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Living At Our Best

We have pulled together a range of useful information and resources here for colleagues working in HDFT and HIF to support you, your team and your family’s health and wellbeing. If you have suggestions, feedback or queries relating to this site or if you need help finding what you need to support you, please email [email protected].

This information is for staff of HDFT and HIF

Mental wellbeing

This is a stressful time, when you might have lots of demands on you from both work and home, or you might be worried about your family or friends.

Physical health

Our physical health can have a big impact on how we feel emotionally and mentally, but it’s not always easy to maintain healthy patterns of behaviour.

You and your family

Support to help you and your family, including the Employee Assistance Programme, children and parenting support, and support for carers.

Support for Our Staff

Whether you have money worries or want advice on how to better manage your money, there are a range of places you can go for support.

Colleague Health and Wellbeing Service

We're a team of specialist occupational health trained nurses & doctors available to give you advice & support.

Team support

Resources for team wellbeing, connection and strength.

Leadership support

Support for leaders across the Trust, including Leadership Support Circles and coaching and mentoring for leaders.

Freedom to Speak Up & Fairness

Find out about our Freedom to Speak Up (FtSU) Guardian, our Fairness Champions, and our Wellbeing Champions.

Supporting our diverse workforce

Support via our Staff Networks, the impact of Covid-19 on people of BAME backgrounds, and menopause awareness. 

Agile working

Support for colleagues who are working from home or just working differently than before.

Social events

Why not engage with colleagues on social media? Plus, find out more about our Book Club.

Other resources

Further support and advice that you may find helpful.

Vivup Employee Assistance Programme

Find out more about how to access free mental health and wellbeing support including counselling and 24 hour telephone support line.