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There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing.

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S

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There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is required to commission a programme of wellbeing support including Reflective Practice for small groups for staff who work to support frontline Suicide Prevention across Sussex. Additional one-to-one support will also be offered should the need arise.

Timeline

Published Date :

25th Mar 2024 11 months ago

Deadline :

9th Apr 2024 10 months ago

Contract Start :

1st May 2024

Contract End :

1st May 2025

Tender Regions

Ireland Channel Islands Isle of Man Northern Ireland Scotland Wales England East Midlands South East Yorkshire and The Humber East of England North East South West North West West Midlands London