The Challenge
Staff wellbeing involves the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees. It’s a problem when stress, burnout, poor work-life balance, and lack of support negatively impact productivity and morale.
Addressing staff wellbeing requires a supportive environment, effective communication, and resources to promote health and work satisfaction.
“The psychological wellbeing of staff impacts patient care, staff retention and our ability to meet the broader workforce challenges facing the NHS”
The Innovations
CARE has supported 27 projects aimed at:
- Understanding Wellbeing: Encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health; crucial to combat stress, burnout, poor work-life balance, and lack of support.
- Impact on Productivity and Morale: Poor wellbeing leads to decreased productivity and low morale among staff.
- Creating a Supportive Environment: Essential for effective communication and providing resources that promote health and job satisfaction.
81%
of CARE projects are likely to improve NHS staff wellbeing through staff activation
The Impact
- Andrea’s Virtual Sessions: Virtual sessions are crucial due to their high-pressure roles and are accessible from anywhere which promotes sustainable wellness.
- Rebecca’s Team’s Wellbeing: Improving the wellbeing of the nursing team via 1-2-1 conversations, a digital app and protected time to focus on wellbeing every day.
- Anna’s ‘You ok mate?’ Campaign: Raising the profile of the importance of giving time for self-care.
