In Mid and South Essex we are working with Mid & South Essex Health and Care Partnership to support GPs and trainee GPs through our service via standard coaching and also through the local supporting mentors scheme. Within Mid and South Essex, GP-S is open to all fully qualified GPs including those on career breaks.
This page explains our standard offer to all GPs in Mid and South Essex, you can find out more about the offer through the supporting mentors scheme here.
GPs and GP Trainees in Mid and South Essex can access eight hours of support with a trained local peer coach across 12 months. The service support offer is suitable for anyone who feels they are stuck on a particular problem or opportunity either within their personal or professional lives. We are able to work with you to empower you to create and work towards goals that feel right for you.
Our coaches don’t give advice but work with you through recognised coaching models to achieve this. All our coaches are GPs so understand the role and sessions are predominantly virtual meaning you don’t have to take time out of your day to travel to and from a venue making it easy to fit around other commitments.
The service is self-directed and is suitable for those who are willing to engage and have time to do so.
An outline of how we work to support you locally:
Please note: GP-S is a non-emergency service providing peer to peer coaching using predominantly the Egan model. This is a coaching service for clients who would like support with personal or professional development including being stuck on moving forward with problems or opportunities. It is not suitable for individuals suffering with poor mental health or needing practical hands-on support. If you feel you need immediate support please call 999 or 111 or get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health who can support with mental health concerns.
