Practitioner Health Service
Published: 13th April 2024
Mental health has likely affected you or someone you know at some point. With so many options and information available, it can be hard to decide the best way to manage our mental well-being. For all NHS staff, particularly our doctors and dentists in training who work long hours dedicated to patient care, the NHS Practitioner Health Service has been tailored specifically to the needs of those who work on the frontline.
This program provides compassionate and confidential support for anyone facing mental health challenges. And the best part? It's completely free! The Practitioner Health Service offers tailored assistance to individuals struggling with stress, depression, addiction problems, and other mental health issues.
What's great about this program is that it has a team of dedicated health professionals who specialize in providing mental health support to doctors and dentists. You can feel safe and confident that you're receiving the best possible care.
Practitioner Health Mission Statement
- - Practitioner Health aims to improve the clinical health and mental well-being of the workforce and support their safe retention in or return to work.
- - It hopes to reduce the stigma of mental illness in those who provide care to others.
- - Through its delivery of care to the workforce and engagement with the wider health and care professions, the service aims to contribute to a collaborative and compassionate culture within health and social care.
- - The service aims to support the development of practitioner-style services in other countries by sharing our learning and research, developing standards, and training and coordinating networks to influence and deliver service improvement.
They are committed to raising the standards of clinical care for patients by:
- - Offering a wide range of services, including new technologies and online options
- - Ensuring all communications with patients are clear and comprehensive to ensure they are informed about their options.
- - Providing systematic education, mentoring, and training for clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure they provide the best possible care.
The Practitioner Health service is a significant step towards providing comprehensive support for healthcare professionals. It highlights the importance of mental health within the medical community and enables medical and dental professionals to deliver optimal care to their patients.