Work related stress, worker wellbeing and mental health
HSE has resources to help employers support staff with work-related stress and mental health conditions. Planning, training and support can all reduce pressure and bring stress levels down.
These resources include a guide to spotting signs of stress, advice for line managers on how to support workers with their mental health and a link to a talking tool kit, which can help employers plan conversations with workers and prevent stress in the changing working environment.
Lifeline
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health Helpline
FREEPHONE 0808 808 2121
From 1 October 2020 Lifeline’s hours will be:
11am – 11pm Monday – Friday
2pm – 11pm Saturday – Sunday
Lifeline is a free, confidential and anonymous telephone helpline service that is currently available from 11am – 11pm Monday – Friday and 2pm – 11pm Saturday – Sunday (usually 7pm – 11pm). The Line provides listening support and information to someone experiencing mental distress or if you are supporting someone in distress.
Are you needing someone to talk to, perhaps struggling with day-to-day life, feeling anxious or depressed, experienced a recent bereavement or other losses in your life? You may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, self-harm or other difficult thoughts.
Our trained volunteers are here to offer support. It may be easier to talk to someone anonymously – we are here for you. At Lifeline we do not give advice but enable you to explore options and signpost where necessary.
Lifeline is supported by CPSL Mind and other partners.
CCVS Coffee time briefing: 5 Ways to Wellbeing resources
Our 5 Ways to Wellbeing coffee time briefing was led by Anna Gilchrist who is the Coordinator for the Illuminate Community Group.
Illuminate is a professional, not-for-profit organisation that specialises in mental health coaching and training to help people make positive changes. ‘We work with individuals in the community who are unemployed and with businesses.
During the briefing Anna referred to the following resources to help individuals to manage their mental health and wellbeing:
A resource from New Zealand: Five Ways to Wellbeing at Work Toolkit