Health and wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of our staff is a key priority. That's why we offer a range of initiatives to support the wellness of our employees, with additional encouragement for staff to organise their own activities as well.
We are proud to provide our team with the tools, knowledge and support needed to maintain their wellbeing.
By offering these resources, we aim to create a supportive environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Occupational Health Services
Occupational Health Service offer a comprehensive range of services for staff and deal with referrals for illnesses and ailments affecting staff. You can self-refer or ask your manager to refer you. Occupational health also offer advice on diet and exercise and information on smoking cessation along with Cardio screening for over 40s and provide an Employee Assistance Programme with telephone support and counselling, online tips, information and signposts for positive wellbeing in your everyday work and home life, legal advice zone and managers’ support line. Each year Occupational Health, Infection Prevention and Control Teams will also encourage the flu jab vaccination.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Care First
This service is designed to help with today's challenges and any major life events which may impact upon our ability to lead a balanced and productive life both at home and at work. The EAP Helpline offers free confidential independent help, information, and guidance through:
- face-to-face counselling - following referral by the telephone counsellor, Care First will select an appropriate counsellor from a nationwide network of qualified counsellors and chartered psychologists
- legal information over the phone (for Trust employees only) - qualified legal experts can provide information on a variety of issues that may be disruptive to an individual's peace of mind. They cannot, however, provide legal representation in court.
The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to us and our immediate families
Smoking Cessation Services
Smoking Cessation Services for staff are available at St Pancras Hospital. You can also get more advice from Smoke Free Camden: 020 3317 3861 or text QUIT to 66777.
Quiet space/meditation and prayer room
There is a quiet room available at St Pancras Hospital where you can read quietly, meditate or pray. There are cushions and washing facilities for prayers.
Wellbeing training
As part of the Change and Inspire Health and Wellbeing programme for our employees, we have introduced training courses and workshops to improve staff wellbeing. We currently offer the following courses:
- Resilience Training - stress management training based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles which can be used to effectively manage stressful situations at work and home.
- Mindfulness based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - offering evidence based mindfulness techniques to manage stress and maintain a better quality of life
- Recovery College health and wellbeing courses - courses cover topics such as healthy eating and exercise and getting a good night sleep. These courses are free and open to both staff and service users. Visit the Recovery College pages here to view the prospectus.
Staff restaurant and internet café
Our staff restaurants offers a place to rest, relax and eat, plus the benefits of an internet Café for staff at the St Pancras Hospital site.
