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Self Referrals and Counselling

All NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde employees can self-refer to the Occupational Health Service to access a wide range of support services. For further information on what’s available, please select from the options below.  

Self Referral

All employees  can self-refer to Occupational Health for confidential advice & support with one of the nursing team. Appointments are available by telephone only currently. All appointments are confidential. 

Please call 0141 201 0600 to make an appointment or alternatively you may find the information you are looking for on HR Connect.

Counselling

Counselling services are available to all NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde employees within the Occupational Health Department at the West Glasgow ACH. All appointments are confidential. 

Please contact 0141 201 0600 to arrange an appointment with one of the counselling team. 

Where possible we ask you to consider making use of on-line resources or accessing alternative community supports. Links to a range of resources are available below. If you are experiencing a crisis please contact your GP or out of hours services

The Occupational Health Psychological Therapies Service (OHPTS)

This service is available to staff who wish to access psychological support. The service provides: 

  • Psychological first aid 
  • 30 minute telephone or ‘Attend Anywhere’ video sessions 
  • Sessions are delivered by a member of the Occupational Health Psychological Therapies Service (OHPTS) 

 To access call 0141 277 7623, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm 

 Please note this service will not be able to provide an immediate response. If you need immediate support with your mental health please contact a trusted member of your community such as your GP, or NHS 24 on 111 or if you are in imminent danger please dial 999.

Able Futures

Able Futures delivers the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service which can give you a mental health professional to talk to about whatever is on your mind.

There’s no charge to use the service and, over nine months, support from Able Futures can help you learn how to take care of yourself so can feel more able to tackle issues, feel better and learn new ways to manage your mental health throughout the ups and downs of life. 

When there is something on your mind that is affecting the way you feel, you can contact Able Futures for support.

If you are experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression or stress, or are struggling to deal with problems such as debt, disrupted sleep or relationship breakdowns that may be affecting your mental health, Able Futures could give you support from a mental health professional who will help you make a plan to help your mental health, so you can feel better and have more good days.

Support from Able Futures is available over the phone, video calls and through email. There’s no waiting list and it’s a completely confidential service. Able Futures won’t inform us, your colleagues, family or friends that you have accessed the service.

If you feel you could benefit from some support with your mental health and wellbeing, call Able Futures on 0800 321 3137 to find out more about the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service and sign up online.

Additional Supports and Resources