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<p>We have worked closely with NHS England to put in place a comprehensive package
of mental health and wellbeing services for staff, including counselling helplines,
support for line managers to have health and wellbeing conversations with their staff
and free access to mental health apps. Last autumn, we invested £30 million to strengthen
mental health support and enhance occupational health in the National Health Service.
This funding is being used to set up mental health hubs that will provide outreach
and assessment services to help staff receive rapid access to mental health services.</p><p>Staff
referred will be treated by local mental health specialists and those with severe
needs will be referred to a specialist centre of excellence. The investment will create
a national support service for those deemed most at risk of severe trauma, such as
critical care staff. Proactive engagement with staff is routinely undertaken to assess
the mental health effects of the pandemic and understand what further support should
be provided.</p>
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