The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak has led to extraordinary measures being undertaken to enable NHS frontline staff to meet clinical demand in a time of staff shortages due to illness or caring responsibilities. This includes recalling retired clinical staff to duty and repurposing buildings across the UK as hospitals. Another source …
We are still reeling from the success of our first Centre for Workforce Wellbeing conference which was held last Friday (28 June 2019) at Central Hall in Southampton. We had approximately 50 expert delegates attend the event which aimed to bring together academic and healthcare organisation to create networks and …
Today, Thursday the 7th of February, is Time to Talk Day 2019. On this day colleagues are encouraged to have discussions about mental health, in whatever form this might take. Whether it’s over a cup of tea, or in a group setting, the aim is simply to find a time …
Schwartz Rounds® (“Rounds”) are becoming increasingly popular, with almost half of all NHS Trusts currently providing them. Rounds are voluntary forums where clinical and non-clinical staff can discuss and reflect on the emotional and ethical challenges (or rewards) that result from working in healthcare in a safe and confidential space. …
