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<p>At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, we recognised there would be a need
for additional mental health support for all National Health Service staff. We commissioned
NHS England to develop a comprehensive emotional, psychological and practical support
package for all NHS staff in addition to existing support that is already available.</p><p>NHS
England and NHS Improvement launched the support package on 8 April 2020 and it includes
a helpline and text service for counselling and support, a dedicated bereavement helpline,
and a range of well-being apps. All the support available can be accessed via the
following link:</p><p><a href="https://people.nhs.uk/help/" target="_blank">people.nhs.uk/help/</a></p><p>The
NHS is continuing to update the support available in this package, in line with the
feedback they receive.</p>
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