Guide to health and wellbeing

We know that the nature of the work we do in the caring profession can be challenging to our wellbeing.

To effectively care for others, we must first be able to care for ourselves; and this has become ever more important since COVID-19.

We have listened to your feedback and further developed our OUH health and wellbeing offer to support you, your team and your family during this challenging time.

In this guide you will find information and support for six elements of wellbeing. For information on the Centre for Occupational Health and Wellbeing, please visit:

Occupational Health

We welcome your feedback on other information or support you would like to see in this guide.

Email: wellbeing@ouh.nhs.uk

The Wellbeing Team (part of the Culture and Leadership Service)

Six dimensions of wellbeing

Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing

Our ability to produce positive emotions, thoughts and feelings, and to adapt when we experience difficult or stressful situations.

Physical Wellbeing

Taking care of our bodies through our lifestyle and behaviours around sleep, diet, hygiene, medical care, exercise, rest and relaxation.

Social Wellbeing

Creating a sense of belonging, healthy and nurturing relationships, and a well-developed support system.

Financial Wellbeing

Feeling secure and in control of our regular and future finances, and/or having the financial freedom to make the choices that allow us to enjoy life.