NHS Practitioner Health

NHS Practitioner Health is a confidential, NHS-funded mental health and addiction service specifically designed for healthcare professionals in England and Scotland. Originally launched as the Practitioner Health Programme (PHP) and later the NHS GP Health Service, it provides specialized clinical assessments and treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. The service is delivered by the Hurley Clinic Partnership and is accessible via self-referral, offering a range of support including talking therapies, medication management, and return-to-work assistance. It operates independently of regular NHS records to ensure practitioner confidentiality and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness in the medical workforce.