I do hope some of the tips I share are useful. Here are some more!
Some self help techniques for stress and depression
- Calming breathing technique for stress, anxiety and panic takes just a few minutes and can be done anywhere. You will get the most benefit if you do it regularly, as part of your daily routine. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/
- If you’re stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. The most unhelpful thing you can do is turn to something unhealthy to help you cope, such as smoking or drinking. Not taking control of the situation and doing nothing can make your problems worse. Some of the keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of your situation, having a good social network, and adopting a positive outlook. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/tips-to-reduce-stress/
- Being depressed can leave you feeling low in energy, which might put you off being more active. Regular exercise can boost your mood if you have depression, and it’s especially useful for people with mild to moderate depression. Any type of exercise is useful, as long as it suits you and you do enough of it. Exercise should be something you enjoy; otherwise, it will be hard to find the motivation to do it regularly. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/
The North-West People Experience & Inclusion Newsletter
See the below flyer from Blackpool talking therapies which is open to anyone working or living in L&SC
https://lmbloc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blackpool-Talking-Therapies.pdf
Please share this link for staff to book on the menopause sessions- Menopause drop in support session for wellbeing | medtribe.com I have also attached a poster advertising these sessions
Discounted travel
Stagecoach Bus and NHS England have teamed up to offer all NHS Staff a 10 per cent discount on their bus travel via the Stagecoach app. (login with your NHS email to access the discount).
From 1 January 2025, NHS employees in England will be able to purchase 1 day, 7 day, 28 day, Flexi 5 and Flexi 10 tickets at a 10% discount.
Staff survey for 2025
I will be sending out the staff survey at the end of April for you to share with staff.
Staff will have a month to complete this.
Practice managers will receive confidential feedback regarding the results and I can arrange appropriate training and support.
The survey is completely anonymous.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me
Thank you for supporting wellbeing
Kindest regards
Nikki
Nicola Albanese
nicola.albanese@nhs.net
