Last updated on January 4th, 2022 at 03:39 pm
In today’s update:
- Risk Assessments for staff returning from shielding
- April is Stress Awareness Month
RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR STAFF RETURNING FROM SHIELDING
Guidance for Members of Staff
Although clinically extremely vulnerable staff are no longer advised to shield, they are still recommended to take precautions to protect themselves.
COVID Risk Assessments should be completed at the earliest opportunity for all returning staff. Further guidance for managers and links to the COVID Risk Assessment can be found on the COVID website: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/shielding/ (password: STHKcovid19)
Until the social distancing rules are eased more widely, it is important that all staff continue to keep the number of social interactions that they have low and try to reduce the amount of time they spend in settings where they are unable to maintain social distancing. The Trust understands this may be of concern to some members of staff but would like to assure them it has put steps in place via a Covid Risk Assessment to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
If you have any concerns, please speak to your line manager who will explain the measures in place to keep you safe at work.
APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
The 30 Day Challenge Regaining Connectivity, Certainty and Control
It takes 30 days to turn actions into habits, which is why this is a month-long programme. The 30-day challenge will maximise your chances of turning useful knowledge and techniques into positive behavioural change.
Running throughout April, your STHK Staff Engagement App will be packed full of helpful resources and materials, such as tips on how to improve your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. You will also have 24 hour Unlimited Access to the following resources:
· Audio Guides for stress relief and returning to work
· Meditation Guides
· Helplines and Support
· Daily stress awareness calendar alerts
· Self-referral information
If you aren’t already taking advantage of the App, please visit your App store by scanning the QR Codes and registering using your works email address.
| Local Support You can self-refer to HWWB for support. Self-refer to St Helens Wellbeing Service https://www.nwbh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing-st-helens and for Knowsley Residents: https://www.nwbh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing-knowsley Access the wellbeing articles including Insight Service, which are located within MyWellBEING section of your app. To find the latest Covid-19 Guidance for staff, please access the COVID website: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk (password:STHKcovid19) To access spiritual and religious care, please contact a member of the Spiritual Care Team. Non-urgent: 0151 430 1657. Urgent: For a Chaplain please bleep the department through switchboard on 0151 426 1600. If you have any queries regarding your STHK Staff Engagement app please contact EducationTrainingAndDevelopment@sthk.nhs.uk |
