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Workplace Health Useful Resources

Launched on 17 October 2019 - a message from our Chief Executive HSC Values and...

HSC Values and Behaviours

Company Policy

Our vision is the provision of an accessible and holistic service, focusing on prevention...

Occupational Health & Well-Being Service

Company Support Service

The Department of Health has lauched a new HSC Whistleblowing Framework – ‘Your right to raise a concern’ This framework is for all organisations across Health & Social Care. The Trust welcomes this new framework, with its accompanying policy document.

Your right to raise a concern policy

Company Policy

The SHSCT is committed to providing inclusive and supportive working environments for all...

Menopause at Work Policy (2023)

Company Policy

IMPROVING HEALTH, WORK AND WELLBEING What is CMP? The Condition Management Programme...

Condition Management Programme (CMP)

Company Support Service

Helping you look after your own health and wellbeing while also looking after others. Are...

Supporting Our People Resource

Company Support Service

Would you be interested in becoming one of our Wellbeing Champions? We see looking after...

Wellbeing Champions

The Southern Trust’s Chaplaincy Service provides 24 hour care for the pastoral and...

Chaplaincy

Company Support Service

The Trust has introduced the new ‘Time Off Work’ Policy with effect from 1 November 2019. This Policy informs staff and managers, of the range of options available when time off work is required, to help meet personal commitments.

Time Off Work Policy

Company Policy

Why does wellbeing matter to us? Our Workplace Health & Wellbeing Framework...

Our Workplace Health & Wellbeing Framework

As part of on-going support to you, the Trust offers employees the opportunity to avail...

Connect Coaching

Company Support Service

Make some time for self-care, relaxation and exercises to protect and support your...

Wellbeing Practices for Staff / Teams (Free)

Company Support Service

In Northern Ireland, over 200 people every year die by suicide affecting many of us...

Guidelines Following Suicide of a Colleague

Company Support Service

Share some of the joy from pay day with your favourite charity. With so many people in...

Payroll Giving

Company Support Service

We have updated our Responding to Stress Policy and accompanying Responding to Stress...

Responding to Stress Policy and Talking Toolkit

Company Policy

SHSCT are now offering the Staff Benefit of Car Leasing Scheme – from 1 April 2022. See...

Car Leasing Scheme

Company Support Service

Our People Framework is about enabling us all to thrive and be our best to keep providing...

Employee Benefits

Company Support Service

Do you need someone to talk to? In partnership with the HSC Leadership Centre we are...

Staff Care and Support Space

Company Support Service

The policy is aimed at creating a workplace where the dignity of and respect for...

Gender Identity and Expression Employment Policy

Company Policy

Download the staff App today! Keeping everyone informed is extremely important and we...

CONNECT Staff App

Company Support Service

Lone working may expose employees/others to additional health and safety risks which do...

Lone Working Policy

Company Policy

The Wellbeing Conversational Toolkit is designed for all Trust employees but in...

Wellbeing Conversation Toolkit

This service provides Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all...

Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service

Company Support Service

Any member of staff or HSC Student can sign up to join the library click: New Member...

Wellbeing at the Library (For Staff and Students) Books/Ebooks and More to Support Your Health and Wellbeing

Company Support Service

This policy describes the Southern Health & Social Care Trust’s approach to the...

Health and Safety at Work Policy

Company Policy

It is important that each employee has the opportunity to have good quality, meaningful...

Appraisal Conversations

Company Policy

Under The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations (NI) 1992, the Trust...

Eye Tests and Display Screen Equipment

Company Support Service

The purpose of the Work-Life Balance Policy is to enable staff to achieve a balance between their work and caring commitments.

Work Life Balance Policy

Company Policy

Creating a Great Place to Work : a range of support and development opportunities for all...

Support and Development Opportunities for All

Company Support Service

RECOGNITION OF OUR PEOPLE - A TOOL-KIT FOR MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES This Tool-kit has been...

Staff Recognition

Company Support Service

The Trust is facing a period of significant change, particularly with the implementation...

Supporting you through change Resource

The Breastfeeding and Returning to Work Policy has been developed in light of good...

Breastfeeding and Returning to Work Policy

Company Policy

This policy describes the Trust’s approach to managing sickness absence.

Management of Sickness Absence

Company Policy

Transforming our workplace Transforming our care If we want to provide the best care for...

Our People Framework 2022 - 2025

The Organisational Development Team have launched our Conversational Toolkit for Managers...

Conversation Toolkit for Managers

Company Support Service

Find out more about your pension. Sign up to the HSC Self-Service Portal. HSC Pension...

HSC Pensions

Company Support Service

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recognises that smoking is the most prominent...

Smokefree policy

Company Policy

SHSCT supported by NHS charties, officially launched its WorkPlace Wellbeing Team . The...

Workplace Wellbeing Team

Company Support Service

The Trust is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to...

Management of Substance Use and Misuse at Work Policy

Company Policy

A new Managers Support Service has been launched by the Trust's Occupational Health...

Managers Support Service (Occupational Health Psychology)

Company Support Service

Our Preparing for Interview Toolkit is designed for all Trust employees but in particular...

Preparing for Interview Toolkit

Company Support Service

January 2025 : Inspire Wellbeing has rebranded and is now known as Lena By Inspire ...

Lena By Inspire (Counselling & Support Hub)

Company Support Service

Poor working relationships, unresolved conflict, bullying and harassment can have a...

Conflict, Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Policy

Company Policy

Staff Benefits offer FREE exclusive discounts to all NHS, HSCNI and government employees...

Discount Scheme (UK wide) - Staff Benefits

Company Support Service

Our 'Well Check' is a comprehensive cardiovascular health check that can detect the early...

NICHS - Well Checks

Group Service (Paid)

You can learn a range of skills on our courses designed for members of the public. These...

British Red Cross - First Aid Training

Group Service (Paid)

BEAM offers a coworking space that supports community projects, start-ups and...

BITCNI - The BEAM Centre

Group Service (Paid)

We will enrich your events with food demos, health and nutrition check-ups, competitions...

BDA Work Ready - Health Fairs

Group Service (Paid)

Booking on Wiseradviser courses is a two stage process. Complete your details on the...

Advice NI - Wiseradviser: Boost Your Own Development

Individual Service (Free)

Where we match the aspirations of the staff members with a likeminded organisation who...

Volunteer Now - Facilitation of Employer-Supported Volunteering

Group Service (Free)

SkillSET is a disability employment programme providing support to adults with a range of...

Action Mental Health - SkillSET

Individual Service (Free)

This includes: Raising awareness of depression and Aware NI services at a wide range of...

AWARE NI - General Talk on Mental Health & Information Stand

Group Service (Free)

Your Work Ready dietitian will visit your organisation. They will ask what you want, see...

BDA Work Ready - Workplace Health & Nutrition Check

Group Service (Paid)

If you are deaf or have hearing loss and need support to develop your skills and find...

RNID - Specialist Employment Support

Individual Service (Free)

We will enrich your events with food demos, health and nutrition check-ups, competitions...

BDA Work Ready - Roadshows

Group Service (Paid)

What people want at work is a deeper purpose, healthier relationships, stronger...

Relate NI - Sustaining Healthy Workplace Relationships

Group Service (Paid)

Well NI is our range of workplace health promotion services which aim to improve people’s...

Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke - Workplace Health and Wellbeing Services

Group Service (Paid)

AMH Works provide specialised mental wellbeing training and consultancy to tackle...

Action Mental Health - Workplace Mental Health Training

Group Service (Paid)

Our interactive webinars empower people to make informed lifestyle changes that will...

NICHS - Workplace Well Webinars

Group Service (Paid)

Wiseradviser trains 85% of the free advice sector. Wiseradviser in Northern Ireland is...

Advice NI - Wiseradviser Live Events

Individual Service (Free)

The Quick Fit programme offers positive steps to improve your health through diet and...

Cancer Focus NI - The Quick Fit Programme

Group Service (Paid)

This training course is designed to improve sleep in the workplace and is suitable for...

The Sleep Charity - Workplace Sleep Ambassador Course

Individual Service (Paid)

This is a six-session programme using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) concepts – the...

AWARE NI - Living Life to the Full

Individual Service (Free)

Your dietitian will look at any food and drink provision for staff including: canteen or...

BDA Work Ready - Catering & Vending

Group Service (Paid)

BDA will enrich your events with food demos, health and nutrition check-ups, competitions...

BDA Work Ready - Virtual Food Demos

Group Service (Paid)

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Guided meditations

Insight Timer

Health App

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First Aid by British Red Cross

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