How trusts are supporting people

Trusts are taking action to support patients, communities, and staff. They recognise that they are 'anchors' in their communities and offer a reliable front door to access support of all kinds during difficult circumstances.

Alongside this, trusts are stepping up support for staff. Three quarters (72%) offer financial advice and education, with 10% more planning to introduce this service. Others are offering direct support, including food banks (27% offering, with 19% planning to do so). While trusts were already supporting staff in a variety of ways, many more have introduced these measures this year in direct response to the rising cost of living and are seeing increases in take-up and requests for further support.