BMA Counselling

COVID-19 Update – New ways of accessing support

These are unprecedented times and we are very aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on General Practice.

In light of the pandemic, we have stopped face to face sessions for the moment but are still able to offer mentoring via video to all eligible GPs.

Using our experienced and dedicated team of mentors, we have also created a new way for you to access our service. Our rapid access support sessions allow GPs and Practice Managers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to speak to a peer within 48 hours for video or phone sessions. The sessions will be shorter and will allow you to offload, discuss your thoughts and feelings with a supportive peer and link you with appropriate information or signposting to help you during these difficult times.

We have also launched zoom meetings for Practice Nurses led by expert mentors. Nurses can discuss anything within these sessions and access peer support instantly.

You can access this additional scheme as you would normally access GP-S, by phone on 0115 979 6917, email at contact@gp-s.org or by completing our website contact form – just state you’d like rapid support sessions or to attend a zoom meeting.

Please note: we are not an emergency service, if you need immediate help please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or Practitioner Health on 0300 0303 300