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It can be difficult to find the information you need to effectively thrive at work and in your personal life.
In this section, you can find practical resources on careers, financial and personal support which may help you to sustain a healthier work-life balance.
PSU Careers unit
Resources and courses for interviews, portfolios and development, plus four free 1:1 careers sessions for London learners
Ill health at work
Advice and information for work adjustments with ill health
Return to work
Advice on managing return to work after an absence
• LTFT - information on eligibility, application and practicalities of LFTF training
• OOP - information, eligibility and forms for OOPs
2016 junior doctor's contract
What you need to know about exception reporting, work scheduling, the Guardian of Safe Working, and pay
• BMA
• Educational and clinical supervisors
Financial guidance on tax, subscription exemptions and hardship resources
• Expenses and benefits: subscriptions and professional fees
• Junior doctor tax guidance
• Royal College of Nursing tax relief
• Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Parental leave
Rights and responsibilities for pregnancy at work and parental leave
• Working during pregnancy - advice for trainees
• Childcare support - information, guidance and practical support for childcare in the NHS
Coaching & Mentoring
Free sessions for London learners on managing change or challenges at work and home
• PSU Coaching Service
• NHS London Leadership Academy
• South London Peers
Medical care and support
Advice on student and trainee health issues, including how to register with a GP
NHS England LGBT+ staff network
NHS England Black and Minority Ethnic Staff network
NHS England Disability and Wellbeing staff network
Health service discounts
Discounts for your home, holidays and hobbies for NHS staff
Carer support
Information and support in relation to caring for others
• NHS Employers - caring for children and adults
• Carers UK
Practitioner health programme
Free, confidential, self-referral service for trainees with mental or physical health concerns
Headspace
Simple, guided mindfulness app with 10 free sessions (for Android and Apple devices)
PSU individual support team
Personalised tailored support for London trainees and learners in difficulty
Crisis support
Free 24 hour crisis helpline for patients and carers led by South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
Sleep
Surviving and thriving for night shifts
• Royal College of Nursing
• Better sleep tips for shift workers - Dr Mike Farquhar
Gratitude
Published health and well-being benefits of being grateful. Find a buddy to share 3 good things in your day.