TY - JOUR T1 - Improving wellbeing among UK doctors redeployed during the COVID-19 pandemic JF - Future Healthcare Journal JO - Future Healthc J DO - 10.7861/fhj.2020-0111 SP - fhj.2020-0111 AU - Ryan Faderani AU - Massimo Monks AU - David Peprah AU - Amy Colori AU - Lowri Allen AU - Alexander Amphlett AU - Martin Edwards Y1 - 2020/07/22 UR - http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/early/2020/07/22/fhj.2020-0111.abstract N2 - Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS has implemented significant workforce changes to manage the increased and changing demand on healthcare services. We aimed to investigate the impact of redeployment on the wellbeing of doctors as well as highlighting ways to improve.Methods We conducted a survey at three NHS trusts over 2 weeks asking redeployed doctors to rate their morale, work–life balance and perceived support and safety, and to voice concerns.Results 172 redeployed doctors responded to the survey. 66.3% felt confident in their new role, 65.7% felt satisfied or neutral with their new role and only 31.4% felt stressed at work. 66.3% felt valued by their team and 79% felt valued by the general public. 64.5% had noticed an increase in the length of breaks and 89% felt their rotas provided sufficient respite. 55.2% did not feel confident in the guidance from Public Health England/Wales on using personal protective equipment (PPE) and 54.7% did not feel safe while wearing PPE. The three most common concerns were training opportunities, PPE and family health.Conclusion Our findings suggest that morale is higher than might be expected with doctors feeling valued, confident and well rested in their new role. Concerns about training opportunities/career progression, PPE and family safety need to be addressed. ER -