LMC Support & Development Service
We offer a confidential and independent peer support and mentor scheme for all GPs working in the area across the 5 LMCs. Work-related or personal stress can lead to a feeling of isolation and GPs can experience problems such as burn-out, career/ partnership issues or general unhappiness. GPs wanting general career advice can also access a mentor. Contact Toni for more information or visit our Support & Development Service page.
NHS Practitioner Health
Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health & care professionals. The service can help with issues relating to a mental health concern, including stress or depression or an addiction problem, where these might affect work. To access this service please see their website here.
BMA Wellbeing Services
A counselling service staffed by professional telephone counsellors 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 0330 123 1245 / wellbeingsupport@bma.org.uk
For more information please visit the BMA website counselling and peer support page.
DocHealth
DocHealth is a confidential, not for profit, psychotherapeutic consultation service for all practising doctors. Fees are based on your grade and circumstances. Provided in partnership with the BMA and Royal Medical Benevolent Fund. DocHealth can cover costs for doctors in financial difficulty where appropriate.
Consultations take place remotely by video.
Phone: 020 7383 6533
Administrator's normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.
Email: enquiries@dochealth.org.uk
Doctors in Distress
The organisation Doctors in Distress is an independent charity which provides peer support for healthcare workers in the UK to protect their mental health and prevent suicide.
Doctor Support Network
A Confidential, 24/7 telephone counselling and peer support. Free of charge to all doctors and medical students.
Bereavement
A useful NHS guide (non- medic specific)
Sudden bereavement support
The sudden passing of a friend or colleague can be a difficult and traumatic experience, which may be made harder to cope with given the pressures of continuing to run a busy general practice.
This immediate support is funded by NHS England following the sudden death of a key practice member; such as a partner or practice manager whose impact on the practice is considered to be critical.
The RCGP have selected a small team of advisers from their Primary Care Development programme and trained them to provide practical operational support and be a voice for the practice as they navigate a difficult and destabilising time. This work is supported by the mental health service provided by Practitioner Health.
This support is provided at no cost to the practice.
For more information, please click here. This link will take you to the relevant information on the RCGP website.
The Louise Tebboth Foundation
Supporting the wellbeing of medical practitioners and families bereaved by suicide.