Wellbeing
Acknowledging the effect that our work and personal challenges can have on us is important
The Faculty are always looking for ways to provide helpful and up to date information to support those working in ICM. The Wellbeing Centre aims to do this by providing easily accessible resources to inform and support wellbeing education and skills.
In this section
External Resources
As part of FICM's Wellbeing Centre project, we aim to collate an external list of helpful websites and resources to further support ICM professionals and make them easier to access. As Faculties and Colleges, we have a leadership role within the profession to help provide or direct doctors to the right sources of support.
The Faculty is always here for its members and will try to help wherever and whenever possible
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Practical steps to forming Balint Groups to ensure team wellbeing during COVID-19 |
Balint groups can be formed locally at a departmental level to foster a more personalised and supportive environment for staff and is a practical measure to promote wellbeing during covid-19. These groups use case discussions to help focus on the emotions of clinicians, rather than on clinical management. Its practice is recommended by the GMC given its role in promoting reflective practice. Authors: Dr Vijay Pattni, Dr Rajnish Saha and Dr Jeff Phillips, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust |
| Academy of Medical Royal Colleges: Support for Doctors | The AoMRC has produced a comprehensive list of support resources encompassing a range of areas: local trust, mental health, medical defence unions, counselling and financial support. The Academy believes it is vital that all doctors and NHS professionals support one another by providing an environment that encourages and enables us to make choices that promote healthy lives and wellbeing. |
| Disabled Doctors Network | Independent support network aimed at chronically ill and disabled medical professionals |
| Understanding and Managing Your Emotions – A Guide for Health and Care Professionals | This free eBook, Understanding and Managing Your Emotions, has been developed by NHS Practitioner Health to support health and care professionals in navigating the emotional challenges that often come with their roles. Written by Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Simon Lyne, and Ruth Deighton, experts in mental health and therapy, it offers compassionate, practical insights into common experiences such as anxiety, low mood, shame, guilt, anger, and burnout. Drawing on real-life case studies and grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the book provides reflective prompts and tools to help readers better understand and manage their emotional wellbeing. It is not a treatment manual, but a supportive companion for anyone working in healthcare, or other emotionally demanding professions, who may be struggling or simply seeking space to reflect. If you or someone you know could benefit, we encourage you to explore this resource and consider reaching out to NHS Practitioner Health or your local support services. |
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If there's a resource you'd like us to link to, a wellbeing area you'd like more information on or think we should be focusing on please contact us.