Wellbeing scenarios Farhan

38, Band 7 Nurse

What happened?

Farhan enjoyed the free online webinars on wellbeing put on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After the peak of the pandemic, wellbeing support was reduced.
Farhan wondered what his employer now offered to support staff wellbeing.
Farhan saw talks being given during Wellbeing Week by academics and clinicians, but could not attend due to his shift pattern.
Farhan really would have liked to attend the Pilates session too, but there was no way he’d be able to attend because he was on shift.

On Farhan’s break, he spoke to his colleague, Anika, who mentioned that the unit was offering Wellness Plans and Social Prescribing, who helped collate information about wellbeing activities and who helped staff make connections with colleagues.
Farhan was unaware of the Wellness Plans but decided he would join.

Wellbeing opportunities need to be made available at times that all staff can attend. Information about them needs to be shared in the staff wellbeing newsletter or on the website.
Employers need to prioritise staff wellbeing, offer genuine support, and ensure it is accessible to all.
Structured conversations in the form of a Wellness Plan with Social Prescribing can help staff prioritise their wellbeing and make it a formal part of their working life.