Reading List

A focused Reading List to support and extend learning from Acceptance-Based Stress Management for Care Staff.

The resources below cover care-sector wellbeing, work-related stress, acceptance-based coping, relaxation techniques and official support routes across the UK.

1. Care-Sector Wellbeing and Workplace Guidance

• CQC - Workforce wellbeing and enablement
  Explains why staff wellbeing, safe conditions, breaks and support matter for good adult social care.
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/providers/assessment/single-assessment-framework/caring/workforce-wellbeing-enablement

• Skills for Care - Wellbeing resource finder
  Sector-specific resources on wellbeing, resilience, bereavement, mental health and workplace culture.
  https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Support-for-leaders-and-managers/Managing-people/Wellbeing/Workforce-wellbeing-finder/Wellbeing-resource-finder.aspx

• NICE - Mental wellbeing at work (NG212)
  UK guidance on workplace culture, prevention and mental wellbeing at work.
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng212

• HSE - Stress and mental health at work
  The HSE hub on work-related stress, risk assessment and employer responsibilities in Great Britain.
  https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/

2. Practical Stress and Relaxation Resources

• NHS Every Mind Matters - Work-related stress
  Practical NHS guidance on recognising stress and taking early coping steps.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/work-related-stress/

• NHS Inform - Breathing and relaxation exercises
  Breathing and relaxation exercises suited to short acceptance-based pauses and recovery.
  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/breathing-and-relaxation-exercises/

• Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Techniques to help you
  NHS psychological wellbeing techniques, including acceptance and mindfulness approaches.
  https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/health-psychology/techniques-help-you

3. Social Care Workforce Resources Across the Four Nations

• England - Skills for Care wellbeing resources
  https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Support-for-leaders-and-managers/Managing-people/Wellbeing/Workforce-wellbeing-finder/Wellbeing-resource-finder.aspx

• Scotland - SSSC Workforce wellbeing
  https://www.sssc.uk.com/supporting-your-learning/workforce-wellbeing/

• Wales - Social Care Wales: Your health and well-being
  https://socialcare.wales/resources-guidance/health-and-well-being-resources

• Northern Ireland - nidirect Workplace stress
  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/workplace-stress

Use this list to support acceptance-based coping, set recovery routines and identify when to seek further help beyond self-management.