Well-being and psychological support for reservists
Last updated: 11 October 2022 at 19:46
We know this may have been a very difficult time for many of you, and we hope you can soon settle back into your usual role.
You have supported, saved and changed the lives of so many people. It’s hard to describe how much we appreciate all your efforts.
Being redeployed during such a challenging, unsettling and upsetting time won’t have been easy. You will have experienced the delivery of healthcare that you may feel is not at the usual level.
You will have also felt the intense strain on yourself and your colleagues, who have all been working incredibly hard to make a difference.
We’ve made available details of the support available to you, if you need it. Please do take time to identify any help you may need.
This support is available to you whether you work for Birmingham Women’s and Children’s hospitals, the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, UHB, if you’re a GP, or you work elsewhere.
On behalf of the Trust, and all the staff and patients you have supported, thank you.
Support from UHB
Reservist staff are able to access support from their own Trust as well as the UHB well-being offer:
Support available from your trust
Please note that links to your trust intranet site may only work when logged in to your trust's IT network.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Well-being support and resources can be found on the "Looking After Yourself" intranet hub.
Recharge rooms are also available at the Women’s and Children’s hospitals, Forward Thinking Birmingham Hubs and Parkview Clinic.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
If you require any further support or would like to receive an electronic well-being pack, please email Engagement and Well-being Officer, Laura Tilley Hood.
Email: Laura.Tilley-Hood@nhs.net
To join the ROH WhatsApp group for redeployed staff, please email Jackie Dobson.
Email: Jackie.Dobson1@nhs.net
Bereavement support
Free, confidential bereavement support line, operated by Hospice UK.
Call 0300 303 4434, 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week.
For further support when dealing with grief please see the link below:
Bereavement and trauma support line for Filipino colleagues
There is a team of fully qualified and trained professionals, all of whom are Tagalog speakers, ready to help you on the NHS Bereavement and Trauma Line for Filipino Staff. This assistance is available from anywhere in the country and is provided by Hospice UK.
To book a consultation, call 0300 303 1115, 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week.
Project 5 well-being support service
We’ve partnered with Project 5 to make free 1-2-1, confidential support sessions available for NHS people. Project 5 is led by clinicians and coaches and can link you to professionals with the skills to assist at a time of crisis.
