Study of Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff Working in a Forensic Mental Health Service

This study explored the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing trust support Tees Esk Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS forensic staff using an online google survey during second wave pandemic. Survey respondents were a voluntary cross-sectional sample 246 TEWV working in directorate staff; this included males (n = 60, 24.5%); with majority aged between 36–50 years 99, 40.2%) 50 or older 80, 32.5%). The results showed that at home front line both affected by depression, stress anxiety. Those most risk younger members. We concluded well-being should be priority. It is important to consider targeted aimed members provide open culture enabling for those who want have readily available signposted resources. Staff different settings may experienced their wellbeing, whilst some interventions might successfully applied across service, it would beneficial understand unique needs specific settings.