Crisis Support

 

The Initial Response Team is for Crisis Support which can be accessed through a Freephone number which offers easy access for urgent or general mental health support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lancashire and

 

South Cumbria Mental Health Crisis Line:

 

  • Initial Response Team Pennine: 0800 013 0707
  • Initial Response Team Central Lancashire: 0800 013 0708
  • Initial Response Team Blackpool: 0800130709
  • Initial Response Team The Bay: 08000130710

External support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

This is a 24/7, 365 days a year service where you can access qualified professionals who can provide counselling, mental health support on a range of topics Call: 0800 023 9324 Link: Employee Assistance Programme (yourcareeap.co.uk)

Practitioner Health

This a free, confidential NHS service for doctors and dentists across England with mental illness and addiction problems, who are working or looking to return to clinical practice. To access the service go to: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/about-us

Able-Futures

If you experience anxiety, stress, depression or other mental health issues that affect you at work, Able Futures could give you nine months' one to one personalised support from a mental health professional, at no cost to you. It is 100% confidential. For more information go to: www.able-futures.co.uk or call free on 0800 3213137

Maximus

If you're having more down days or feeling anxious in your role, you are not alone. The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, is here for you. It's easy to access and there's no cost. Contact 0300 4568114 or Contact us - Access to Work (maximusuk.co.uk)

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Talking Therapies

A psychological therapy service offering a range of talking therapies for people aged over 16. To complete an online referral go to: www.lscft.nhs.uk/talking-therapies/self-referral

The Cruse Bereavement Care

Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Internal services 

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service

Offers a wide range of services to help maintain the health and wellbeing of our staff. You can self refer using the following link: https://elht.opasg2.com/selfreferral/authenticate 

Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Department

Counselling - appointments are offered to staff in person in designated counselling rooms at either the RBTH or AVCH. Counselling is also offered virtually via MS Teams and telephone (this service is temporarily paused for referrals)

Safeguarding

Tel: 01254 732848 Ext: 82848 Bleep: 319