Mental Wellness National Effort: Healthcare Workers Care Network

HealthCare Workers Care Network 

Healthcare workers are exhausted, stressed, and at high risk for physical and mental illness as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll in South Africa. Top South African medical, clinical, and professional associations are collaborating to bring much much-needed support and care to healthcare workers across the country.

The Healthcare Workers Care Network (HWCN) is a nationwide healthcare worker support network which offers all healthcare workers across the public and private sectors free support, pro bono therapy, resources, training and psycho education. The HWCN already has over 500 volunteer mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, registered counselors, and social workers, who will provide help, intervention, and support to all healthcare workers. These include doctors, nurses, community healthcare workers, field workers, hospital or clinic personnel, including hospital laundry staff, and porters.

What is the aim of the initiative?

To allow healthcare workers and managers of healthcare workers to access emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This initiative will develop as time passes, and the needs become apparent. Currently, we are providing training, webinars, psycho educational information to healthcare workers. The HWCN is also offering individual and group support to healthcare workers and leaders and managers, drawing on our volunteer database. They are hoping to open a national telephone helpline, drawing from SADAGs vast experience.

Visit the Healthcare Workers Care Network HERE

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