About PSW:
The Wessex PSW is run by a close-knit team, consisting of the Wessex Associate Dean for Professional Support, the Support and Development Coordinator, Case Managers and Specialist Support Group members.
Professional Support and Wellbeing, is dedicated to helping doctors in training across Wessex fulfil their career potential. Our case managers and coaches put trainee support and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. Our services include enhanced exam support, wellbeing support, personal coaching, neurodiversity support and careers coaching.
What to expect coming into PSW:
PSW tailors its service to the individual, depending on their needs; we recognise that there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to the complex world of medical training. Once you have completed your referral from with your educational supervisor, we will allocate on of our specialists who will coach you through your challenges, allowing you to continue training with confidence.
Mission Statement
To provide doctors and dentists in training in Wessex with focused support for their well-being and development.
Upcoming Events:
Mindfulness Program
Mindfulness virtual drop-in sessions for all trainee doctors – 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 19:30, starting 10th January 2023
These 45 minute on-line sessions will include simple guided mindfulness practices aimed at ways of finding focus and anchor and a sense of well-being in the midst of a busy or stressful life. There will also be opportunity to reflect on the practices together and support for how to bring such practices into our daily lives.
To sign up click here
Move Your Body And Your Mind – Virtual Yoga and Pilates Sessions
As part of a drive to support the well-being of our trainees, HEETV PSWS are pleased to offer another opportunity for trainee doctors, dentists and pharmacists to attend fully funded virtual Yoga and Pilates classes.
Attendance is flexible when you are completing the registration form please select the relevant dates that you would be able to attend. Numbers for each class are limited, so please don’t register for a date if you will be unable to attend as the classes will be filled on a first come first served basis
These virtual sessions will be delivered via Zoom.
Sessions will run for four weeks from Thursday 11th May 2023 for Pilates and Monday 8th May 2023 for the Yoga sessions.
Yoga: Monday 18.30 – 19.30pm
Pilates: Thursday 18.00 – 19.00pm
To register for the sessions please click here!
Contact us
PSW.WX@hee.nhs.uk
01962 690309