Skip to main content

Uplifting resources for the NHS from the NHS

As we head into winter with darker days, poor weather and winter pressures, make sure you take a moment to look after yourselves.

Health Education England and the Reading Agency have crowd-sourced a list of uplifting resources for NHS staff. The full suite, which includes books and digital resources, were recommended by NHS people for NHS people. Ideal for boosting your mood. Why not try something different to help with your wellbeing?

Books

Come to the Health Library and browse through our Reading Well collection. You'll find self-help books, poetry and fiction titles. Just the ticket to relax your mind.

Podcasts

Want to listen to a story? Try...

Nothing much happens - bedtime stories for adults to aid relaxation

Desert Island Discs - listen to episodes from this popular radio show

Online Resources

Yoga Pilates - to get moving - gently! - check this youtube programme providing an introduction to pilates

Your Mind Plan - A five question interactive quiz to get your personal plan from Public Health England

Apps

Download these apps from your app store:

Seek – take a walk; identify wildlife, plants and fungi, and learn about the organisms all around you

Headspace – learn meditation and mindfulness techniques and create the right conditions for a more restful night

Motivation – daily quotes and positive reminders on topics, such as self esteem, relationships and dealing with stress

There's more...

Find more suggestions from the HEE library website.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

NHS OpenAthens bulletin - Training opportunities at the Health Library [April 2026]

 Your NHS OpenAthens username gives you access to to excellent healthcare-based resources. Are you using them efficiently and effectively to get the evidence you need? Make the most of NHS resources; develop your skills by making the most of the training opportunities available at the Health Library. Read our latest NHS OpenAthens bulletin below or open the bulletin in a new browser tab . NHSOpenAthens bulletin April 2026 by Cheryl Kent

Webinar: BMJ Best Practice and state-of-the-art care for Sepsis in Adults

Webinar: BMJ Best Practice and state-of-the-art care for Sepsis in Adults Wednesday 29th April 2026, 2-3pm Improve sepsis outcomes for adult patients by joining our expert speakers, Dr Kieran Walsh (BMJ Clinical Director) and Professor Matt Morgan (Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Cardiff), for a focused webinar.  This session will guide you through practical strategies for leveraging BMJ Best Practice to provide outstanding care and address common clinical challenges in sepsis management. Key Topics : Managing comorbidities, overcoming implementation challenges, and avoiding clinical pitfalls. Who : Ideal for all NHS Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Students. Takeaway : Practical strategies for evidence-based care at the bedside. Please register via Microsoft Teams