TRiM Support after traumatic events:

TRiM is a peer support programme which began within the British military and has been adapted for use within the NHS. It is designed to assist staff who have experienced a traumatic event to deal with it effectively. In the majority of cases TRiM is requested by a manager who recognises that staff have been witness to or impacted by a single traumatic event or through repeated exposure to trauma.

NHSG now has 30 trained TRiM Practitioners who can carry out multidisciplinary trauma information briefings within 72 hours of the incident and then offer individual, or group assessments of staff affected within a very short time frame, a follow up within 3-4 weeks, and where necessary in 12 weeks. These assessments consider the individual psychological stress reactions, provides suggestions around self-care and can assist in signposting to other resources as required.

Who is this suitable for?

Staff members (clinical or support staff) who have been witness to or affected by a traumatic event or repeated exposure to trauma within their working environment. All interactions with staff are confidential within the usual caveats of risk to self and others.

This support can be requested by individuals themselves or managers can suggest that staff access this via the following email address: gram.trim@nhs.scot