Steps to Wellbeing Interventions Guide
The illustration below depicts different interventions that may be helpful for staff facing wellbeing difficulties, dependent on different circumstance, levels of distress and previous interventions used. The majority of us require increased emotional and practical support in all areas of our life when faced with wellbeing difficulties, and this is illustrated on the bottom tier of the diagram. Only a small percentage will require formal support from high intensity psychological therapies, as illustrated on the top tiers of the diagram. Whatever the intervention that is right for you, it is important that you can access it at the right time. This is why our wellbeing call is so important, ensuring that the right people are accessing the right service at the right time.
Counselling services
Scotland/nationwide:
Platfform Wellbeing (previously known as Breathe): https://platfformwellbeing.com/about-us/
Cruse Scotland (bereavement counselling) https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/
Women’s Aid (domestic abuse support – women) https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Respect Men’s advice line (domestic abuse support – men) https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
The Spark (relationship counselling) https://www.thespark.org.uk/
Grampian:
Avenue Counselling https://avenuecharity.org/
The Bounds counselling service https://www.abdn.ac.uk/education/research/the-bounds/counselling-service-1111.php
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire:
Cairns counselling http://cairnscounselling.org.uk/
Networks of Wellbeing https://www.networksofwellbeing.org/
Pathways https://www.pathways-online.org/counselling.html
Moray:
CrossReach counselling https://www.crossreach.org.uk/our-locations/crossreach-counselling-moray
Orkney:
Blide Trust counselling https://www.blidetrust.org.uk/our-services/time2talk-counselling-service
Online CBT (also called computerized CBT)
Online programmes accessible anywhere and anytime that were developed to help people experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety are available to people living in Grampian, Shetland or Orkney (and other areas in Scotland). Accessible via referral from your GP practice. Employees in Grampian can also be referred to this service via our Wellbeing Hub.
Beating the Blues https://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/ OR https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/healthy-living/cCBT/beating-the-blues/
Silver Cloud https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/healthy-living/cCBT/silvercloud/
Silver cloud offers programmes focused on addressing mental health difficulties linked to living with:
- Covid-19
- Chronic Pain
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Health Anxiety
- Lungs
- Arthritis
- Social Anxiety
- Space for Perinatal
- OCD
- Panic
- Phobias
Other CBT service
Living Life – https://breathingspace.scot/living-life/ (hours of operation 1-9pm)
This service provides over the phone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- based support. For anyone 16 and over, living in Scotland and experiencing stress, low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety. Please see their website for more information.
Psychological First Aid
National Wellbeing Hub and helpline (24/7) https://wellbeinghub.scot/
Self-Help Aids
Grampian Self-help Guides http://www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/grampian/
National Wellbeing Hub https://wellbeinghub.scot/
NHS Inform self-help guides https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides
We Care Website https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/wecare/
Wellbeing resources on TURAS https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/29698/psychosocial-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support
Headspace or Calm apps https://www.headspace.com/ or https://www.calm.com/
Sleepio https://wellbeinghub.scot/resource/quick-guide-for-accessing-sleepio/
Increased everyday emotional and practical support from support networks, Increased Self-Care
ALISS – A Local Information Service for Scotland https://www.aliss.org/about-aliss/
Provides information about practical and emotional support available in your postcode area.
Community support in Aberdeenshire: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
LGBT Health and Wellbeing (includes helpline) https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/
Mind – How to improve mental wellbeing https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/wellbeing/
Crisis support
Breathing Space https://breathingspace.scot/ confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. Call 0800 83 85 87 (Monday-Thursday 6pm-2am, Friday-Monday 6pm- 6am).
NHS24 helpline – call 111
Penumbra (Grampian) http://www.penumbra.org.uk/
Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland provides emotional support to anyone in distress. Call 116 123. Available 24/7.
Shout text-based confidential helpline (https://giveusashout.org/) available 24/7. Simply text SHOUT to 85258.
Maximus – Mental Health Support Service
This service helps anyone:
- In permanent or temporary employment (working or signed off sick)
- With a mental health concern (diagnosed or un-diagnosed) that is impacting performance or attendance at work
- With dedicated support for nine months, Maximus cover all the key things like coping strategies, workplace adjustments, practical advice and guidance, as well as a plan to return to work.
To refer to the service:
Please call Maximus directly on 0300 456 8114, email atw@maximusuk.co.uk or complete a 5 minute referral via our self-referral portal below.
Access To Work Mental Health Support Service | Get Help Today (maximusuk.co.uk)