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<p><strong> </strong></p><p>In April 2020, we put in place a comprehensive package
of wellbeing resources for National Health Service staff including counselling helplines,
free access to wellbeing apps, virtual staff commons rooms, and specialist bereavement
and psychological support. This was reinforced in the autumn with £30 million invested
in enhanced occupational health support and the creation of mental health hubs which
are focused on improving outreach, assessment and referrals to specialist services.</p><p>
</p><p>Taking leave is important to allow staff the opportunity to rest and recuperate.
The NHS employment offer already includes annual leave arrangements beyond the statutory
minimum and management of annual leave is a local matter for employing organisations.
Where staff have been unable to take annual leave due to the pandemic, agreements
can be reached to ensure that annual leave can be carried over into the next two years.</p>
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