Reading List

A focused Reading List to extend learning from Mindfulness for Care Staff.

The resources below cover practical mindfulness, managing workplace stress and wellbeing in the care sector. Use them to strengthen short, realistic practices and to find further support when needed.

1. Care-Sector Wellbeing and Workplace Guidance

• CQC - Workforce wellbeing and enablement
  https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/providers/assessment/single-assessment-framework/caring/workforce-wellbeing-enablement

• Skills for Care - Wellbeing resource finder
  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)
  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng212

• HSE - Stress and mental health at work
  https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/

2. Mindfulness and Breathing Resources

• NHS Every Mind Matters - What is mindfulness?
  A clear NHS overview of mindfulness and how it can support mental wellbeing.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/what-is-mindfulness/

• NHS Every Mind Matters - How to meditate for beginners
  Practical guidance for simple meditation and mindful attention.
  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-meditate-for-beginners/

• NHS Inform - Controlled breathing exercise
  A short breathing exercise suitable for brief mindful pauses during stressful moments.
  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/breathing-and-relaxation-exercises/controlled-breathing-exercise/

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 build short mindfulness habits and to find appropriate support when stress requires more than self-help.