Current developments
GMC training survey shows improvement but persistent variation
General Medical CouncilRCOG refreshes support resources for doctors
Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsRCP publishes SAS priorities for 2026–30
Royal College of PhysiciansRCEM condemns rising violence and discrimination against NHS staff
Royal College of Emergency MedicineWellbeing &
Workplace Dignity
Recognise what is happening, protect immediate safety, choose the right route and recover without confusing personal support with employment or regulatory advice.
What do you need help with?
Choose the closest concern. This tool guides you to information; it does not diagnose illness, determine misconduct or provide legal advice.
What features are present?
Select only what you recognise. This is not a legal test and does not label another person.
No selection does not mean there is no problem. Begin with a factual chronology and seek support if the situation is affecting you.
Read the detailed guide →The CARE model
Use this four-step pause when a difficult event creates competing health, clinical and employment pressures.
CARE is an author-developed navigation aid, not a clinical risk assessment or legal framework.
Read, apply, check and revisit
For a complete foundation, work from Module 1 to Module 12. If you face a current difficulty, begin with the route finder and return to the full sequence later. Each lesson includes a short answer, detailed guidance, worked examples, questions for practice, a downloadable PDF and a six-question knowledge check.
0 of 12 modules completed
Progress storage is off. Knowledge checks still work, but results are not remembered.
Twelve modules from recognition to recovery
Open the module that matches today’s need or follow the programme in order.
Recognise
Understand wellbeing as a clinical, professional and organisational issue - not simply an individual's ability to cope.
16 min read · 6 questions · PDFUse changes in health, behaviour, work and relationships to decide when to pause, seek help or act urgently.
15 min read · 6 questions · PDFUnderstand
Distinguish disagreement, poor communication, incivility and persistent undermining, then choose a response that protects safety and dignity.
16 min read · 6 questions · PDFUnderstand the difference between bullying, unlawful harassment and legitimate management, and respond using evidence rather than labels alone.
18 min read · 6 questions · PDFRecognise common forms of workplace discrimination, protect against retaliation and prepare a clear request for reasonable adjustments.
19 min read · 6 questions · PDFRespond
Use a structured first response when emotions, safety, employment and professional duties compete.
17 min read · 6 questions · PDFBuild a reliable chronology without collecting excessive, insecure or patient-identifiable material.
16 min read · 6 questions · PDFSix practical workbooks
Keep information proportionate and confidential. These resources are educational prompts, not case-submission forms.
Personal Wellbeing and Early Action Plan
Notice change, separate personal and system pressures, and agree immediate and review actions.
Download PDF ↓Workbook 02Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Guide
Recognise behaviours and legal concepts without trying to decide your own case.
Download PDF ↓Workbook 03Factual Chronology and Confidential Evidence Workbook
Build a focused chronology while protecting patient and colleague information.
Download PDF ↓Workbook 04Difficult Conversations and Speaking Up Guide
Compare informal, formal and four-nation speaking-up routes.
Download PDF ↓Workbook 05UK Doctors' Support Directory
A dated four-nation directory of urgent, clinical, peer, equality and workplace support.
Download PDF ↓Workbook 06Recovery, Adjustments and Return-to-Work Planner
Prepare a functional, reviewed return plan and address causes of recurrence.
Download PDF ↓Find the appropriate support
Choose where you work and the main need. Open the provider page to confirm current eligibility before relying on the listing.
Samaritans
UKConfidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
- Who can use it
- Anyone
- Contact
- 116 123
- Availability
- 24 hours
- Confidentiality
- Confidentiality has safety and legal limits explained by the service.
BMA counselling and peer support
UKCounselling and doctor-to-doctor peer support; this number does not provide BMA employment advice.
- Who can use it
- All doctors and medical students; structured therapy has separate eligibility
- Contact
- 0330 123 1245
- Availability
- 24 hours
- Confidentiality
- Confidential, with rare safety or legal exceptions described by the provider.
Turn concern into next steps
Nothing entered here is transmitted or saved. Avoid identifiable information, then print if a paper prompt would help.
How a SAS Advocate may help
An advocate can listen, help organise the issue, explain local routes, signpost support and raise anonymised organisational themes. The advocate is not a therapist, union representative, investigator or legal adviser.
Open the SAS Advocates centre →Current guidance, labelled by nation
Employment, equality, speaking-up and practitioner-support arrangements differ across the UK. Open the original source and local policy before acting.