Does Engagement With Heritage Sites Have the Potential to Improve Sub-clinical Levels of Low Wellbeing in NHS Staff: A Feasibility Study. The HerWellNHS Study

This feasibility study will focus on assessing and identifying the wellbeing effects of self-directed (unmediated) visits to heritage sites for a high-risk population, specifically NHS staff at PHU self-reporting sub-clinical levels of low wellbeing. In particular, it seeks to understand whether wellbeing effects can be derived from unmediated visits to heritage sites, how much exposure to heritage is necessary to experience wellbeing effects, whether and how benefits may be accumulated, how long wellbeing effects may last following visits, and the nature of these wellbeing effects. In addition, it will establish appropriate psychological measures (qualitative and quantitative), test a web-based data collection interface, examine participant choices and their characteristics, and assess participant adherence and response rates prior to developing a clinical trial.

Inclusion Criteria:The participant must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the study:Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.Self-reported subclinical levels of low wellbeingParticipant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.NHS Staff at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustExclusion Criteria:The participant may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:Having been diagnosed with and/or received treatment for any mental health issues in the past 12 monthsUnder 18Unable to give informed consent for participation in the study