The free, independent and completely confidential Colleague Advice Line is there for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Call them on 0800 316 9337.  Or text ‘hi’ to 07418 360 046 for WhatsApp or SMS.

For support with your physical and mental health, remember you have access to 24/7 remote GP appointments and video sessions with mental health professionals through Help@hand. 

You also have access to the Spectrum.Life portal, where you’ll find wellbeing events, meditations, podcasts, fitness programmes and nutritional guidance. Use access code ‘BeWell’.

Get help with a wide range of issues:
Whether you’re looking for support with your health, finances, personal or work life, a qualified counsellor will be on hand when you need it. There’s almost no end to the issues you can get support with, which includes but isn’t limited to:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Low mood
• Financial worries
• Legal worries
• Substance abuse issues
• Worries about physical health
• Help with career planning
• Confidence issues

Active therapy
The confidential helpline is also available to your immediate family – that includes a spouse, partner, registered civil partner and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education who are living in the same household. 

It’s free and available 24/7, 365 days a year and staffed by accredited counsellors and physiotherapists.  You can access up to 8 structured sessions per issue face to face, online or by telephone. Please note if your issue is of a more serious or complex nature you may be referred to you GP to get professional medical support. 

Digital Wellbeing Support
The dedicated platform and app (user access code: BeWell) supports a healthy mind and body with the following services

• Wellbeing webinars – Save a seat at a series of live broadcasts, bringing you the latest in health and wellbeing. Watch panel discussions with experts in their field and take part in the live chat
• BeCalm programmes – Reduce anxiety, improve sleep and increase happiness with self-guided mindfulness and meditation exercises
• Sound Space podcast – Listen your way to better health by tuning in to the latest podcasts in health and wellbeing. With new episodes and guests every week
• Digital Gym – Access a range of classes including Pilates, HIIT, yoga, combat and kettlebells. Classes are tailored for everyone, from beginners to advanced level. Watch live and on-demand, in your own time and space. Here’s a short video to give you a taste of what is available
• Fitness and nutrition – Access hundreds of healthy recipes, from easy snacks to meals for the family. Plus explore a growing collection of fitness programmes with hundreds of different exercises for all levels.