It has been announced that The Wellbeing Line will close on March 31, 2026.
The service was set up in January 2022 to give confidential psychological support to health and care staff across Gloucestershire as part of the national response to support staff wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The team also helped create the Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and the Neurodiversity Community of Practice.
The Wellbeing Line is one of the last remaining hubs from the 40 funded nationally during the pandemic. Since April 2023, it has relied on short-term funding, which ends in March 2026. At the same time, the focus has shifted to ensuring wellbeing support is embedded within each organisation’s own offer, so staff can access help directly through their employer.
We want to express our sincere thanks to the Wellbeing Line team for their dedication and expertise. Their support has been highly valued by colleagues across the system and has made a real difference to staff wellbeing during challenging times. The resources and ideas developed will help shape future wellbeing support across each of our organisations.
The service will stay open until March 2026, and we will share updates as the closure approaches.