Accessing support – it’s okay to ask for help

June 23, 2022

We all go through difficult times in our lives and many of us have experienced significant challenges over the past two years that have impacted on our mental and physical health. Our Trust has a range of schemes that can support you with your health and wellbeing. All services are strictly confidential and many colleagues benefit from regular use or have been helped with additional support at times of distress.

If you don’t know what help you need, contact our Occupational Health service (0121 507 3306 – swbh.ohreferrals@nhs.net) for advice. They can talk to you about your concerns and provide you with assessment, support or onward signposting. The Trust has a confidential counselling service accessed through the occupational health team. It is independent and staffed by accredited counsellors who can talk to you over the telephone or arrange a face-to-face session. We also have a Trauma Therapy and EMDR specialist available within the Occupational Health Service. Managers can request team-based psychologist sessions and de-briefs.

Our on-site wellbeing hubs at City, Sandwell and Rowley Regis are places to relax and unwind. You can also arrange a conversation over a cup of tea/coffee, or book a relaxing treatment at these sites or The Sanctuary. You can book an appointment by ringing 0121 507 3306 option 4.

Managers can request wellbeing coach attendance at team wellbeing sessions, events and away days.

Your colleagues and friends may be just the right people for you to talk to if there are things that are worrying you.

Don’t suffer in silence.

For more information about what’s on offer please see the occupational health and wellbeing service page.