April is Stress Awareness month
There are loads of great resources including a stress test on this website
Stress Awareness Month 2026 – The Stress Management Society
This document has been developed by NHSE with lots of valuable resources
Creating Good Wellbeing Cultures
This blog has been developed to help NHS staff incorporate physical activity in their day to boost wellbeing and reduce stress
NHS England » Movement matters: why supporting physical activity in NHS staff is good for everyone
Hope this is useful
I have some training you may be interested in
On demand training for wellbeing- access anytime.
I previously informed you of some videos I recorded which you can watch on demand
I have now recorded a full suite of on-demand videos.
The start date for some of them say 1st April however as soon as you register you will receive a booking confirmation email.
Once you receive that email if you check your Medtribe account, the video link will be in the place where you would normally find your joining link for the course. Therefore you can watch it from the moment you register (well within a few minutes anyway!)
Here is what is available for you to watch anytime- please just register through Medtribe in the usual way
On demand video Conflict resolution and de-escalation part 1 of 3
On demand video Conflict resolution part 2 of 3
On demand video Personal conflict resolution part 3 of 3
On demand video Stress and resilience
On demand training, the role of the wellbeing champion
On demand video The stress bucket
On demand video Circles of control
On demand video- worry time and the worry tree
On demand training- wellbeing techniques
Please do not share the videos as we are funded by how many delegates attend our training both live and on demand but feel free to share the links above and ask others to register their spot on Medtribe to receive the video link.
I have another training session which may be of interest. It is funded from the non clinical budget hence it is only currently available for non clinical staff however if places are still available nearer the time I have been informed I can open this up to clinical staff (sorry for this)
Mind That Gap is a wellbeing awareness session that provides you with personal tools and resources to help build and maintain healthy mental wellbeing.
Delivered by Neil Sladen, who has an extensive background in psychology and counselling, this helpful and enjoyable session covers:
- How our brain steers our mental wellbeing
- How our thinking habits influence our emotions
- Practical tips to improve our mental wellbeing
This is a relaxed session with no role plays or enforced participation.
Content:
- Anxiety
- Thinking Habits
- Resilience
- Self-Compassion
Sample Feedback:
“Brilliant course – informative and thought provoking. Lots of hints and tips to use in the future 10/10”
“Excellent session. Relaxed atmosphere. Learnt a lot but not overpowering 10/10”
“Superb Wow Fantastic Loved it really, really useful 10/10”
Please click the link to register your place (below)
Medtribe – Where Medical Knowledge Meets Community | medtribe.com
Create a healthier, more intentional relationship with social media:
Step 1: Choose
Be mindful of if, when and how much you are on social media.
- Pause and ask yourself, “What do I really want to do right now?” Keep a list of analogue activities you can do instead, like playing music, drawing, gardening or going outside for a walk.
- Set a timer so scrolling is a short snack rather than a wormhole.
- Give your mind space to think, keep the bedroom phone free, try a ‘digital sabbath’.
Step 2: Connect
Don’t let scrolling be a substitute for real connection.
- Phone a friend for a chat, or send some voice notes, instead of scrolling.
- Make plans offline, get excited about your next adventure with loved ones.
- Use social media to connect with supportive friends and communities that are meaningful to you.
Step 3: Curate
Personalise your experience to support your wellbeing.
- Follow plenty of positive accounts – bloom scroll, don’t doom scroll.
- Share and amplify uplifting stories, messages and ideas, be aware of misinformation.
- Be kind in the comments, it matters more than you think.
Take care of yourself and shout if you need anything
Kindest regards
Nikki
Nicola Albanese
nicola.albanese@nhs.net
Lancashire & South Cumbria Project Manager supporting the Strategic Clinical Lead
Health and Wellbeing Programme Champion for Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care, Community Pharmacy, Optometry and Dentistry
