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Thread for #NHS line managers supporting colleagues through bereavement 1/ The impact of #COVID19 is weighing heavily on all #OurNHSPeople, with many dealing with loss throughout the pandemic, as well as unprecedented work pressures.
2/ This could be the loss of patients for those working on the frontline, as well as personal bereavement of family members, friends and colleagues. In addition to this, rules around lockdown and social distancing and work pressures may be impacting on how #NHS colleagues grieve
3/ We want #OurNHSPeople to be supported in this area & have published a collection of insights for line managers which includes the diverse cultural beliefs & practices colleagues may follow if they experience a bereavement http://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/our-nhs-people-understanding-different-bereavement-practices-and-how-our-colleagues-may-experience-grief/
4/ As a line manager, please consider how #COVID19 will impact your team, particularly considering the potential for colleagues to experience delayed grief and how this may affect their health and wellbeing. #OurNHSPeople http://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/our-nhs-people-understanding-different-bereavement-practices-and-how-our-colleagues-may-experience-grief/
5/ If you feel a member of your team who has experienced a bereavement requires more support, please signpost them to the resources available at http://people.nhs.uk , including our free confidential support line operated by @hospiceuk. #OurNHSPeople
6/ To all #NHS line managers, compassionate, inclusive leadership has never been more vital, or more challenging. Thank you for all you are doing to support your teams. You can access the guidance at
http://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/our-nhs-people-understanding-different-bereavement-practices-and-how-our-colleagues-may-experience-grief/
http://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/our-nhs-people-understanding-different-bereavement-practices-and-how-our-colleagues-may-experience-grief/
