Helpful resources, campaigns and guidance

Health and wellbeing at work | Acas

ACAS Framework for positive mental health.

 

Business in the Community (BITC)

• Tel: 020 7566 8650
• Email: info@bitc.org.uk

 

Charities Aid Foundation

How to support employee wellbeing the costs of living crisis.

 

The Department of Health

DoH guidance on workplace adjustments for mental health The Department of Health published this advice on providing reasonable adjustments for mental health conditions, outlining examples of adaptions and good practice on applying any adjustments

 

Education Support Partnership

• Tel: 0800 0562 561
• Text: 07909 341 229
• Email: support@edsupport.org.uk 

Provides free confidential counselling for teachers, including online chat services.

 

Support with employee health and disability - GOV.UK

This guidance is for employers and managers. It will help you support employees and understand any legal requirements. There are links to government and other organisations that can help.

 

Support for Business - NHS Health at Work Network

Good health is good for business and a healthy workforce is a productive one. Attracting and retaining the best people is critical to business success. Occupational health advice can help your business become more productive, reduce sickness absence and save your business money. Find out more at NHS Health Network.

 

Health and Safety Executive

Guidance on how employers can support people with mental health conditions, mental ill health, stress and the management standards.

 

Health in Construction Leadership Group

• Tel: 0113 261 5368

Health in Construction Leadership Group works with construction CEO's to improve health within the sector, with a current focus on mental health. Brings together contractors, clients, the Health and Safety Executive, professional bodies, trade associations and trade unions.

 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

• Tel: 0203 928 0760

Through training and campaigning, MHFA equip people with the skills they need to support their own and others' wellbeing.

Offering a range of evidence-based face to face and digital learning, from awareness raising to skill development. The courses empower people to notices signs of mental ill health, and encourage them to break down barriers, listen in a non-judgemental way, and signpost to support for recovery.

 

How to support mental health at work - Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation has developed a range of publications aimed at tackling mental health in the workplace.

 

Mind's guide to workplace mental health

Mental health charity Mind's dedicated website section on workplace mental health provides guidance to help employers take care of themselves and their staff.

 

Quality standards | NICE

Nice have developed quality standards which was published in March 2017.

 

World Health Organization

The WHO guidelines on mental health at work provide evidence- based recommendations to promote health, prevent mental health conditions, and enable people living with mental health conditions to participate and thrive in work. Find out further information.

 

Useful resources

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 - GOV.UK

More information on the EqualityAct 2010.

 

Employment: Code of Practice | EHRC

The Equality and Human Rights Commission(EHRC) has published a range of guidelines for employers to help them understand their obligations under the Act.

 

Mental health and the law - Supporting mental health at work - Acas

Reasonable Adjustments - ACAS lists a number of suggested adjustments, from page 21 of the guide.

 

Management Standards - HSE

Read and understand the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) 'Management standards for stress'.

 

15 ways to create a healthy work environment | Achievers

Achievers have top tips and resources for making your work place healthy.