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Local Supports for Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Practitoner Wellbeing Where to Access support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This easy to use, 1 page document outlines where staff in East Ayrshire can access support for their own wellbeing<\/p>\n

WELLBEING SUPPORT DIRECTORY <\/a><\/p>\n

Use this directory to find the right support for you; from practical financial advice to hints and tips on managing your mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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Practitioner Wellbeing Guidance\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Some ideas for promoting wellbeing, reducing stress and increasing regulation within your establishment.<\/p>\n

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Staff Wellbeing Champion Training<\/p>\n

You can get more information about this on the HWB Glow Tile<\/a> or by contacting the HWB Team.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Able Futures<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can deliver\u00a0<\/strong>one-to-one support sessions, There\u2019s no charge to use the service and\u00a0Able Futures<\/strong>\u00a0can provide support over a 9 month period to help you build self-care and wellbeing routines, tackle issues, feel better and learn new ways to manage your mental health throughout the ups and downs of life.\u00a0You can access this support from\u00a0Able Futures<\/strong> over the phone and through email or video calls at a time to suit you.\u00a0 If you feel you could benefit from some support with your mental health and wellbeing, call\u00a0Able Futures<\/strong> on 0800 321 3137.<\/p>\n

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Occupational Health Counselling<\/p>\n

Employees can speak to their line manager to arrange a referral or alternatively self-refer by contacting PAM OH Solutions on 01925 939427 and ask for Sabrina.<\/p>\n

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Bereavement counselling\/Suicide Prevention<\/p>\n

Email jane.mckie@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or david.doran@east-ayrshire.gov.uk<\/p>\n

Ayrshire Cancer Support (bereavement) 01563 538008<\/p>\n

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Personal-Wellbeing-Plan-External<\/a><\/p>\n

Use this plan as a tool to manage your health and wellbeing needs in a way that works for you. Knowing what helps us stay well, benefits our overall wellbeing and ensures you have practical steps in place to help when times are difficult.<\/p>\n

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Healthy Working lives<\/a><\/p>\n

These pages will provide you with tips on how to look after yourself, how to help with anxiety and stress together with advice on healthy eating and being more physically active. Additionally, there is information on alcohol, drugs and smoking together with guidance on how to support children and young people as well as links to a variety of external organisations who can provide further guidance.<\/p>\n

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National Supports for Staff <\/strong><\/p>\n

Place2be are offering fully funded group supervision sessions for staff working in schools as part of their Place2think programme,<\/a> which is supported by Education Scotland.\u00a0\u00a0Guided\u00a0by Place2Be clinicians, groups of 6-8 peers meet monthly to share experiences\u00a0of mental health in the school community.\u00a0These sessions offer a chance\u00a0to\u00a0download and recharge in a safe environment, giving renewed energy for the challenges of\u00a0your role.<\/p>\n

You\u00a0will\u00a0have the opportunity to\u00a0learn about mental health,\u00a0build your network and\u00a0make space to support your mental health, and that of your school, during this\u00a0exceptionally challenging time.<\/p>\n

The programme helps with: <\/strong><\/p>\n