Helplines
Samaritans
Call 116 123 to talk to a trained volunteer if you are struggling to cope with your mental health and need support.
Find out more from the Samaritans 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
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope's 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
Free 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.