Brand-new mental health website launched to support local health and social care staff

A new website has been launched to support the mental health of Herefordshire and Worcestershire's NHS, care and social care workforce.

The new site is home to 'The Hub' – a nationally-funded mental health support programme that provides emotional wellbeing help to local healthcare workers in both counties.

With a user-friendly design, people can get the right support for a wide range of personal and professional issues such as anxiety, stress, long covid, relationship worries and more, all in one place.

Kate Leese, Health and Wellbeing Lead for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and The Hub programme said: "It has been an incredibly difficult and challenging 2 years for everyone due to COVID-19, but especially for health and care workers who are feeling the heat as they continue to provide vital care to people in our communities."

 "There's currently lots of wellbeing support on offer, however it may be challenging to navigate when you are under pressure at work and need the right help fast."

"The new website is designed to deliver convenient access to self-care information and offer an opportunity for people to contact the Hub team and other relevant organisations, at a time that suits them."

The Hub offers a range of free, confidential services such as psychological support, advice, and mental health assessment if necessary. They can also signpost to appropriate services or trusted resources.

Omita Gaikwad, ICS Great Place to Work Strategic Workforce Lead said: "This website is an invaluable resource that has lots of information all in one place and really complements our existing wellbeing offer. Anyone working in healthcare across both counties should not hesitate to visit the new website and contact the Hub team if they need help."

People working in health, care and social care across both counties can access the new Hub website by visiting: www.hwstaffhub.nhs.uk. They can also get in contact with the Hub team directly by calling 01905 520025, emailing whcnhs.hwstaffhub@nhs.net or by using the contact form on the website.

The Hub programme is delivered by NHS mental health practitioners from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, the leading provider of mental health services in the region.