Workplace wellbeing for local employers in South Gloucestershire
Creating working cultures that are supportive of and help to maintain the mental and physical health of staff has positive outcomes for everyone. It helps to attract and retain happy employees, reduces absences, and increases productivity.
Outlined below are sources of Information and advice available to support all employers and their employees in South Gloucestershire.
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Local and national wellbeing schemes for workplaces
Signing up to one of these schemes can help you implement wellbeing policy and practices throughout your workplace.
Wellbeing Charter- Health at Work
The West of England Good Employment Charter
Workplace Wellbeing Index-Mind
The mental wellbeing of employees can have a big impact on a workplace. It is important to have a culture through your business that is open, and employees feel comfortable talking about their mental wellbeing. These conversations are not always the easiest to have as a manager but here are some resources to help.
Support available for managers
- Free e-Learning for managers – the course is designed to equip managers with the confidence and skills to have supportive conversations with their staff about mental health and wellbeing. Developed in partnership with Mind, the leading mental health charity, the course is free to access
- Wellness Action Plan - a practical way of helping people support their own mental wellbeing and a good tool for managers to use to start the conversation.
- Suicide Awareness Training – this 20-minute training gives you a better understanding of the signs to look out for and skills required to approach someone you think is struggling
- Support for staff receiving in-work benefits with career development with Future Bright
- Carers Support Centre offer information and support for staff who are also carers
- Community Learning and Skills Service can help support workplace development and staff wellbeing
- Mental Health At Work website
- ACAS guidance
- Business in the community – Mental health toolkit for employers
- For workplaces-MHFA England
Support available for staff
- Mind guidance for mental health at work – good guide for employees
- Action for Happiness 10 keys to happier living
- 5_ways_to_wellbeing
- The Samaritans
- Cruse Bereavement Care
- South Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Information
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Vitaminds (NHS Talking Therapies) - free and confidential NHS service, you do not need to visit your GP you can self-refer. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, excessive worry and low mood they may be able to help.
The connection between mental and physical health and the importance of a healthy lifestyle are well documented. With the pace of change in society and at work, physical wellbeing is more important than ever in helping us stay resilient and able to meet the challenges of the day head-on. By promoting activities which are good for physical wellbeing, you can help keep your workforce healthy, drive engagement and reduce absences.
One You South Gloucestershire is the perfect tool to support your employees to look after their physical wellbeing. Access our range of helpful support and resources by visiting the links below;
- Manage your Weight: For information about maintaining a healthy weight, healthy eating and food support.
- Move More: For information about walking groups, running groups and resources to help get you more active.
- Quit Smoking: For information about local smokefree services, stop smoking aids and other tools and resources.
- Drink Less: For advice about cutting back on alcohol, alongside information on available treatment options.
- Check your Health: For information about the NHS Health Check programme, alongside other self-care apps and resources.