The counselling service is confidential and is available to all staff. The service is available via self-referral and the form can be found on StaffNet. The provision provides staff to be listened to, worries to be taken seriously and staff to be supported in reaching their own decisions and conclusions. These issues may be in the here and now, or the past.

St. Richard’s Hospital: call 01243 831624 ext. 31624 or email uhsussex.staffcounselling-strichards@nhs.net

Worthing Hospital: call 01903 205111 ext. 85356 or email uhsussex.staffcounselling-worthing@nhs.net

24/7 counselling and online support service.

Up to 6 sessions including the provision of CBT.

The Vivup team are there to listen and support with any and all personal issues from day to day challenges at home, to mounting pressures in the workplace. The team of mental health support specialists – led by clinicians with over 45 years of experience – can offer help and advice as well as differing levels of support to employees, including a 24/7/365 confidential telephone helpline, face to face counselling, online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) workbooks and additional support and training services. To access the service, call 03303 800658 or go online:

Access for staff at Brighton and Princess Royal hospitals

Access for staff at Worthing, St Richard’s and Southlands

The Health Employee Learning and Psychotherapy (HELP) service provides staff with confidential support, counselling and psychotherapy for a range of issues. From stress management to relational issues, employment difficulties or following critical/traumatic events, to personal issues that may be affecting the individual. HELP also provides specialist EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) trauma therapy for staff who have had stressful or traumatic experiences. Staff must be referred by their Manager, another Band 7 senior (or above), the Medico-Legal Manager, Occupational Health, HR or Staff Side using the referral forms. Call ext. 63692 or email uhsussex.help.referrals@nhs.net

Due to the restrictions Covid-19 has created, The Point of Care Foundation has launched a new model of virtual team support. Team Time shares many common features of Schwartz Rounds, aiming to provide a safe facilitated forum to help staff feel connected and supported. It is not a debrief or a form of therapy, but it is an opportunity to process high levels of stress. Team Time provides a regular forum for those working in highly pressured environments, to share anxieties and reduce isolation. It offers a place where these experiences can be acknowledged, and these feelings shared. Team Time is a place where people can meet as fellow human beings away from their professional role. Trained facilitators, experienced in managing reflective forums, manage the sessions:

• Each session lasts 30-45 minutes

• Any member of the team can take part, regardless of their role

• Participants call into Zoom or similar video webinar platform, to join a password protected team-based gathering. For further information call 07584 465494 or email uhsussex.schwartzrounds@nhs.net

Schwartz Rounds are there to provide a forum for hospital staff from all backgrounds to come together to talk about the emotional and social challenges of caring for patients. The aim is to offer a safe environment in which to share stories and offer support to one another. Evidence shows that staff who attend these feel less stressed and isolated, with increased insight and appreciation for each other’s roles. Staff can request a Schwartz Round for wards or departments by contacting carrie.weller1@nhs.net

An in-reach listening ear and signposting staff service to help individuals/teams manage stress and look after mental health.The objective is for staff to feel comfortable to talk about what is happening either at work or at home which is affecting them or worrying them. There is agreement at the start of each session that any conversations are confidential and taken with no bias or judgement and individuals are in a safe space to share feelings and thoughts.

Our Connections team provides an impartial and confidential point of contact for you to discuss concerns that may be affecting you at work. We will listen to your concerns and help you to find the right advice, information or help that you might need. Where appropriate, we will also put you in touch with the other support services available within the Trust. Please feel welcome to get in touch to arrange a telephone or face to face appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays to Fridays 10:00 – 14:00, contact uhsussex.connections@nhs.net or call ext. 67452 or 64254.

Team Prevent aims to protect and promote employee’s health by ensuring they are working in a healthy environment and by encouraging them to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, both inside and outside work, so that it does not impact on their ability to fulfill their contractual duties. Consultations with the Employee Health and Wellbeing Team may be held either face to face in the clinic, or by telephone or video consultation. The administration team can be contacted Monday–Friday between 08.30–17.30 by calling 01327 810269 or emailing wsht@teamprevent.co.uk

Visit the staff Info-net for more information

If you would like to self-refer to the Physiotherapy service, please complete the referral form on Staff-net and read the guidelines in relation to Covid-19. The form can be either sent to staff physiotherapy at the physiotherapy department site that you wish to be seen at; or emailed to: uhsussex.physiotherapy@nhs.net

Visit the MSK booking hub

Lounges are open weekdays from 10am-3pm in the Southview Room at Worthing and Boardroom at St Richard’s. There are volunteers from various airlines on hand for a listening ear, where you can sit and have a tea or coffee (and possibly cake!) during your break.

The Bolthole, Level 4 TKT, RSCH

Heroes Lounge, 1st Floor, main building, PRH

Spice of Life Restaurant, Costa, League of Friends, WHSmiths

Bluebells, The Terrace, 24/7 vending machine, Subway, WHSmith, Costa, WRVS, league of friends shop/cafe

St Francis Social & Sports Club – various exercise classes (PRH). Contact 01444441881 or sfsc@hotmail.co.uk

Free swimming sessions at Brighton Swimming Centre and discounted swimming sessions at St. Francis Swimming Pool.

Vivup’s Home Electronics Scheme helps you to afford the things that matter to you as you spread the cost through your pay. Simply sign up on the Vivup website and browse through a huge range of products from the UK’s leading technology retailers. Orders are then authorised by us and are delivered within days. Start browsing now to see the latest in computing, mobile phones, home cinema, small and large appliances, cameras and much more! Visit the website to register and find out more

Vivup’s Cycle to Work Scheme is now running monthly as appose to bi-monthly! Sign up to the scheme and enjoy tax free bikes and accessories for your commute to work. The scheme is open to all substantive members of staff and the deadline for orders is 4pm on the 28th of each month. To register and find out more details, visit the Vivup website. Then simply visit a local, participating bike shop to select any brand of bike or accessory, or browse and order Evans Cycles products online through the Vivup portal. Visit the website to register and find out more or contact the Transport Bureau at uhsussex.transport.bureau@nhs.net

Designed to provide you with the option of purchasing a new vehicle of your choice at a competitive price, whilst at the same time having the opportunity to make monetary savings through salary sacrifice. Staff participating in the Vehicle Lease Scheme receive a new car for family or business use that is fully taxed, insured and maintained. Access to quotations for a choice of cars can be found via the Fleet Solutions website. For staff at Brighton and Princess Royal hospitals, register using VPD number 379; staff at Worthing, St Richard’s and Southlands, register using VPD number 279.

Visit the staff intranet or contact the transport bureau for more information about current parking arrangements for staff across all our site: uhsussex.transport.bureau@nhs.net

We have an exclusive deal with the Brighton and Hove bus company whereby you can have an annual bus pass deducted over a 12 month period (Salary Sacrifice optional). To apply please complete the application form or contact uhsussex.transport.bureau@nhs.net. Staff using the 270, 271 and 272 to travel between Royal County and Princess Royal sites on hospital business can also apply for a free inter-site bus pass or a commuting pass if they are using these routes to commute from home to work. You can also buy discounted tickets on board by showing your NHS ID, tickets cost £2.20 for a single, £3.50 for a return and £14.50 weekly.

The Easit Scheme is open for all Staff Members to join. The trust is a corporate member of the Easit Network, providing staff who pay £5.05 for an Easit Network card with savings, such as 15% off rail travel and discounts on local bus services. The easit card benefits include: 15% discount with Southern & Southwestern Railway; discounts on local travel and discounts at Halfords.

We have the Co Operative Childcare Nursery on the St Richards site in Chichester, offering day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Sharon Bowell manages this setting with her staff team from a purpose built site at the back of the hospital.

The nursery has a super outdoor space, baby rooms, toddler and pre school rooms. Food is cooked onsite at the nursery and nappies, snacks etc are all included in the fees.

The Co-operative team would be happy to show you round, please call on 0800 9540669 to arrange a suitable time.

We operate two full day care nurseries; Sussex House Nursery in Brighton and Wendy House Nursery in Haywards Heath. The nurseries provide care and education for children between the ages of six months and five years. To help staff, the nurseries operate a salary related fee scale to ensure they remain value for money. Employees using the nurseries can also join the Salary Sacrifice Scheme to assist with childcare costs. The nurseries also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and Private Childcare Vouchers (subject to eligibility) to help towards fees. For more information, contact tracey.gregory3@nhs.net, the Childcare Services Manager.

Find out more at www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/childcare-vouchers

East Sussex Credit Union is a not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative that offers: ​Simple savings for everyone – You can have up to 4 accounts per member to help you organise your savings. Fairer loans – They provide affordable credit and with their saver loans you save as you repay your loan. Payroll Deduction Scheme – UHSussex is signed up to the payroll deduction scheme which means you can save and make loan repayments directly from your wages. To find out more details, email info@eastsussexcu.org.uk, call 0300 303 3188 or visit their website www.eastsussexcu.org.uk/.

We have teamed up with Boom Credit Union to offer you the opportunity to save as you earn, direct from your salary. An easy way to put some savings away, without thinking about it, whether you want to save for a special occasion or want to build up a nest egg for the future. Why save with Boom? “We make life fairer and better for our members and our local communities”: We are local and not for profit; Your Savings are 100% safe and fully protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS); You can access your money whenever you need to. All we ask if for you to leave £5 in your account to keep it open; You can save up to £60,000; We offer affordable loans to local people and a reduced rate for Trust employees; We campaign against high-interest lenders and/or loan sharks; Everyone gets to save with us – even borrowers; We talk to our customers so we can truly understand their story. For further information: www.boomcu.com/Save-As-You-Earn

Thank you to the businesses and organisations that offer discounts to our staff. Discounts are available on things like gym memberships, beauty treatments, financial and legal services, restaurants and much more.

An updated list will be published soon!

For a comprehensive list of national discounts available for all NHS staff, visit the NHS England Staff Offers page

As an NHS worker you are also eligible to join the bluelight card scheme (for a small fee) and healthservicediscounts (free) – just register with your NHS email address.

Making better choices today can have a big impact on your health. NHS One You is here to help you get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support. Whether it’s moving more, eating more healthily or checking yourself – One You can help you make small, practical changes that fit in with your life. To find out more, visit the website www.nhs.uk/oneyou/

A new confidential NHS service specifically for health and care staff working across Sussex who may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties. It offers staff the opportunity to take a quick, easy and discreet online self-assessment to see how you’re feeling; a referral for a full follow-up clinical assessment with a mental health practitioner; followed by priority access to appropriate treatment services or support where required. All the details you and colleagues need about the Staff In Mind service including the online self-assessment and self-referral can be found on their website www.sussexstaffinmind.nhs.uk/