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<p>Assessments of staff mental health, which includes anxiety and depression, are
routinely undertaken locally through analysis of sickness absence data and proactive
engagement with staff to understand what support can be provided. A comprehensive
package of health and wellbeing services are in place for National Health Service
staff, including helplines for counselling and support and free access to well-being
apps. £15 million is being invested to strengthen mental health support for NHS staff.
This funding will be used to set up mental health hubs that will provide outreach
and assessment services to help frontline staff receive rapid access to mental health
services. Staff referred will be treated by local mental health specialists and those
with the most severe needs will be referred to a specialist centre of excellence.</p>
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