Looking after my own health and wellbeing
Looking after my own health and wellbeing
How can I look after my own health and wellbeing?
We've collated 5 basic tips for looking after your own health and wellbeing with top tips for you! It might seem like common sense, but it's important we get the basics right and start with firm foundations.
Use the support provided by your manager and supervisors
Prioritise regular supervision and use the space to try to process things that happen during work and impact on your wellbeing. Take part in wellbeing discussions in supervision sessions and in annual appraisals. As the adage goes; A problem shared is a problem halved . Sometimes, just talking about an issue can really help. These meetings are a perfect opportunity to speak to your line manager or clinical supervisor about the things that are going well, and where there are challenges.
Want to get more from your supervision and/or appraisal? The Trust now offers "How to have meaningful supervision and appraisals" training, which is aimed at both team members and team leaders. Find out more on the Talent Platform:
Create connections and a shared sense of purpose at work
...with your team, in your service and with wider Trust staff networks.
A sense of shared purpose and working together as a team protects staff wellbeing. Take part in events in your service or across the Trust, contribute when asked for feedback or engagement.
Find out more about Trust Initiatives for connection here:
Access one of the Trust's "reflective spaces"
Sometimes we just need a quiet space to reflect on our work. The Trust offers a number of options to support staff to reflect on their own or part of a structured group session.
Talk to someone and sort things out as soon as possible
Talk about what is affecting you with your manager, clinical supervisor, team or professional lead as soon as possible to address the issues you are experiencing. Keep speaking up if you don't get what you need the first time.
For details of the teams and individuals across the Trust who are ready to listen and support you:
Consider making adjustments to support your health and wellbeing
Adjustments can be made to your working arrangements to support your wellbeing. More information about adjustments:
Take part in learning and development activities
Having access to learning and development opportunities is essential to staff wellbeing in the NHS. It empowers individuals with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality care, reduces stress through competence, and supports personal growth and career satisfaction and retention.
Find out more about Trust Learning and Development initiatives here:
Focus on and celebrate the positives as well as recognising the challenges
The work that we do can often be challenging but evidence suggests that remembering and celebrating the things that go well, even in a small way, can be protective of our wellbeing. Allow yourself time to focus on the things that are going well and celebrate in team meetings or your 1:1s. Find out about positive developments in the Trust here.
Details of the Trust Reward and Recognition initiatives can be found here:
Don't forget to share your wins with the communications team so they can feature your achievements in Trust communications and consider the awards and recognition section of this guide.
Access Trust Financial Wellbeing Initiatives and Support
The Trust offers a number of financial wellbeing initiatives, from access to discounts to debt advice. You can see a detailed list of the Trust's financial wellbeing initiatives on offer .
