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Information and Resources for workplaces

Improving Mental health in the workplace

Paying attention to workplace mental health has never been more important. The following resources can help you to make positive changes in your workplace

• ​ Mind- How to implement the Thriving at work standards
• ACAS- promoting positive mental health in the workplace
• Business in the Community-Mental health for employer’s toolkit
• ​ HSE stress and mental health at work info and resources
• HSE guidance on suicide prevention

Information and resources for managers and supervisors 

For employees to stay well and in work it is vital for them to be able to talk to managers about mental health. Starting a conversation about mental health with a staff member doesn't have to be difficult and there are a variety of resources available to help. 

• ​ People Manager’s guide to mental health
• Mind- Wellness Action plan- guide for managers and employees
• Download early years staff wellbeing resources for managers and teams by Anna Freud, resources on individual activities, Writing a policy pullout and Putting your ideas into action poster below.
• HSE stress and mental health at work info and resources
• Stress Talking toolkits are designed to help managers talk with workers as part of their overall approach to preventing and managing work-related stress
• Supporting the financial wellbeing of your employees and you - Mind
  

Details of support available

The Mental Health Information Point is a first port of call if you know you need help or advice but are not sure who to contact. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know, the website provides information and contacts for a broad range of services for people of all ages.

• www.halton.gov.uk/mhinfopoint
• ​ Education support provide FREE confidential telephone support and counselling to anyone working in education​
  

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

Supporting your own mental health and wellbeing has never been more important:

• ​​​​​ Every mind matters- advice and practical tips for looking after your mental health
• Mind- Wellness Action plan

Working from home

For information on how to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy if you're working from home visit:

• Mind- Working from home Wellness Action plan​
  

Training available for workplaces

Free e learning training available

• Wellbeing in the workplace online learning from Samaritans
• Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module
• Zero Suicide Alliance e learning training

Fully funded training is available from Halton Health Improvement Team for organisations in Halton

• Mental health awareness
• Mental health awareness for managers
• Suicide awareness
• Stress awareness
• Stress awareness for managers

Training can be delivered in person or virtually for further information please ​email HIT@halton.gov.uk or call 0300 029 0029