Understanding Psychological Wellbeing at Work

Sustaining Wellbeing

Sustaining Wellbeing for Staff

Staff Guide to Delirium

Managing Trauma in your Staff

Managing Trauma

Managers Tips

How to Huddle

Traumatic Events at Work

Switch off, relax and unwind

Moral Distress

Managing Shift Work And Fatigue

Managing Bereavement

Job Burnout In Intensive Care

End Of Shift Wellbeing Checklist

Calm And In Control Managing Stress In IC

Approaching Selfcare

A Mindful Minute At Your Workstation

Coping with Covid-19 stress

To all our colleagues affected by the coronavirus

Understanding stress and mental health

A guide to help during these uncertain times.

Coping with stress

Tips from the World Health Organisation

FACE COVID Workbook

Practical steps for responding to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy

Coronavirus anxiety workbook

A Tool to Help You Build Resilience During Difficult Times

Living Amidst Global Uncertainty

A guide to living with worry and anxiety in uncertain times

Panic – Support for you

A Self Help guide to Panic from the NHS

Finding calm amongst the chaos

Quick, effective guided relaxation exercises

Reset: Decompress Your Body and Mind

Guided relaxation from Headspace

Guided Meditation

Mindfulness in the Himalayan Forests

Guided Meditation

Meditation in the Yosemite Valley

Relax with Progressive muscle relaxation

A guide to relaxation

FACE COVID

How to respond effectively in these times

Sleeping Problems

Sleeping Problems: Support for You

Post-Traumatic Reactions

A guide to understanding and managing normal post-traumatic reactions for health, social care & emergency service workers

Managing Trauma

Strategies and tips for healthcare, social care and emergency service professionals to help manage trauma from RC Psych

Self-help workbook for PTSD

A self-help workbook to help with the effects of PTSD

Understanding Traumatic Stress

20 minute webinar for health care staff and leaders on understanding stress reactions during COVID-19

Compassion fatigue can be common in healthcare workers

This quick PsychHub vid explains how to recognise it and offers some tips

BMA advice for vicarious trauma

How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents and spot the signs of trauma in those who have been involved in caring for others.

Recognising burnout and ways of helping ourselves

Learn what you can do to regain balance, feel positive and hopeful again.

You are not alone

Supporting the psychological as well as the physical health of all NHS, Social Care and Emergency Service workers.

"take control of what you can control"

The toll of the virus on frontline staff.

How do get to sleep

If you have difficultly falling sleep here are some excellent tips.

5 steps to mental wellbeing

Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life

How to avoid Burnout from Bitesize Books

Managing Difficult Feelings

Compassion Focused Therapy for coping with COVID 19

Developing emotional resilience and wellbeing

A Practical guide for social workers

Frontline workers and Covid 19

Tips for coping and enhancing resilience during the pandemic.

The Covid-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Difficulties

An article that discusses coping and resilience during the pandemic.

Headspace

Meditation made simple

Unmind

Workplace mental health platform

NHS in mind

Short interventions to help NHS staff alleviate and combat anxiety

How to manage your mental wellbeing

How to manage stress and anxiety

Seeking help for a mental health problem

Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

Looking after your mental health - Mind Video

Managing your mental wellbeing at work (Mind video)

Managing Ambulance Fatigue

How to manage your mental wellbeing

How to manage stress & anxiety

Seeking help for a mental health problem

Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

Covid19 Resilience for front line officers

Covid19 Resilience for Chief Officers and Leaders

Covid19 Resilience for the Policing Brain

How Resilient is your thinking? (policing brain infographic)

Help for people who are busy helping people (infogrpahic)

Help for people who are busy helping people (infogrpahic)

Finding your feet (infographic)

Space making (infographic)

Working in isolation (infographic)

Looking after your Mental Health (Mind Video)

Managing Mental Health at work (Mind video)

How to manage stress and anxiety

Seeking help for a mental health problem

Supporting a colleague with a mental health problem

How to support someone’s mental wellbeing

Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus

Managing your mental wellbeing at work (Mind video)

Tips for managers and leaders

Making a difference, feeling competent and supported by your organisation and team really matters

Supporting mental wellbeing guidance

Mental wellbeing

Supporting mental wellbeing for ICU staff

Advice for sustaining staff wellbeing in critical care during and beyond covid-19

End of Shift Debrief Check in guide (GMRH)

Introducing Buddy Guides (GMRH)

Helping people look out for each other.

The Buddy System Model

Working together

Coming soon

Watch this space: In-house, facilitated Peer support networks, psychological self care, mindfulness and relaxation group sessions

BPS Guidance

Psychological Needs of Healthcare Staff

North West Leadership Academy

*New* Resources for Managers

BPS Guidance

Guidance for supportive workplace changes post lockdown 

Book on to NHS webinars for managers supporting well-being

Compassionate Team Support webinar

CMRHub consultation sessions for teams

Now Live

Coping with post viral fatigue

How to manage post-viral fatigue after COVID-19

Recovering from COVID-19

NHS advice on managing individual symptoms

Recovery from Coronavirus

Self-help doc on managing all symptoms

Road to recovery

Road to Recovery video

Long COVID – What it is and coping advice

Article from British Heart Foundation

Post-COVID hub

Resources and support from British Lung Foundation

Long Covid - Effects and Ways to Recover

A video discussing the effects of Long Covid and ways to recover. 

Neuropsychological consequences of Covid-19

An in-depth look at the costs of COVID 19

COVID 19

The long road to recovery Podcast

BPS Supporting yourself and others coping with death and grief

Coping with death and grief during the COVID 19 pandemic

Bereavement (Mersey Care) PDF

Coping with bereavement: a self-help guide

Death and grieving in a care home

Coping with loss during COVID 19

End of Life Care and Post Bereavement Support

Shifting the Conversation from Difficult to Important

Grief, bereavement and loss

Caring for someone with dementia

NHS Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus

Tel: 0800 260 0400

Cruse Bereavement Care

Tel: 0808 808 1677

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Tel: 0300 111 5065

Bereavement: Hospice UK

The Compassionate Friends UK

Tel: 0345 1232304

Support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

Tel: 08088 020 021

The WAY Foundation

Psychological wellbeing

A guide for parents, carers and guardians

Looking after yourself

A guide to help with understanding and managing trauma

Youngminds

Help for parents and carers supporting theur children during the coronavirus pandemic

Emerging minds

Online resources to help support your children during COVID 19

Every mind matters

Looking after your mental health, help for parents carers and children

Coronavirus? What is it?

It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind

What is coronavirus?

A social story to help explain the coronavirus to children

Be the pond…

A mindfulness exercise for kids

If you are struggling with self-isolation, coronavirus or it’s impacts you can visit YoungMinds

or can text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support

Kooth

Kooth offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged between 11 – 24 years and are available up to 10pm every day.

Give Us a Shout

Struggling to cope text SHOUT to 852558

Join other carers for a virtual cuppa

If you’re worried about a child or young person contact the Parent

Helpline for free, confidential advice via the phone, email or webchat. 0808 802 5544(Free) or via the website

SHAP BAME support Halton, Knowsely and St Helens

SHAP’s BAME Community Development Scheme aims to improve access to mental health and wellbeing services for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups  living and/or working in Halton, Knowsley, and St Helens

Covid 19 know your rights BAME

Guidance for BAME members

Coronavirus your rights at work

Since the beginning of the pandemic, UNISON have been fighting to protect it's members who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.

Association of Christian Counsellors

Facilitating provision by Christians of quality counselling, psychotherapy and pastoral care.

Chinese Health & Wellbeing Clinic

The Chinese Information Centre (CHIC) aims to provide culturally appropriate health information service and to provide links between statutory services and the Chinese Community

Covid-19 Resources for supporting Gypsy Traveller and Boater Communities

Friends, Families, and Travellers: Working Towards Equality

Mental Health and BAMER communities

Supporting Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee (BAMER) communities to get the right support for mental distress - this includes problems with moods or thoughts that affect how people cope with everyday life, help in a crisis, and an advocate providing one-to-one support.  

Jewish Mental Health Support

JAMH is an umbrella organisation with a vision to provide a one-stop-shop for mental health needs 

Chinese Mental Health support (GMRH)

Wai Yin Society has been supporting, empowering, and working in partnership with Chinese individuals and families for more than 30 years.

Black Womens Health & Family Support

Working at the heart of the community, equipping women with the practical skills and knowledge needed to overcome cultural, social, economic, and language barriers

Neshomo GMJC Mental Health

Neshomo is a Jewish, culturally sensitive, confidential mental health charity for adults.

BAME Network Webinar

BAME Zoom Webinar

Black and Minority Ethnic Network

BME Leadership Network

Culturally Diverse Sessions

Caribbean and African health Network

Black and Minority Ethnic Health and Wellbeing Service

Cheshire, Halton & Warringotn REC

Liberate meditation has partnered with the NHS to offer you a free subscription until 31st March 2021 to the #1 meditation app for POC/BAME communities

Liverpool Arabic centre

Liverpool Arabic Centre (LAC) is a local charitable organisation developed by local people to advocate the social and economic well-being, improve the health and advance the education of the Arabic community

Granby Toxteth Development Trust

Granby Toxteth Development Trust is an independent, local charitable organisation which is based in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. We are the community anchor organisation for the neighbourhood.

Somali Women’s Group

Granby Somali Women’s Group provides services to all women, children, and families residing in the Princes Park Ward.

Al-Ghazali Multicultural Centre

A community centre that responds to the needs of the diverse local community

The Greenhouse project

The Greenhouse Project designs talent strategies that change the game for your talent success

SOLA arts

A participant-led charity passionate about supporting people who are vulnerable 

MSDP- Merseryside Society for Deaf People

MSDP working in partnerships, bringing together Deaf* and hearing communities to create more accessible services.

Mary Seacole house

Mary Seacole House was set up to provide support services to local primarily BAMER people who are experiencing mental illness.

Merseyside Polonia

Merseyside Polonia was set up to raise awareness of the Polish Community and culture among the local community, supporting the development of Polish

• to support community development of Polish and other communities
• to build community cohesion by increasing understanding between communities representing different cultural backgrounds

Pagoda arts

Pagoda Arts aspires to be a high-quality organisation; to introduce Chinese Culture to a wide and diverse community and to develop our unique Youth Orchestra to be at the cutting edge of contemporary and classical Chinese and Western music

RASA Merseyside

RASA Merseyside is a professional counselling and support service that exists solely to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives

Irish community care

Valuing, promoting and celebrating the rich history, culture, heritage, and invaluable contribution our communities make to life here in the UK.

Al Rahma Mosque

Providing support to all members of the ‎Muslim community and organise activities that appeal to the diverse body of ‎members and the wider community.‎

Taiseer Mosque

The Liverpool Islamic Centre encompasses is a range of multifunctional activities focusing on ‎developing personal potential and resources, particularly for the youth.

Community spirit

The Health Foundation's aim is a healthier population, supported by high-quality health care that can be equitably accessed.

Muslim youth Helpline

Faith and culturally sensitive support by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email. We offer non-judgmental, confidential support 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and Eid.

Muslim Community Helpline

The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service.

What is the menopause?

Tools for Clinicians - BMS

Vision for menopause care - BMS

Professional Resources - international menopause society

Find your nearest menopause specialist

A-Z Menopause - NHS

Hen picked - Resources

How to get GP support

Menopause Matters

General information & menopause campaigns

Supporting our NHS people through the menopause - NHS

Menopause & Bone health

Healthy eating & the menopause

Diet & Menopause - BDA

Fitness tips & the menopause

Exercise & the menopause

The Menopause Charity

The Daisy Network

The Menopause Cafe

Queer Menopause Collective

NHS 24 - living with the menopause

Spotting the menopause - NICE

How the Menopause affects the brain - TEDx

Black Women in Menopause

Menopause Specialist - Dr Jane F Wilkinson

Wirral Menopause CIC

International Menopause Society - Twitter

International Menopause Society - YouTube

Wellbeing of Women - Twitter

Wellbeing of women - YouTube

Menopause Matters - Twitter

Women's Health concerns - Twitter

Hormone Tension Relief - 01/03/23

Food & the Menopause - 06/03/23

Menopause & HRT - 07/03/23

Empowering Black Women during the Menopause - 08/03/23

Menopause & Mindfulness 13/03/23

Menopause in the Workplace -23/03/23

Slivercloud

Each and every one of us will experience issues with our mental health and wellbeing in our lifetime, and communicating these issues is the best way to feel better. 

SilverCloud offers a range intensive online therapy courses that have been developed by medical professionals to help you work on your mental wellbeing

Use the code ‘CMHCP’ when signing up for your account to access SilverCloud’s comprehensive online therapy courses completely free of charge. Please enter a different username for each one of the three programs available to you.

Unmind

Unmind is a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing. Using scientifically backed assessments, tools and training you can measure and manage your personal mental health needs, including digital programmes designed to help with stress, sleep, coping, connection, fulfilment and nutrition.

They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to NHS staff until the 31 December 2023.

How to get free access:

• Access: Unmind
• Sign up with your NHS email address
• Download the Unmind app from your app store
• Your organisation name is ‘NHS’ – if you do not see your NHS email domain please contact support@unmind.com and include your email domain.

WorkLife Central

WorkLife Central’s programme offers expertise and support to help you balance work with family life.

WorkLife Central has offered their online programme of support and resources to NHS employees without charge until 31 March 2023.

The programme consists of a curated collection of positive and practical support for working parents, delivered through expert-led webinars/seminars, advice, peer insights, online articles, blogs and podcasts. All WorkLife Central content is relevant for working parents and carers, spanning careers, wellbeing and parenting topics. Their aim is to help working parents and those with caring responsibilities develop skills, enhance family life, improve wellbeing and support work / life balance.

Please sign up using your work email address.

BrightSky

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

The app is also available to use in Polish, Punjabi and Urdu.

For more information, please see details and advice about using the app in your app store:

• Bright Sky in Apple Store
• Bright Sky in Google Play

#StayAlive

The Stay Alive app, developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

The app includes:

• A safety plan with customisable reasons for living
• A LifeBox where you can store photos and memories that are important to you
• Strategies for staying safe and tips on how to stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed
• Guided-breathing exercises and an interactive Wellness Plan

The app also links you directly to local and national crisis resources, with space to add in your own as well.

Download the Stay Alive app from your app store.

Zero Suicide Alliance

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.

June 2023 update