Toolkit Our Frontline: support for social care workers Care workers are facing a unique scenario right now. But managing your mental health is just as important as getting to work. Let us help. View toolkit
Quick Resources Managing remote teams in challenging times Video 1 0 Many organisations will not be used to all staff to be working from home at the same time. This video and web page from explores ways in which you can manage your team when you are all in different locations. Free By: City Mental Health Alliance View resource Read more
Resources Returning to the workplace: line manager 1:1 conversation guide PDF 1 0 This PDF guide from Unilever has been designed to help line managers to start one-on-one conversations with their teams about how they are feeling about their return to work after a long period of working from home or furlough. Free By: Unilever View resource Read more
Toolkit Our Frontline: Supporting educators’ mental health during the pandemic During the COVID-19 crisis, educators might be feeling the pressure more than ever. Twinkl, the education specialists, have some suggestions about what can help. View toolkit
Blog Post 07/07/2020 It’s not like anything we’ve ever experienced Author Denise Birkett Samaritans volunteer and Ward Sister on a respiratory ward affected by coronavirus Category: Our Frontline Tags: healthcare As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Resources Remote working: a practical safety guide for businesses Web page 1 0 Remote working is the reality for more and more of us. Whether you're already doing it, or are considering implementing it for the first time with your staff, this guide runs through the issues to think about. Free By: Glide View resource Read more
Resources Mind’s example guide: Staying well during furlough PDF 1 0 If you'd like to offer advice to help your furloughed staff to look after their wellbeing, this guide from Mind can be used as an example. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Resources Contacting relatives by phone to communicate the death of a patient PDF 0 0 Breaking the news of a death by telephone, rather than face-to-face, can have an impact on your mental wellbeing. This guide talks you through making such a call in a way that is sensitive, compassionate and protects your wellbeing. Free By: The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford View resource Read more
Toolkit Our Frontline: support for emergency services Focusing on your mental health can seem tricky in the emergency services - and right now, it's an extraordinary time. Let us help. View toolkit
Resources Mind’s line manager guidance during coronavirus PDF 1 0 Throughout the pandemic, there are new issues for line managers to consider. Mind produced this guidance to support and inform their own line managers. It's a useful example of the subjects you might cover with your own colleagues. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Resources FSB Care Web page 1 0 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) offers free access to a personal nurse adviser, an experienced Registered Mental or General Nurse for its members, which can help your staff to get medical attention sooner. With paid subscription FSB membership required By: Federation of Small Businesses View resource Read more
Resources Suicide prevention and postvention Web page 0 1 NHS Employers have put together this short web page with facts about suicide, links to resources which might be helpful for managers, and signposting to crisis help for those at risk of suicide. Free By: NHS Employers View resource Read more
Toolkit Our Frontline: support for healthcare workers Right now, healthcare workers are facing an extremely challenging situation. Taking care of your mental health might be taking a back seat. Let us help. View toolkit
Toolkit Lockdown: Looking out for ourselves and each other Locked down in the middle of winter, it can be difficult to feel positive. We share some tips and resources for supporting each other. View toolkit
Blog Post 16/12/2020 My main support through the whole situation this year has been people who are in the same boat as me Author Nikki Firefighter for London Fire Brigade London Fire Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 20/11/2020 It all started with banana bread Author Sabrina Bramble Freelance writer, Mental Health at Work Category: Opinion piece As England’s lockdown continues, guest writer Sabrina Bramble shares her experiences of coping with the challenges it brings, and offers advice and encouragement to those... Read article
Blog Post 09/09/2020 My years as a police officer didn’t prepare me for these scenes Author Jane Metropolitan Police officer Category: Our Frontline Tags: emergency services, police As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Quick Resources Coping with uncertainty: how to stop worrying about the things you can’t control Web page It feels as though there is a lot of uncertainty to deal with at the moment. This article from Stylist has helpful tips on focusing on what you can control and what you have power over - including your own responses to situations and events. Free By: Stylist View resource Read more
Blog Post 06/11/2020 I’ve seen people having to say goodbye to their loved one, knowing they would die alone Author Jane Osborne Clinical Nurse Specialist at St Clare Hospice Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 13/08/2021 Anxiety in the new world Author James Routledge Founder, Sanctus Category: Opinion piece James Routledge is the Founder of Sanctus, a purpose-driven organisation that supports employee mental health through proactive and preventative one-to-one coaching in the workplace. He’s a... Read article
Blog Post 04/12/2020 I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had a little cry when I’ve felt overwhelmed Author Becky Former Teacher at Twinkl Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 31/07/2020 Employers are vital ‘bridges to safety’ for those experiencing domestic abuse Author Beckett Frith Senior Content Officer, Mental Health at Work Category: Issue insight Tags: domestic abuse Our mental wellbeing is complex and affected by all parts of our lives. Domestic abuse, whether from an intimate partner or a family member, can... Read article
Blog Post 22/03/2021 You help others. Let us be there for you Author Brenda Phillips Samaritans volunteer Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 11/12/2020 Thinking about clinically vulnerable colleagues Author Ewan Main Product Manager, Mental Health at Work Category: Opinion piece I had no idea I was among the delightfully-named ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ until the letter landed on my doorstep in March. I’m not unwell at... Read article
Blog Post 06/07/2020 Our frontline workers are greater than heroes – they’re human Author Beckett Frith Senior Content Officer, Mental Health at Work Category: Opinion piece Tags: our frontline When we hold NHS staff and other frontline workers up to an impossible standard, we may risk leaving them without the support they need. Beckett Frith calls... Read article
Blog Post 04/03/2021 Supporting employees returning after long-term leave Author Sophie Cox Senior Comms and Marketing Officer, Mental Health at Work Category: Opinion piece It can always feel a little daunting returning to work after some time off. If you’ve been away for a significant amount of timeGuide for... Read article
Blog Post 04/12/2020 The signs that a colleague may be struggling are as diverse as the people themselves Author Abi Manager of Freeman Brothers Funeral Directors Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 11/05/2020 Working and volunteering during the pandemic Author Anne Cooper GP Practice Manager and listening volunteer at Samaritans Ealing Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article
Blog Post 06/07/2021 To provide the best care for our patients, we must take care of ourselves Author Kate Heaps CEO of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice Category: Our Frontline Read article
Blog Post 07/12/2020 My advice would be to turn to each other Author Shaun Royal Mail Category: Our Frontline As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll... Read article