NIHR Learn: Resources to help you during the COVID-19 pandemic Access a wide range of wellbeing resources on NIHR Learn. You will find curated content from a many providers on topics such as insomnia, mental health and resilience.
#DoingOurBit – fitness initiative All NHS staff are invited to join this exciting new initiative to improve their health and wellbeing. Register on the platform to access a collection free workouts created by talented and generous personal trainers.
Among the many workouts, you will find:
Yoga & Pilates
Low Impact: Aerobic & Bodyweight
High Impact: Aerobic, Tabata & HIIT
Stretch & Unwind Your Mind
Inner Space – free online sessions Inner Space is a meditation and a self-development centre based in Covent Garden, London, also known as ‘London’s Oasis of Calm and Insight’. Currently, all their sessions are being offered live online.
Coping Well During COVID – NHS webinars Watch back this series of webinars for anyone feeling anxious about coronavirus. You’ll come away with quick and practical tools to support your mental health and wellbeing. Find the webinars on Thrive LDN.
Free access to wellbeing apps for all NHS staff NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps from now until the end of March 2021 to support their mental health and wellbeing. More details here.
Art workshops for patients and staff Imperial Health Charity is trialling a new initiative to provide art workshops via Zoom for patients and staff in hospitals. Additional sessions could also involve live music performances, virtual choirs and creative writing workshops.
If these live video workshops could help you support patients in your area or provide a fun activity for you and your colleagues, please email arts@imperialcharity.org.uk for more information.
Every Mind Matters A new COVID-19 mental health campaign has launched, sharing tips and resources for coping during this difficult time. Take a look here.
Resilience toolkit Beyond Coaching have worked in association with the NHS to produce a range of free online resources for all NHS staff to reduce stress & anxiety. Take a look here.
Thrive at Home – free online programme Better understand work-life balance, mental health and motivation so that you can thrive at home during the coronavirus outbreak. More details here.
COVID-19 and Mindfulness Here are some resources on mindfulness practice. Many people find these practices, short or long, help them to deal with events that challenge their mental wellbeing.
Art and wellbeing for the home Take a look at this booklet. It’s filled with ideas you can do at home, whether you’re having to self-isolate or just need something a little different to do with your family during down-time from work.
Working from home with children This is a challenging time for everyone. For those working at home and looking after children, take a look at this guide produced by CRN West Midlands. It provides tips on how to get through the day successfully.
NHS in Mind This is a set of free resources designed to help NHS staff alleviate and combat high anxiety, panic and fatigue. These easy-to-access, short interventions and exercises will help colleagues through what is expected to be an incredibly difficult time. Access the platform here.
