Wellbeing Support for Individuals and Teams - PLT Topic Suggestions
Protected Learning Time (PLT) is an opportunity for general practice teams (GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, admin/reception staff and allied health professionals) to address their learning and professional development needs, improve team working and the quality of care provided to patients.
Practices in NCL can apply to take part in up to six PLT sessions per year for 2025-26 and have been provided with a list of core and suggested topics to choose from for their sessions.
Wellbeing Support for Individuals and Teams is a suggested topic and below teams will find a breakdown of suggested areas to focus on within this area and any existing resources to support these conversations.
Further information on the full list of core/suggested topics and how to apply for PLT can be found on the NCL Training Hub PLT Webpage and NCL GP website.
Wellbeing Support for Individuals and Teams
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Managing stress & burnout - Reviewing practical strategies to prevent and manage burnout.
NLPSS Teaching Webinar Recordings – Series on Stress, Burnout, Sleep and many more topics
Menopause Support Sessions for staff (multiple dates, click to see upcoming sessions)
NHSE Confidential national support offers for all NHS colleagues
Mindfulness & relaxation techniques – Incorporating mindfulness to improve focus and reduce anxiety and stress
Wellbeing Apps for all NHS Colleagues
Work-life balance for primary care staff – Practical ways to maintain a balance between work demands and personal life.
Flexible working: NHSE have created two flexible working guides for individuals and managers
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
MSK issues & workplace injury prevention – Reviewing workplace furniture and equipment, and promoting proper posture and movement to prevent injury.
Musculoskeletal health in the workplace – NHS Employers Guide
NHSE Physical Health & Wellbeing Support
Improving break schedules – Reviewing work and break schedules to ensure breaks are taken during the working day.
Nutrition & healthy eating at work – Maximising healthy eating opportunities at work and dietary habits during the workday.
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Raising awareness of wellbeing support for staff – Ensuring all team members are informed about the wellbeing resources, services, and initiatives available to them.
NCL Health & Wellbeing poster – download and circulate
Peer support & mentorship programs – Encouraging staff to support one another and provide more mentorship opportunities
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Wellbeing leadership in primary care – How managers and leaders can support the wellbeing of their teams and organisation.
NCL Suggestions to improve wellbeing Toolkit
NCL Workforce Wellbeing Pledge
Guidance and top tips for managing burnout in teams- NHS Employers
Improving Staff Retention Handbook – NHS Employers
NHSE GUIDE: Looking after your team’s health & wellbeing guide
NHSE GUIDE INSPIRIATION LIBRARY
The Menopause at Work - Training for Managers/Leaders (recording)
Creating a wellbeing action plan for practices – Developing a tailored wellbeing strategy for staff.
Email: Neslisan.yilmaz@nhs.net to book wellbeing Action Plan Meeting with Health & Wellbeing Lead.
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Team building & collaboration – Exercises and activities to strengthen teamwork and enhance cooperation.
NCL Suggestions to improve wellbeing Toolkit
Effective communication & conflict resolution – How to manage workplace conflicts constructively.
TRAINING: Having safe and effective health and wellbeing conversations
TRAINING: Handling difficult situations - Caring for yourself and others with compassion e-learning course
Building a positive workplace culture – Strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.
NHSE GUIDE: Looking after your team’s health & wellbeing guide
NHSE GUIDE INSPIRIATION LIBRARY
Guidance and top tips for managing burnout in teams- NHS Employers
Improving Staff Retention Handbook – NHS Employers
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Fostering an inclusive and diverse team – Ensuring a welcoming environment for all staff, regardless of background, experiences or other characteristics.
Challenging unconscious bias – Understanding and addressing biases that may affect team dynamics.
Workforce Race Equality Standard
NHS equality, diversity, and inclusion improvement plan
Join the NCL Diversity Matters Campaign Pledge
TRAINING: Core Managers: Developing Inclusive Workplaces programme (see structure of course and breakdown of duration here)
NCL Health & Wellbeing Webpage: NCL Training Hub Health & Wellbeing webpage for latest offers, resources and events
Handling difficult patients & de-escalation techniques – Managing confrontations and reducing risks of aggression.
TRAINING: Handling difficult situations - Caring for yourself and others with compassion e-learning course
Creating or reviewing a policy on abuse and violence – Ensuring staff know the process for reporting incidents and that a clear zero tolerance policy is communicated to patients.
TRAINING: Introduction to Violence Prevention and Reduction e-learning course
NHSE Violence prevention and reduction Standard