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The medical psychology team is working to support staff as part of the response to COVID-19. They have created this page to provide staff with access to information, wellbeing material and useful online resources.
The team are also providing information, advice and psychological first aid to support frontline staff working with COVID-19 patients. The service will provide in reach support to ward teams treating COVID-19 patients, 7 days per week.
A medical psychology phone line to access resources, discuss concerns and speak to clinicians individually has been set up. Call us if you would like to talk to a member of the team. You can call us between 10am–4pm, Monday – Friday. All calls are confidential and you can call anonymously if you wish.
Resources for key workers who are also parents.
We are all experiencing many different reactions, none are right or wrong.
Resources to help with anxiety.
In order to create a sense of safety, it is important for you to look after your physical as well as mental health.
You are not trapped; there are many options available to you and problems can be solved.
Social support and connectedness provide opportunities for emotional understanding, problem solving and acceptance – these help us to cope.
Empowering ourselves with the skills to help ourselves, and each other, will enhance our confidence and sense of control in an otherwise uncontrollable situation.
It is natural to feel scared, tired, sad and even hopeless in the face of this uncertainty, particularly when it is unclear how long the situation will last for.
Our medical psychology team has created two videos featuring simple exercises to help protect your mind during this challenging time.
Talking about death and dying with patients and families can be difficult at any time. However, delivering bad news and having difficult conversations during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging.
Health Education England (HEE), in partnership with NHS England-Improvement and Skills For Care, have drawn together the best advice and tips from a panel of international experts to guide you and your team.