Resources
NHS Confidential Staff Support Line
The NHS support offers accomodate a range of health and wellbeing needs such as mental and physical health. The Self-check tool is also available to support in identifying which of the available options and resources would be best suited to you.
Samaritans: Free and confidential 24-hour support service
Samaritans provide a free and confidential helpline and webchat service 365 days a year to those who may be struggling with their mental health.
Tea & Empathy I Facebook
Tea & Empathy is a National, public Facebook support group aiming to foster a compassionate and supportive atmosphere throughout the NHS.
Resilient Practice – Resilience Toolkit and Wellbeing Articles
Resilient Practice teaches effective tools for maintaining resilience and wellbeing. Frequented topics include burnout prevention and conflict resolution.
Trauma Response Network
The Trauma Response Network offers free therapy to support people suffering from acute anxiety or PTSD due to Covid-19 by qualified EMDR therapists.
Evolve Workplace Wellbeing
Click here to find out more about Evolve's guided self-assessment tool to evolve your workplace wellbeing approach.
Optical Benevolent Fund – Financial help for Optometrists.
The Benevolent Fund exists to alleviate financial hardship for optometrists and their dependents.
Pharmacist Support - Grants for unexpected hardship
This resource is suitable for Pharmacists, former pharmacists, and their dependents, providing an easy and secure way for you to apply for financial assistance from Pharmacist Support.
Cavell Nurses' Trust – financial help for Nurses
Cavell Nurses’ Trust supports UK nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers, working and retired, when they’re suffering personal or financial hardship.
Primary Care UK E10: The Fellowship Scheme
This episode of the Primary Care UK podcast is about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme that provides funding to allow GPs and GPNs to pursue interests and welcomes NCL's very own Mandy Claret and Charlotte Cooley in addition to Dr Rachel Roberts, Primary Care Dean for London and Sarah Buthlay, NEL SPIN Programme Manager.
Good Thinking – Digital Mental Wellbeing for Londoners
Since its launch in 2017, Good Thinking has supported more than 700,000 people who have used their digital service to tackle concerns such as anxiety, low mood and sleeping problems
KeepingWell NCL: Coping with Trauma
Trauma can be any distressing or threatening event or series of events that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. These resources can help you manage and cope with some of these feelings and thoughts.