Ukraine support
If you have been affected by what is happening in Ukraine, please do reach out. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health & Wellbeing programme team have a range of resources and support available for all HIOW NHS and Primary Care colleagues including mental health and wellbeing hubs. Find out more: https://hiowpeople.nhs.uk/ccc/
No Smoking Day 2022 (Wednesday, 9 March)
It’s no-smoking day today (March 9) and Jane Wilding, from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Health & Wellbeing Support Service is on hand to offer tips for NHS colleagues who are looking to quit.
Jane says: “Medical professionals see the devastating effects of smoking first-hand, so it may seem surprising that some start or continue to smoke. There is some evidence to suggest that nursing and medical staff start smoking during their training, and the stressful working lives of many NHS doctors, nurses and others with long hours, no breaks, and staff shortages certainly have a role to play too.
“The reason NHS staff don’t quit is the same as for the general population – quitting smoking can be very challenging – cigarettes are very addictive, and self-control alone may not be enough to stop entirely. Help is available!”
You can book an appointment with a Health and Wellbeing Adviser via The People Portal: https://www.hiowpeople.nhs.uk/
Assets: 1 min video from Jane Wilding, Health & Wellbeing Support Service adviser, download here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/44th
Prevention of Violence & Aggression second masterclass
A second Masterclass to help HIOW NHS and Primary Care colleagues prevent violence and aggression in their workplace is being run in April.
Over 90 people attended a class at the beginning of March, with great feedback from those who attended: “It was great to see Executive support for this important topic and a clearly joined up approach. It was really helpful to see the initiatives and learning from PHU.”
Another said: “I work within another Trust and I found the approach being undertaken to be interesting and will be discussing it with my line manager.”
To book onto the virtual masterclass on Monday 25 April, 2pm-3.30pm: email [email protected]
Curious Conversations Programme 2022
Challenging topics such as baby loss, suicide and domestic abuse are planned to be discussed in a series of conversations over the next year. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS is running a bi-monthly programme of online events for NHS colleagues. See more details here (link to attached poster.) or visit: https://www.hiowpeople.nhs.uk/
