Primary Care Wellbeing
To support you and your team to look after yourselves and ensure good self-care you will find numerous wellbeing services and resources within this page.
Book an appointment with a Health Improvement Advisor
Bookable appointments are available for every primary care site with a health improvement advisor to visit in person or virtually.
They will be able to distribute specialist knowledge, raise awareness and promote local and national initiatives to improve wellbeing within your teams.
CiC – Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace
Headspace is a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.
They have now extended their free offer and are offering free access to all NHS staff with an NHS email address until 31 December 2022.
How NHS staff can get access
- Access: Headspace
- You will need to use your NHS email address to sign up
- Download the Headspace app from your app store
- Access theirĀ FAQās and supportfor more information

Your activities timetable
Every quarter JUCD System Health and Wellbeing team based at UHDB release a new activities timetable of which is open to all NHS staff working within Derbyshire, this includes Primary Care.
There is something for everyone from workout classes, desk stretches and talking groups.
Looking after yourself has been so important ad your wellbeing team care about your health. Your self Care pack shows different resources and services that are available along with a list of handy discounts and freebies for NHS employees.
Self Care Top Tips
- Spend time outdoors
- Drink Plenty of water
- Listen to music
- Do things that make YOU happy
- Spend time with friends and family
- Practice mindfulness
- Become a Wellbeing Champion for Primary Care
- Have regular breaks
Primary Care Coaching
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coaching support for primary care staff
Individual coaching is available with a skilled and experienced coach who will work with you to discuss any area of your wellbeing that you would like to address. They will listen, ask questions and support you to develop practical strategies to cope with your situation and stay well.
It might be that by having a one-off conversation you will have all the strategies you need, or you might find a few sessions helpful. It is all led by you.
