EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRAINEES' ASSOCIATION
Better Training. Better Care.
Wellbeing
Emergency Medicine can be physically and mentally draining. RCEM and EMTA recognise that wellbeing is a key issue for EM trainees.
National Training Survey 2022 - Trainee burnout by Royal College
We must be vocal about the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, please speak up. This page links to resources which may be helpful. Educational supervisors, Occupational Health or Training Programme Directors can also offer support
Immediate support
Free and confidential psychological support is available 24/7 in a crisis via
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The NHS Frontline service for all NHS staff - Call 0800 06 96 222 or text 'FRONTLINE' to 85258
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NHS Practitioner Health offer a 24/7 crisis line - Text NHSPH to 85258 or visit the website
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The Samaritans - Call 116 123 or visit the Samaritans website
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Suicide Prevention UK - Call 0800 689 5652 or visit the SPUK website
Wellbeing resources
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Free counselling, wellbeing and peer support services for doctors and medical students. Associated with the BMA
RCEM
EM-POWER
A wellness compendium produced by the Sustainable Working Practices Committee addressing personal and professional issues that may arise working in EM
EMTA
Rest & Sleep Campaign
EMTA campaign on the impact of shift work
NHS England
Support for Staff
Confidential counselling service, self-check tools and specific support groups
RCEM
Wellbeing App
A customised mental health app designed to meet the needs of EM physicians. Free access to all HCPs working in ED
RCEM Learning
Burnout Blog
Blog with practical advice and links to support services
EMTA
Rest & Rota Charter
EMTA campaign 2018