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Schedule regular team wellbeing check-ins to support staff mental health. Create structured opportunities for team members to discuss workload pressures, share concerns, and access support before stress escalates into burnout. Healthcare staff experiencing stress or burnout may find it harder to provide optimal care, particularly to patients with complex needs. Regular wellbeing check-ins help create a culture where staff feel valued and supported. Implementation approach: - Hold weekly team huddles focused on wellbeing, not just clinical updates - Designate time in team meetings for staff to raise concerns without judgment - Establish informal buddy systems for peer support between formal check-ins - Train team leaders to recognise early signs of stress and burnout - Rotate demanding responsibilities to prevent individual overload Maintains staff resilience and capacity to provide compassionate care, reduces turnover and absence, and creates a supportive culture that models the wellbeing practices promoted to patients.