We know that staff are having to work in extremely challenging circumstances. Staff wellbeing is our priority across the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, and people can and should expect support for their mental health and wellbeing from their line manager and their organisation.

If you work in a health and care environment, and are experiencing feelings that are difficult to cope with, our mental health workers are here to support you now and find the extra help that is right for you.

The service is completely confidential, wherever you work, and offers advice and support that can help with a range of issues.

West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

Wakefield Schwartz Rounds

Wakefield Place Schwartz Rounds are free to everyone working or volunteering within health and social care across Wakefield District.

The next Wakefield Schwartz Round is taking place on Wednesday 7 December via MS Teams from 12:15pm – 1:30pm. The theme of this event is ‘what belonging means to me’.

Find out more about Schwartz Rounds and reserve your place.

Turning Point Talking Therapies: Free emotional wellbeing workshops

Delivered by qualified therapists, these informal workshop sessions have been designed to provide you with useful techniques and coping strategist mental health and wellbeing. Available to anyone aged 16+ registered with a GP practice in Wakefield District.

See the upcoming workshops.

The price of essential goods is increasing faster than household incomes and many of us are seeing a sharp rise in our living costs.

Help is available for people in Wakefield District, with a range of services that can offer crucial information, advice and support.

Many of them are listed on this website and this list will be added to on an ongoing basis.

North East and Yorkshire Leadership Academy has designed a Winter support package for staff across the health and social care sector. The package includes a range of bitesize offers, tools and resources.  The programmes are designed to prioritise ‘self’ initially, with a focus on leaders supporting their teams. You will also find resources to build resilience and build your wellbeing.

Commencing from November to January, this winter support package will include blended learning through a range of bitesize offers, tools and resources.  The programmes are designed to prioritise ‘self’ initially, with a focus on leaders supporting their teams and the overall organisation.

View the Winter Support Package.

You will also find resources to support you to build resilience, achieve clarity and focus, build your wellbeing and lots more.  Visit the Winter Support Package Resource webpage.