Staff Support and Chaplains

The Staff Support team provides reflective spaces where staff can deal with the emotional impact of their day-to-day work. This assistance was rapidly expanded during the pandemic as the sheer scale of the impact on staff became clear. The Chaplaincy team addresses the pastoral, religious and spiritual needs of patients, carers and staff at the Trust – of all faiths and none.

"The biggest challenge was when we were not able to visit patients on the wards due to Covid-19 restrictions. We’ve kept the service going so we can have contact with patients, whether that be virtually or by phone, throughout the pandemic." Ian MacDonald, Chaplain

"I’m proud of being part of a team that has pulled together to do what they can to support their colleagues. We offer a variety of support to staff: Rest and Recharge Hubs, Schwartz Rounds, Critical Incident Staff Support and other Reflective Spaces." Rawle Ragoobar, Deouty Staff Support Lead

It was the most trying time but the pandemic really brought out the best in us. I saw so much selflessness. As long as you have the knowledge that you’re cared for and that motivation to support each other, adapting and getting used to new circumstances becomes possible. Helen Winter, Staff Support Lead

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