SALUS services have been developed and continue to adapt to support the needs of staff, who are encouraged to access these via the Your Heath Matters webpage and navigate to the Mental Health Support and Salus Occupational Health sections where further information on a range of services and access can be found.
If you would like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, there is a range of support to help with the mental and physical health of all NHSL employees, which are included in this article.
Gillian Archibald, Healthy Working Lives & EASY Manager, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “All NHS Lanarkshire staff are encouraged to visit the ‘Your Health Matters’ web page for all information and support resources available to our workforce. We continue to develop and add to these resources in order to support staff with a variety of topical areas, from mental health to financial advice and guidance.”
These include:
Salus Helpline: The helpline provides real-time information in response to specific queries from staff across NHSL, including Health and Social Care Partnerships, GP’s and Dental. The EASY (Early Access to Support for You) team triage calls initially, providing guidance and signposting the specialist services. Our qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurses are also available to provide additional support and guidance when required.
Tel: 01698 759333
Early Access to Support for You (EASY): The EASY team continue to provide support for staff absent with stress, anxiety and general mental health issues as part of existing protocols for supporting staff attendance.
Tel: 01698 759333
Confidential Counselling for NHSL Staff: Staff have access to professional counsellors who can provide psychological, emotional and practical support via a confidential counselling service, in order to support the mental health and wellbeing of staff. The Talking Rooms – based in the West of Scotland – was founded in 2018 and provides one-to-one counselling and other services in further education colleges and public sector organisations with a client-base across Scotland.
The Talking Rooms are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. To contact The Talking Rooms, please call 0800 138 9150 or complete an online referral form.The Talking Rooms counselling service is completely confidential and no personal information will be shared with line managers or the organisation.
Staff Care and Well-being Support Line: A 24-hour staff care and well-being support line is now in operation, offering psychological support to all staff who want it. Following an initial telephone discussion, support can be provided by phone, video call or face-to-face if needed.
Tel: 01698 752000 or email staffcare@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
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