Social wellbeing

Human beings are natural social beings with an evolutionary desire to be with, around or connected to others.

It generates feelings of safety, happiness and belonging, all of which contribute to our sense of wellbeing.

This page contains information, groups and networks within OUH that can contribute to our social wellbeing.

OUH Staff Networks

Staff Networks are groups of staff who come together around a common purpose, to improve the experience of working within the Trust.

The Trust has five Staff Networks that focus on promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), providing a safe and supportive environment for members to connect, share experiences and build community.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network
Disability and Accessibility Network
LGBT+ Network
Women's Network
Young Apprentices Network

These Networks are open to all staff and everyone is encouraged to get involved.

Please visit: OUH Staff Networks

Chaplaincy

Our Chaplains offer confidential professional support and pastoral counselling to staff in a friendly and unhurried manner.

The team includes representatives from Christian and Muslim faiths, but equally supports people of any faith or belief group, and also those without faith.

24 hour on-call service

On-call Chaplains are available 24 hours a day throughout the year. To call out a Chaplain at any time, phone 0300 304 7777, say 'Operator', and when answered ask them to page the On-call Chaplain.

Working hours / non-urgent

Tel: 01865 857921
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

Non-urgent email: chaplaincy@ouh.nhs.uk

For more information please visit: Chaplaincy

Kindness into Action

Culture change programme enhancing our understanding of the values of kindness and providing tools, techniques, and resources to use in our everyday working lives to practice kinder leadership and teamwork skills. Funded by BOB ICS.

Email: culture@ouh.nhs.uk

Freedom to Speak Up (FtSU) Guardians

We recognise that to deliver excellent patient care we must look after the physical and emotional needs of our staff.

If you are aware of a situation that is adversely affecting your, or your colleagues', health and wellbeing, or you witness an incident of incivility, please do discuss this with your line manager, or seek the support of your Wellbeing Team.

If you feel they cannot help, or you need extra support, then please contact the Freedom to Speak Up Team and tell us about it, so we can suggest ways to address the situation.

You can speak to our Freedom to Speak Up Guardians in confidence.

Email: ftsu@ouh.nhs.uk

Tel: 07500 107889

Arts for staff wellbeing

Artlink, the OUH arts programme funded by Oxford Hospitals Charity, offers a range of creative projects and resources for staff to help you relax, unwind and decompress.

We offer you and your team the chance to use the arts to celebrate your team or take some important time for yourself - whether just a few minutes on your break or when switching off at the end of a busy day.

Find out more via the Artlink website or search 'Artlink' on the OUH intranet.