Health & Wellbeing @BWC_NHS

Practical advice, exciting events & training opportunities to help all of us @BWC_NHS be the best we can be, both in and out of work. (Previously @BWCstaffexp)

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From our amazing Birmingham Women's and Children's Health in Mind team.

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Tips to help you relax - Meditation Podcasts.
There are lots of free podcasts available for you to listen to to help you relax and unwind after a long and demanding day. Whether your in a nice hot bath, or drifting off to sleep, these can really help you unwind.

[Time to Change @TimetoChange]

Want to help change attitudes towards mental health problems while staying at home?
Here are three simple ways to get involved.

[Dawn Harvey (she/her) @DawnHarveyNHS]

Staff health & wellbeing is beyond important right now. Check out what's on offer @BWC_NHS @ema28 @sharon91372138

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Calling all staff! Details of staff support detailed below

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Tips to help your Mental Health - Talk! BWC has the following resources for you to access. Don't bottle it up, talk to someone.

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Good morning! Here is another useful link to those who are feeling the pressure at the moment. Please don't forget that you are not alone, these are unprecedented times - It's OK to not be OK.
https://t.co/qOzIfKNKi4

[Louise McCathie 💙 @Louise_McCathie]

“We will be here for whatever’s ahead” ❤️

Please support if you can.

[Bham Women's Hosp 💙 @BWH_NHS]

Could you help us as we continue to provide essential support for our incredible hospital staff and patients? Please, visit our website to donate what you can today and read about how you can support us through this turbulent period. https://t.co/bvBOiJXZB8

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Calm and Headspace are offering free resources to help you if you are struggling from anxiety and stress. Simply download the Headspace app available on iPhone or Android and visit the Calm website. https://t.co/rdjaaXdzoB

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More tips to look after ourselves

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Get tips and advice to look after your mental health from Every Mind Matters

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For our fab team @BWC_NHS

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Don’t worry if you are feeling slightly overwhelmed at the moment. It’s completely normal. Click on the link below for some apps and podcasts that may help.
https://t.co/wrW4FKHfbA

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Thanks @Louise_McCathie It's good to know

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Latest NHS only opening times @BWC_NHS @BWH_NHS @Bham_Childrens @BWCwellbeing

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@BWCHBoss have you tried the delight that is chips, beans AND coleslaw? 😋

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Top Tips to stay resilient - Sing!
You can do it anywhere, the bath, the shower, the car!
If you want to take it a step further Celebrity Gareth Malone is organizing an on line choir community. You can register your interest by following this link.
https://t.co/y7MnNAVB4D

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Top tips to stay resilient. Connect to people.
many of us may be affected in some way with isolation or social distancing, but it doesn't mean we can't still connect with people. Whatsapp groups, face time, skype, on-line games & the telephone are useful tools to stay in touch

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Good morning! It is really important that as NHS key workers we look after our mental health in these times of high pressure and stress. Click onto the below link for some free mindfulness audio and videos. https://t.co/hfaPWlNACb