General Wellbeing Support

Professional Nurse Advocates

Support nurses and midwives in clinical practice by providing a safe thinking space, and listening to any clinical/personal/professional issues brought to them.
Can deploy the A-Equip Model, which provides Restorative Clinical Support to support needs of staff and support the development of resilience; enable nurses to recognise and contribute to quality improvement; and promote education and development of nurses.
To find out more info, look at your Trust intranet or the NHS website: NHS website

Every member of the NHS should have a health and wellbeing conversation and develop a personalised plan of how to support your health and wellbeing.
They can occur within an appraisal, job plan or one-to-one line management discussion, and should occur at least annually. They should occur with the line manager or supervisor, but it can be another trusted colleague if that is more appropriate.
They can be regular, supportive, coaching-style 1:1 conversations, that discuss the whole health and wellbeing of the individual.
To find out more info, look at your Trust intranet or the NHS website.

Formal process of professional support, reflection and learning that contributes to individual development.
The requirements for clinical supervision differ for the professional groups.
There are different models of clinical supervision, and more details about each one can be found on the NHS Employers website.

Coaching is a 1:1 relationship that can help a person make the change that they wish, helping them to perform their best and succeed professionally and personally.
Mentoring helps develop you through sharing knowledge, skills and experiences .
Your Trust or intranet may offer coaching and mentoring, and for those working in the NHS, it can also be accessed through the NHS Coaching and Mentoring Hub , hosted by the NHS Leadership Academy.

If you are part of a union, many of these offer wellbeing services that you can access.

Database of mental health support services available.
Brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place to find the support you need.