Looking after your mental health

Resources, tools and templates to support you in looking after your mental health

Mental health is just as crucial as physical health. In the fast-paced world of NHS Finance, it’s important to maintain a balanced mind to manage stress and stay resilient.

Everyone’s journey to wellbeing is unique, there is loads out there, and not everything will suit everyone. That’s why we’ve curated a range of resources and tools that you can tailor to your own needs and preferences.

Immediate Support

Click below to find immediate support for mental health emergencies.

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How to recognise stress

This resource guide offers practical tips, work plans and advice to help you and your colleagues recognise and cope with stress.

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NHS England – Health and Wellbeing Framework

This framework is a high-level culture change toolkit aimed at health and wellbeing staff, human resources (HR) and organisational development (OD) staff, HR and OD directors, wellbeing guardians, managers and leaders and anyone with an interest in health and wellbeing.

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Health and Wellbeing champions in the South West

Find out more about the One NHS Finance Health & Wellbeing Champion Network.

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Mental Health First Aiders

We have supported multiple NHS finance colleagues in the region become trained as Mental Health First Aiders. You can find out who these colleagues are and how to contact them.

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Workplace wellbeing wins

This document focuses on quick tips for a happier and healthier NHS Finance team. It is a poster-style document, that you can print and display in the office.

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Unmind

A mental health platform that you can access using your nhs.net email account, that helps users to proactively manage their mental health.

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Headspace

Headspace are currently offering NHS staff access to Headspace for a limited time, free of charge. It is a mindfulness and meditation platform that also includes sleep aids, motivational videos and workouts.

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Our mind plan

A free online toolkit developed by Public Health England which asks five questions to help you manage and maintain mental health.

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Mental Health UK downloadable guides and resources

On this Mental Health UK page, you can find downloadable guides and resources such as mental health information, conversation guides, wellbeing guides and tools, anxiety management techniques and burnout, menopause and sleep resources.

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