Additional health and wellbeing support services
The Trust offers a number of additional interventions which can be accessed when you need a little extra support.
Urgent mental health support is available across Coventry and Warwickshire 24/7. Call NHS111 and select the option for Mental Health.
If you have seriously harmed yourself or considering this, call 999 or ask someone to call 999 for you.
TRiM (Trauma Risk Management)
TRIM is open to all staff following a traumatic incident that has taken place inside or outside of the workplace. It is completely confidential and involves individual or group assessments from a TRiM practitioner to help identify staff who may need further support following a traumatic incident. The team can signpost to further support when necessary. Further details can be found on the intranet.
NHS Talking Therapies
NHS Talking Therapies is a free NHS service providing a range of psychological support to help you with symptoms of anxiety, panic or low mood.
Occupational Health Service
The Occupational Health Service provides a comprehensive high-quality service to all staff. Providing advice, screening and health promotion on matters relating to health at work and at home, whilst reflecting the Trust's vision and core values and embracing the Trust's Nursing and Human Resources strategies. Staff can be referred via their manager usually as part of sickness absence management or work performance issues. Staff can also self-refer at any time to the service if they have personal or work issues. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Contact the Occupational Health Service on 024 76965420 or email OccupationalHealth@uhcw.nhs.uk .
COPE (Confidential Open Psychological support for Employees)
If you ever need to discuss work or personal issues confidentially, we provide a free professional counselling service. COPE offer a range of therapy options. Contact COPE by accessing the online referral form, calling 07920 581981 or email COPE@covwarkpt.nhs.uk. Employees have access to an in-house Counselling/CBT/EMDR psychological support, on a self-referral basis.
Employee Assistance Programme (Confidential Counselling)
24 hour/7 day a week/365 day a year support for staff, offering a wide range of support options from 24/7 Telephone Support, Self-help Workbooks, Face to Face & Virtual Counselling, online CBT as well as Podcasts, Call for free on 0800 023 9324 or 03303 800 658. You can find more information on the intranet.