Urgent Support
NHS 111, The Samaritans and Breathing Space
If you are in crisis or feel unsafe or at risk to yourself or others, then you should contact 111 or 999, your own GP or attend your nearest Emergency Department as soon as possible for anyone who needs immediate support.
What For?
NHS 111 can provide advice when you need help urgently for your mental health, but it’s not an emergency.
The Samaritans whenever you need to talk to someone
Breathing space is a confidential service for anyone aged over 16 in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
How?
NHS 111 – Tel: 111
Samaritans – Tel: 116 123
Breathing Space – Tel: 0800 83 85 87
When?
NHS 111 and Samaritans are available 24/7.
Breathing space is available 6pm – 2am Monday to Thursday and 6pm Friday – 6am Monday.
National Wellbeing Hub
Evidence-based digital resources to help staff with issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, insomnia/poor sleep and resilience.
What For?
A wide range of resources offering advice, information and support on mental, physical and financial wellbeing which signposts colleagues, carers and managers to other sources of help locally and nationally.
How?
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-wellbeing-hub/
Instagram: nationalwellbeinghub
X:@NWellbeingHub
When?
Access whenever you need it – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Wellbeing Helpline
A compassionate listening service If you’d like to speak to someone confidentially about your mental wellbeing available to anyone working in the NHS, health and social care partnerships, the 3rd sector, the independent sector, and unpaid carers cross Scotland.
What For?
A wide range of information on mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as information on supporting colleagues and carers.
How?
National Wellbeing Helpline – 0800 111 4191
When?
Access whenever you need it – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Workforce Specialist Service
The Workforce Specialist Service (WSS) is a primary care-led, multidisciplinary mental health service with expertise in confidentially treating regulated health and social services professionals for any regulated practitioner working in health (primary or secondary) and social care who is registered with a professional body..
What For?
Professionals suffering from a range of mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression or addiction, with a focus on the impact this may have on their work.
How?
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/regulated-nhs-care-staff-in-scotland
Tel – 0300 0303 300.
When?
Monday – Friday 8am-8pm, Sat 8-2pm
