Coping with the stress of job loss
New leaflet
15 September 2009
NHS Lothian and Edinburgh’s Joined Up for Jobs partnership has produced a new leaflet for patients and clients who are affected by job loss caused by the current economic crisis. The leaflet provides advice on maintaining well-being, as well as guidance on services and resources that can offer support and information when people are facing uncertainty, debt and unemployment.
The leaflet provides practical advice on coping with job loss such as ‘establishing a daily routine including regular time for job search’ as well as suggesting that people should seek social support, drink sensibly and keep active. The leaflet was researched with people who have experienced job loss and a literacy group to ensure it is clear, accessible and relevant.
The leaflet will be included in local redundancy packs produced by Skills Development Scotland and will be distributed to Jobcentre Plus, GP surgeries and voluntary organisations.
The leaflet is based on one produced by NHS Bristol earlier this year and which the Department of Health is promoting throughout England. Copies of the leaflet are available from NHS Lothian Health Promotion Library and Resource Centre on 0131 536 9451/2/3 or, email;
Library@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.