NHS Lanarkshire staff are often very close to bereavement through their role within healthcare, as well as experiencing personal loss of their own which can feel particularly difficult to cope with around Christmas.
There are several sources of support are available, including NHS Lanarkshire’s Spiritual Care Team which aims to nurture the spirit. Each of the acute sites offer sanctuaries and wellbeing areas where staff are always welcome to drop in and spend time whether for peace and quiet, prayer, reflection and contemplation, reading or rest.
Staff can also visit The Good Grief Trust, which offers End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone. Visit here https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/
Sudden can provide staff with support books to help adults and children experiencing grief. Order for free here https://sudden.org/
Other information that was part of Staff Health and Wellbeing Week is available on Your Health Matters.
