Support Line
On the 1st July the SBNS Launched the SBNS Support Line for Members.
Over the last couple of years the SBNS Officers have become aware of the increased pressure on medical professionals in their working environment both physically and mentally. This has a knock on effect on fellow colleagues, patients and family life.
The SBNS hopes that providing a Support Line that is totally unconnected to the speciality and NHS, in confidence, will help alleviate the stress and anxiety to some extent, especially when one of our members are feeling vulnerable.
The line will be managed by Emily Borhan. Emily is a law graduate with extensive academic and practical experience of working with surgical professionals in relation to all areas of medical law, negligence, professional liability and workplace issues within the healthcare sector. The service that Emily is providing to SBNS members is one that has been built up over many years of talking with surgeons, understanding their requirements and listening to their needs when they require support. Over the past few years she has decided to dedicate more time supporting those people who find themselves in difficult situations. This could include giving guidance on NHS Disciplinary Hearings, GMC investigations, HR investigations, bullying and harassment issues, workplace politics, private hospital disputes or stress in the workplace.
If you feel you need assistance on a particular matter, or simply need to talk to someone, please feel free to call Emily (she is available 24/7) on 07498 322 935 or email her directly in confidence at professionalsupport@sbns.org.uk
DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE!
Emily Borhan
