Helplines

Carers UK

Carers UK offer carers support, information and advice on topics such as financial support, available services and carers rights.

Call 0808 808 7777 for free or email advice@carersuk.org for support.

Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Find out more from the Carers UK website

NHS

A free 24/7 text helpline is available to all NHS staff in England. Trained professionals can give you advice on coaching, bereavement care, mental health and financial help.

Text FRONTLINE to 85258.

Find out more on the NHS website

Services

At a loss

At a loss offer a free chat service to a trained Grief Chat bereavement counsellor for those who have experienced a bereavement.

Open 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday.

Find out more from the At a Loss website.

NHS staff support

A comprehensive directory of free wellbeing resources, offers and toolkits for all NHS staff. This includes mental, physical and financial wellbeing services.

Find out more at the NHS employers website

Digital tools

NHS wellbeing apps

NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps to support with their mental health and wellbeing, such as:

  • Stay Alive: suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.
  • Bright Sky: confidential mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship.
  • Headspace: science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.
  • Unmind: mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing.

Find out more on the NHS website.