A supportive environment so staff can thrive
Summary
This refreshed strategy will focus on responding to sources of stress as highlighted in feedback from our research and engagement with staff.
Our vision
We want all who work in health and social care across south east London to have a positive experience whilst at work, fostering a compassionate and inclusive culture.
Our ambition and desire is that all will be able to access health and wellbeing support and that we work together to tackle the systemic challenges we face that may have an impact on staff health and wellbeing.
Why review our strategy?
- The release of the SEL ICS People Strategy
- Previous SHWB Strategy was due for renewal in 2023
- Wellbeing is a key pillar of the NHS People Plan and NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and our strategy
- To support the delivery of SEL ICS System Priorities by creating the working conditions needed to achieve them.
- Now more than ever, we need to intentionally prioritise and focus our resources to the areas that will make the biggest difference.
Our approach
Stress from insufficient support for self care and basic needs
How we will respond: Providing holistic support and access to wellbeing resources for all SEL health and care staff.
Stress from dysfunctional systems in our organisations
How we will respond: Support organisations to use a co-productive approach to listen and understand from staff the stress that happens in our systems.
Stress from difficult contact with people using our services and others
How we will respond: Ensure staff feel safe by addressing concerns of violence and abuse in an effective way.
Our goals
Equity of access to wellbeing support
Proactive engagement and awareness of wellbeing offers and support
Build capacity to drive health and wellbeing through learning and development
Develop a system to share best practices for continuous improvement
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