub...
Feeling fulfilled at work means more than just completing daily tasks - it’s about having a sense of purpose, being recognised for your contributions, achieving a healthy work-life balance, and feeling comfortable bringing your whole self to work. These experiences play a vital role in supporting your overall health and wellbeing.
Managers and leaders are fundamental to creating positive and healthy working environments. This includes the responsibilities of senior leaders, what healthy behaviours look like for the leaders across our organisations and the importance of skilled and supported managers in helping to build and sustain cultures of health and wellbeing.
Supporting one another and working together with care and compassion helps build strong, connected teams. Positive relationships at work give us a sense of purpose and belonging - key ingredients for both personal wellbeing and a healthy workplace culture.
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