Tackling the stress culture in the NHS

Tackling the stress culture in the NHS New initiative will encourage staff to talk about how they are feeling, and managers will be alerted to stress levels among healthcare workers

“There is a culture of stress in the NHS. Staff are given more and more to do … with little support, fewer resources and poor rationale. They are not allowed time to process or reflect on their experiences. Stress and pressure is not openly spoken of, instead staff are expected to get on with it and are often afraid to speak out, for fear of being ‘awkward’.” Continue reading... The Guardian

See also:

• NHS staff most stressed public sector workers, survey finds The Guardian
• Why public sector workers need a Samaritans-style helpline The Guardian