Occupational health
Health and wellbeing services are managed by the Occupational Health department in the Trust, which provides a wide variety of free or subsidised benefits for staff.
The benefits are not only felt by staff β surveys have shown an increase from 20% to over 70% in satisfaction rates among patients since the Trust introduced these benefits. The surveys showed improved morale among staff, more staff retention, lower patient mortality and lower infection rates.Β Β
In fact the Trust has been so successful in this area that it has been chosen as a national example of best practice in delivering care and support for staff.
Other free services available through Occupational Health include:
- Hypnotism services (for smoking, weight management or phobias)
- Weight management programme
- Smoking cessation
- Nutritional Advice
- Drug and alcohol dependency advice.
- Subsidised services for staff include Holistic Therapy (massage, reflexology, Indian head massage and beauty treatments), and chiropody services.
Other services include:
- health advisory sessions
- rehabilitation following sickness absence
- sports massage therapy
- staff breast care clinic
- headache specialist
- ergonomics advice
The Occupational Health team publishes a monthly newsletter which highlights many of the activities and services available.
