Staff Wellbeing
Education Support Services
Education Support offer two free services for staff who work in education. Click the blue text for more information.
1. Education Support free helpline
- for one off queries for all staff who work in the education sector.
- talk to a qualified counsellor
- confidential and emotional support
- call 08000 562 561
2. School Leader Support Service
- available for Principals and Senior Leadership Teams.
- a safe space to process work life
- work with a professional supervisor to develop coping strategies
- receive 6 confidential & free 1-1 sessions via Zoom or telephone
Schools Advisory Service
To support the wellbeing of all our staff, the Trust provides the following wellbeing services through the Schools Advisory Service.
You can access these services by calling 01773 814402 for counselling and 01773447522 for GP Service. For other services, please call 01773814403, email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk, or download the App for IOS or Android.
For more information refer to: Trust Managing Stress and Promoting Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy
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Bereavement Support
Emotional support and guidance for navigating bereavement of a loved one.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Cancer & Chronic Illness Support
Support for staff if they or their family are affected by a diagnosis of a chronic, long term condition.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Counselling Sessions
Confidential and individual therapy sessions including an initial assessment. To access counselling, please submit a request or call 01773 814 402 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.
GP Service
Appointments for medical support and advice with active NHS GPs.
To access the GP Service, please call 01773447522. You will need to have your school postcode to hand.
Manspace
Support service for men's mental and physical health related queries offering health advice and referrals to further support services for managing and treating conditions. This support can be accessed by those seeking personal advice and those who would like advice for supporting a loved one with a mental or physical health condition.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Menopause Support
To access support from nurses who have attended recognised menopauses courses, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Physiotherapy
Private physiotherapy service to assist with the treatment and management of a wide range of conditions.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Relaxation Room
Relaxation sessions and guided meditations.
Download the App for latest sessions on IOS or Android.
Weight Management
12-week weight management programme.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
Wellbeing Telephone Support
Confidential support from an NMC registered nursing team. Available Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.30pm.
To access support, call 01773 814403 or email nurse@uk-sas.co.uk.
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – Legal and General
The Legal and General EAP and wellbeing benefits are provided by Spectrum.Life
All employees can access this service using the following details:
UK Freephone 24-hour telephone helpline: 0800 197 0655. Callers will be asked to confirm the name of the LGPS pension fund they participate in and/or name of their employer.
- Text Hi to +44 800 197 0655
- To access the online platform, go to legalandgeneral.com/eap and use the access code: BeWellEAP
- Download the app by searching Spectrum.Life in the IOS or Android app stores. Use access code: BeWellEAP
- A live and on demand digital gym to aid physical wellbeing
- A range of retail discounts to support financial wellbeing
- Over 275 healthy recipe videos to encourage improved nutrition
- Curated library of wellbeing content including exclusive podcasts and webinars to improve mental and emotional wellbeing
Care Concierge – Legal and General
- Guidance from professionals who know the care system, meaning that the right options are found more easily.
- Helps to reduce the emotional burden on employees and their immediate family.
- Helps to reduce the time span between needing care and accessing care.
- Information and guidance on how to find the best care for the employee or a loved one.
- Understand the funding options that may be available to help cover the cost of care.
- Employees can access the Care Concierge service by calling Freephone 08000 608823 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm).
Headspace
Working on the basis of mediation and mindfulness, to promote resiliency, confidence and mental health, the Headspace website and Headspace App are free to those working in education. They offer resources and techniques useful both inside and outside the classroom. There are techniques and resources to support with sleep, stress and managing anxiety.
Strive Wellbeing Programme
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