Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar joined doctor, educator and award-winning writer Dr John Launer to discuss uncertainty in medicine, which can cause feelings of stress. Listen here: bit.ly/NHSPractitio... #StressAwarenessMonth

Creating a safe space to decompress after a demanding shift is a great way to reduce and manage feelings of stress. Why not follow along with Practitioner Health therapist Dr Lisa Tyrer's guided mindfulness resource? #StressAwarenessMonth #BeTheChange Listen here: bit.ly/PHSafeSpaceG...

In the latest episode of Burnout and Beyond, Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss the importance of prioritising your wellbeing during periods of stress. #StressAwarenessMonth Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch Listen here: bit.ly/NHSPractitio...

Stress is all too common within the health and care profession. Our therapists and clinicians are experts in understanding the struggles that health and care professionals face, and are able to equip their patients with the skills needed to manage and reduce feelings of stress. #StressAwarenessMonth

Here at PH, we reduce and prevent feelings of stress throughout our team by using the Pebble Initiative, which ensures that small issues faced by our colleagues are dealt with promptly, and don't become major hurdles. #StressAwarenessMonth Download our template here: bit.ly/PHThePebbles...

Elizabeth Croton, PH Lead Clinician, spends lots of time working as a GP on the Isle of Barra and other islands in the Outer Hebrides. To manage feelings of stress, Elizabeth goes wild swimming! How do you manage your feelings of stress? Let us know in the comments! #StressAwarenessMonth

Mindfulness is a quick and easy way to ground yourself during moments of stress. There are a variety of free mindfulness resources available to access, including guided mindfulness resources narrated by clinicians from PH. Listen here: linktr.ee/nhspractitio... #StressAwarenessMonth

As health and care professionals, it can be easy to let your work take precedence in your life. Lynne Bennett, Therapist at Practitioner Health, uses the ACE Pie technique to help her patients feel less stressed by maintaining a work-life balance. #BeTheChange #StressAwarenessMonth

In this episode of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss the CARE Model - a helpful tool to prevent and manage stress before it worsens. #StressAwarenessMonth Watch: www.youtube.com/watch Listen: bit.ly/NHSPractitio...

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Our phone lines and main registration form have now reopened! Are you currently struggling with mental ill health or addiction, and can't access confidential treatment from local services? Practitioner Health may be right for you. Find out if you're eligible: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/.

Breathing exercises help to soothe your sympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce feelings of stress or anxiety. This #StressAwarenessMonth, #BeTheChange by having a go at a quick breathing exercise!

Wishing you a wonderful Easter from all of us at Practitioner Health! 🌷

Practitioner Health's expert clinicians and therapists have a deep understanding of the stressors that affect health and care professionals, and are able to help their patients reduce and manage their stress through treatment and coping strategies. #StressAwarenessMonth

Support groups are a great way to reduce workplace stress. Through seeking advice, learning new skills, and hearing from fellow health and care professionals, you may find that a problem shared is a problem halved! #BeTheChange this #StressAwarenessMonth by joining a group for health and care staff!

This #BankHolidayWeekend, will be closed from today at 4pm, and will reopen at 8am on 7th April. If you are in crisis, contact 111, 999, your GP, or attend your nearest A&E as soon as possible.

Whilst PH is not a specialist service for neurodiverse conditions, we are able to support health and care professionals struggling with mental ill health or addiction due to their neurodiversity. This #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, share this post to highlight the support available for our colleagues.

Chag Pesach Sameach from us at Practitioner Health! #Passover

It's #StressAwarenesssMonth! With this year's theme being #BeTheChange, we are giving away a copy of Practitioner Health's Understanding and Managing Your Emotions Guide- a resource full of exercises to help you make small changes to improve your wellbeing!

For #SleepAwarenessMonth, Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins sat down to discuss ways to improve your sleep health, underlying causes of poor sleep, and CBT-I, a type of therapy for insomnia. Listen here: bit.ly/NHSPractitio...

April is home to #StressAwarenessMonth! In line with this year's theme, #BeTheChange, we will be sharing how individuals, teams, and organisations can make small changes to reduce and manage stress- make sure to follow us for more!

PH is a mental health and addiction service delivered by health and care professionals, for health and care professionals. We're proud to provide a safe and confidential space for our colleagues to get well, and thrive in the jobs they love. Register here: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/

IRISi are looking for an experienced and passionate domestic abuse specialist to join an innovative national pilot of the IRIS programme working in partnership with NHS Practitioner Health. Apply here: bit.ly/ApplyIRISi

Like Dr Sonya Ghatahora, our team members are continually dedicated to the wellbeing of health and care professionals and have a deep understanding of the struggles that they face. Register with Practitioner Health today: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/

This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Practitioner Health therapist Anita Goraya highlights the small changes that neurodivergent health and care professionals can make to help them thrive at work. Watch the full video here: bit.ly/PHNeurodiver...

This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Practitioner Health Therapist Dr Anita Goraya delves into how the healthcare environment can worsen the mental health of neurodiverse health and care professionals.

Does providing support for neurodiverse staff members mean a reduction in standards? This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Practitioner Health Therapist Dr Anita Goraya highlights the importance in "reducing friction" for neurodivergent colleagues.

Does neurodivergence only matter when something goes wrong? Practitioner Health therapist Dr Anita Goraya breaks this misconception down for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

This #NeurodiversityWeek, Practitioner Health Therapist Dr Anita Goraya discusses the common misconceptions that organisations, managers, or colleagues may have about neurodivergent health and care professionals.

This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we will be highlighting the struggles that neurodivergent staff face at work, misconceptions surrounding neurodivergent health and care professionals, and how organisations can create neuroinclusive workplaces- keep your eyes peeled!

Creating an inclusive environment at work can help to improve your colleague's wellbeing. This #Ramadan, have a go at implementing small actions to support your colleagues, as suggested by Nadya Ramani, Data Quality Lead at Practitioner Health!

In the last year, 66% of patients registering with PH had trouble staying asleep or sleeping too much nearly every day. This #WorldSleepDay, we have collated a variety of sleep resources designed to help health and care professionals improve their sleep health. Read here: bit.ly/PHSleepResou...

Long shifts, working nights, and stressful days can leave you feeling fatigued. There are a variety of digital sleep resources available to help you wind down at bedtime and fall asleep so you can start your shift feeling refreshed! #WorldSleepDay

Shift work, on-call duties, and long days can affect your circadian rhythm and restorative sleep. In the lead up to #WorldSleepDay, Practitioner Health will be sharing a variety of resources that can help you to improve your sleep health! @assocanaes.bsky.social

Last week, PH Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar spoke at a parliamentary reception hosted by MDDUS which highlighted the emotional impact of working in the healthcare service. We thank the MDDUS for raising awareness of this prevalent issue affecting health and care professionals across the UK.

Here at Practitioner Health, we are proud to have so many talented women on our team! We are honoured to be a safe, confidential space for female health and care professionals to receive the support they need. #IWD2026

This #InternationalWomensDay we're recognising Dr Sandi Dheensa for the steps she is taking to address violence against women and girls. Every step matters. #TakingAStep #IRISi

This #InternationalWomensDay, Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar sat down with Professor Stella Vig to discuss the culture of working in surgery, the impact of covid, and the realities of working in surgery as a woman today. Listen here: bit.ly/NHSPractitio...

Our expert therapists and clinicians at Practitioner Health have a deep understanding of the struggles that health and care professionals face in the workplace. Our team members are able to equip their patients with the skills to support their wellbeing when returning to work.

In 2025, 25% of patients registering with Practitioner Health were doctors who trained overseas. Practitioner Health is proud to support international health and care professionals, a demographic that has long been the backbone of the NHS. #OverseasNHSWorkersDay

What traits make health and care professionals more vulnerable to burnout? Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins break this down in the latest episode of Burnout and Beyond- listen here: bit.ly/BurnoutAndBe...

Dr Helen Garr will be leading a session tomorrow for the NASGP on spotting burnout in yourself and colleagues, understanding what drives it, and how to intervene before things spiral. Secure your place here: bit.ly/BurnoutNASGP

March is full of exciting projects for Practitioner Health- keep your eyes peeled for podcast episodes, videos, and more in collaboration with our expert clinicians and guest speakers!

This Self-Injury Awareness Day, take a moment to notice small changes that can suggest a colleague is struggling. A simple, kind check-in can help someone feel less alone and make it easier for them to seek support. For further advice, you can access our guide here: bit.ly/PHNavigation....

Missed out on February's newsletter? You can read it here: bit.ly/PHFebruaryNe.... To keep up with future news and updates, subscribe to our newsletter here: bit.ly/NHSPHNewslet...

Practitioner Health has a number of measures to ensure the confidentiality of our patients. Every health and care professional deserves a safe space to receive the treatment they need.

Did you know that acts of kindness can help with your wellbeing? This #Ramadan, Practitioner Health Executive Assistant Aswila Khan shared some acts of kindness you can do to support a colleague, friend, loved one, or stranger!

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of health and care professionals? We're looking for experienced mental health nurses to join our award winning First Contact Team! Apply here: bit.ly/MentalHealth...

Here at Practitioner Health, our expert clinicians and therapists have a wide variety of specialisms. After registering with the service, PH patients are able to search through our directory, and book an appointment with a clinician or therapist they feel are best suited to their needs.

Medical Director Dr Helen Garr joined Chairman of the NASGP Dr Richard Fieldhouse for a candid conversation about the wellbeing of the health and care workforce. Listen here: www.nasgp.org.uk/resource/sup...