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Check out our guide including a range of post-trauma wellbeing support including support targeted at immediate response to trauma, 1:1 support, environmental support, bereavement support and more.
Within #TeamGateshead, we have dozens of trained mental health defusers who can provide immediate debriefing, support and signposting to colleagues who are involved in a traumatic incident.
In cases of emergency, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our mental health defusers. A full list of our trained defusers, including their contact details, can be found through the button below.
Also there to offer peer support to colleagues are dozens of trained Mental Health First Aiders who can act as a first port of call for colleagues struggling with a mental health issue or who are experiencing emotional distress.
First Aiders provide support through non-judgemental and compassionate listening, as well as signposting, guidance and support in taking the first step towards accessing any further help.
To check out our full list of Mental Health First Aiders, check out our finding a first aider page.
The Listening Space is our dedicated health and wellbeing facility, located on-site at the QE at the far end of the Peter Smith Surgery Centre car park. The facility provides a dedicated area for colleagues to use for health and wellbeing matters, activities and reasons.
In addition to hosting wellbeing activities, this facility is often deliberately left unbooked to provide colleagues experiencing a particularly traumatic or difficult shift with a dedicated and relaxed place to decompress, have private conversations and reflect.
Please note that to gain access to the Listening Space, you must first visit QE Facilities or ECC Reception and request access is added to your ID card.
