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Standard 5 - Provide Mental Health Tools and Support

We want all staff to have access to internal and external support so that support for mental health is comprehensive.  Access to the tools below are shared in policy and on the staff intranet and our Quality of Life Framework (Staff) also illustrates how we aim to support all colleagues in all areas of their life.

Internal Resources and Tools:

HEALTH ASSURED

Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is offered through Health Assured: HealthAssuredEap.co.uk  Contact your local HR representative for login details.







HEADSPACE APP

All staff have access to the Headspace App for free: Meditation and Sleep Made Simple - Headspace.         

Contact HR for your enrolment link, if this has not already been shared or if you have forgotten the login details.







External Resources and Tools:

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

Home – Mental Health At Work







EVERY MIND MATTERS FROM THE NHS

Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

 

Anxiety UK runs a helpline staffed by volunteers with personal experience of anxiety from 09:30 – 17:30, Monday to Friday.  Call: 03444 775 774 or Text: 07537 416905

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

MIND Infoline provides information on a range of mental health topics to support people in their own areas from 09:00-18:00, Monday to Friday.  Call: 0300 123 3393 or email: info@mind.org.uk

Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day and in full confidence.  Call: 116 123 or Text: shout to 85258 or Email: jo@samaritans.org