Counselling

Up to 6 sessions of confidential counselling about any issue affecting your mood or wellbeing.

Clinical Psychology

Confidential assessment and intervention for psychological issues that may have arisen as a result of work, or are getting in the way of you feeling able to be at work.

For referral to either service, contact sft.emotionalhealth@nhs.net

The Emotional Wellbeing Service is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, experiencing active suicidal thought or at risk of causing harm to self or others you can make an appointment with your GP, or if urgent help is required you can contact the out of hours GP. If you need an emergency service such as an ambulance, call 999.
You can contact The Samaritans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 116 123 and you can visit www.samaritan.org 

IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies. Primary care based psychological support and interventions for low mood, anxiety, stress. Group and one to one interventions available.

• BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire - https://iapt.awp.nhs.uk/
• Hampshire - https://www.italk.org.uk/
• Dorset - https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/steps2wellbeing

Samaritans - 24/7 telephone support 

• Call: 116 123

Frontline 19 - free and confidential psychological support for all healthcare workers - https://www.frontline19.com/

We have over 100 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the hospital. They are trained to recognise warning signs of mental ill health and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping themselves safe. 

Mental Health First Aiders are not counsellors or therapists. They are staff volunteers who provide light-touch, compassionate support and appropriate signposting.

If you would like to talk to any of our Mental Health First Aiders you can recognise the Team by their special lanyards and badges. You can contact them at sft.mentalhealthfirstaiders@nhs.net.

Tips from some of our Mental Health First Aiders on how to manage your mental health!

Sarah Dean- "Stop and Take a Moment to breathe"

Neil Lewis- "Prioritise self-care: Engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation. Make time for hobbies, self-reflection and self-care practices to nurture your mental wellbeing".

Sandy Woodbridge- "Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle"

Lotti Stamp- “anxiety can lead us to think about things over and over again in our brain. This is called ‘rumination’ and it’s not helpful. When you catch yourself ruminating try to write down the thought and to challenge it."

 Gregory Owiti- "Take time to talk to friends and others who are friendly."

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

For confidential discussions and advice around issues such as bullying, poor staff behaviour or worries around a safe working environmentm, contact our FTSU Guardian, Lizzie Swift on sft.ftsug@nhs.net