Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health and Wellbeing Staff Support

NHS Rooms

Would some extra income (tax free, by the way**) be really helpful right now?  At a time when household bills keep going up (AND the car MOT might be due!), maybe your “store bedroom” is overdue a clear out!  Re-purpose it back to what it was meant for and help a colleague out. 

Shorter and longer term stays are needed, so you can opt for whatever suits you best.  Maybe you are an “empty nester” but would like to retain the room for your kids to come home at Christmas and Easter?  The NHS system particularly need rooms within a 30 minute bus ride of major hospitals throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  Get in touch today to find out more by requesting our FAQ’s.  Email:  hiownt.housing-hub@nhs.net

If you need a place to stay, and like the idea of lodging with a colleague, drop us a line!  Over 1500 NHS staff have registered with the Housing Hub since 2022.

**Up to £7500 per annum under the government “Rent a Room” scheme.

Reinstating Menopause Meet-Ups (Online)

A virtual meet-up to provide a safe space to talk about menopause. Menopause Meet-ups are for everyone, whether you are experiencing the menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, because menopause matters.

There is no set agenda, just an opportunity to share experiences and support each other over a virtual cuppa.

We hope to see you there!

Our next session will be held in August 2025 (Date- TBC)

To join email: hiow.healthandwellbeing@nhs.net

Work Well Programme

This has been specially designed for healthcare professionals in high-stakes roles who work on the frontline and is focused on helping you beat stress, take control of your workload and work happier.

Have you signed-up to the Work Well Programme yet?

Created by Dr Rachel Morris, former GP and host of You are not a frog podcast, and her team, and includes webinars, videos and l ‘done-for-you’ wellbeing resources, as well as specific extra support for you if you’re a leader, trainer, manager or wellbeing lead. 

As an organisation, we have commissioned this programme for 12 months, and it’s totally free for you to access. You need to sign up to the Work Well Programme in order to attend these events.

• The next lunchtime webinar is Thursday 24th July 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm: “How to get rest and headspace in your busy life”.

There is also a quarterly, lunchtime 90-minute online masterclass for Team Leaders and those who support colleagues with aspects of wellbeing, such as supervisors, mentors, managers and appraisers.  

• The next masterclass is on Wednesday 10^th September 2025 12.30-2pm online with Drs Rachel Morris and Sarah Coope, "How to design a working week you’ll love"

All you need to do is click on this link here to sign up.

You’ll then get immediate access to our online learning platform which contains the following resources:

• Work Well Webinars - monthly lunchtime webinars on aspects of wellbeing (replays available)

• Team Leaders resources area - access to quarterly Team Leaders Masterclasses, (a group coaching masterclass for anyone who supports staff with aspects of wellbeing, to share and learn from others)

• Work Well Booster Videos and Team Activities - monthly short booster videos and team resilience building activities to use yourself and with your team, plus our online library of Work Well Boosters and Activities

• The Wellbeing QI toolkit containing all the resources you need to run a Wellbeing QI project in your organisation

Menopause Manager e-learning module

For all HIOW NHS staff including SCAS and Primary Care

We have teamed up with Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace to provide managers across HIOW access to an interactive eLearning package.

Stress Management Course

Eight I/2-hour sessions where you will learn about:

• Stress and how it affects us
• Understanding and managing workplace stress
• Understanding specific NHS workplace stress
• Specific tools and techniques for stress management
• Changing your thinking patterns and managing worry
• Managing your routine and improving work/life balance
• Living better in line with your own personal values
• Mindfulness and breathing techniques to manage stress

Compassionate Employers

*For all HIOW NHS staff including SCAS and Primary Care

The Compassionate Employers programme, run by Hospice UK, helps organisations look after their people when grieving, caring for others or diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Hampshire and IOW ICS joined the programme in September 2023.

Membership includes access to the Members Hub, workshops, events, and online learning. https://www.hospiceuk.org/hants-iow-icb), Compassionate Employers - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

The online members’ hub can help with issues such as:

• Practical and legal advice following a bereavement
• Carers rights and support
• Support after a life-changing diagnosis
• Guidance and signposting for line managers
• Knowing what to say and what not to say
• HR toolkits

The programme also includes a review of the organisation's practices. Hampshire and IOW ICS earned a Silver Award overall for their efforts.

The Compassionate Employers team are happy to attend upcoming meetings and events to explain the programme's resources and answer questions about dealing with grief, caregiving, or illness at work.

You can arrange this via email at: compassionateemployers@hospiceuk.org

Good Breaks Resources

For all HIOW NHS staff including SCAS and Primary Care

How are you at taking breaks at work?

Talking about how we make good breaks happen is something we need to be exploring in our teams.

Check out these new resources on the People Portal