Our People

Great care is delivered by great people, and we know that to continue providing high-quality healthcare service, we need to support our people to be the best they can be at work. Our People Plan outlines what those who work at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) can expect from us and each other. It’s our commitment to all our people to help improve our working experience.

Our People Plan

Our people’s wellbeing is our priority and we want to support all to feel safe, healthy and well both physically and psychologically.

Looking after our people: Our wellbeing support offer

Wellbeing Wednesday newsletter, our monthly newsletter, shares all current health and wellbeing offers to our people.  

Wellbeing Assessment is a routine part of your professional development plan.  

Staff programmes reward and recognition, yoga, football team and staff smokefree service  

Occupational Health is a distinct branch of preventative healthcare that specialises in the relationship between work and health.   

• Fast Track Physiotherapy with our in-house therapist 
• Fast Track appointments for work-related stress and menopause  
• Access to regular physical health checks  

Employee Assistance Programme: Independent of the Trust and the NHS, it offers help and support with a range of work, family, and personal issues.  

• 24/7 support for yourself and your immediate family for: Legal information, housing concerns, childcare support, retirement, bereavement, stress and anxiety, relationship advice, tax information, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug misuse.  
• Counselling and extensive CBT programmes  
• Access to free legal advice  

Confidential support – through our Freedom To Speak Up Guardian network and our Chaplaincy service. 

Wellbeing Hubs – offer intensive individual help for burnout, stress and trauma alongside a staff support line. 

Critical Incident Support (CRISSP) – a team of staff specifically trained to offer post-incident peer support meetings to colleagues and teams involved in critical incidents. They offer confidential, practical, emotional and social support at times of work-related crisis. 

Leeds Recovery College – Provides free workshops, courses, and training to explore, improve and maintain our mental health and wellbeing.  These include:  

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan workshops.
• Staff retreats – topics include: Know your values, Create healthy boundaries, Your body talks, Are you listening, and Choosing happiness and self-care.  
• Mindfulness session – sound baths and creative craft sessions. 

Welfare Officer – Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMVS) offers help to any staff member needing support during stressful and uncertain times.   

Financial wellbeing Support – a range of financial support offers include:  

• Money Buddies – a scheme that can help you save money, increase your income, and advise in times of financial hardship.  
• Wage Stream – gives you access to a percentage of your pay whenever needed.  
• Financial Support Fund – a dedicated fund designed to support staff who may be struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis with a one off payment.  
• Salary Finance – access to loans, budget planner and saving calculator  

Equity Diversity and Inclusivity at LYPFT

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) serves the diverse communities of Leeds and York. We are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for people accessing our services and our staff.

We aspire to consistently deliver inclusive services to meet the needs of our diverse communities. To make every effort to ensure individuals are valued and treated with respect and dignity. We also aim to employ a workforce that represents the communities we serve. The Trusts also actively seeks to remove barriers and all forms of discrimination that impact people with characteristics relating to; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender and sexual orientation.