Resources

In this 45-minute webinar, the Mental health at Work team explain what the Peer Platform is, and how to get the most out of it.

The Campaign to End Loneliness was created to provide support for those experiencing feelings of loneliness and to campaign on their behalf. You'll find training both for individuals and for teams, as well as free advice on managing your own loneliness.

Tackling workplace loneliness and supporting employees to build social connections can create a more productive and resilient team. This web page covers some key facts about loneliness at work and offers advice on helping staff build connections.

Mind's Workplace Wellbeing team provides support for employers to help raise mental health awareness. They do this through training courses, eLearning, and advising on better mental health policies and practices, through our Workplace Wellbeing Index.

Moto Hospitality, in partnership with Mind and SAMH, is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break.

We know that starting something new can be challenging, and getting active is no exception. On this page, created by Mind, you'll find some handy tips, resources and inspirational stories to help you on your way.

This page from Mind explores what loneliness is, and offers some tips and advice on how to manage these feelings. It includes some ideas on meeting new people, but also focuses on being comfortable in your own company.

This web page from Mind explores common reasons why you might be finding it difficult to get the rest you need, plus some tips on combatting poor sleep.

This PDF guide explains how to use circles to identify the challenges and decisions we face, and determine how we can process them depending on how much control we have over their outcomes.

School staff are caring and conscientious, so it can be easy to end up saying yes to every request. This PDF guide explains what boundaries are, why you need them, and how you can create your own that you are comfortable with.

If you've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment these toolkits can help you get started on each of the six standards.

Neurodiversity workplace consultants Kelly and Hester explain why they set up their own small business, and what other small firms could learn from their mental health journey.

Neurodiversity workplace consultants Kelly and Hester talk about how organisations can become more friendly for their neurodiverse staff in this short video.

This report from the the Joseph Rowntree Foundation explores poverty in the UK - what's causing it, the impact it is having, and what might need to change to help make things better. 

The Burnt Chef Support Service is a free text based service available 24/7 to anyone involved in hospitality who wishes to talk about their mental health.

The Burnt Chef Project has created a series of free resources to support the mental wellbeing of those working in the hospitality industry. It includes a wellness check-in guide, a podcast, and posters you might like to share in your workplace.

This poster encourages kitchen employees to follow the Fair Kitchens TEAMS code - a framework for an open and supportive environment, even when times are tough.

Fair Kitchens have created a range of resources for those working in the hospitality industry. It includes support for LGBTQIA+ employees, advice on giving feedback, and a sign-up form for free online leadership training.

This guide, from Healthy Working Lives, explains why a mental health policy is important for your workplace, and outlines who you should consult when first creating one.

This pack is your first step in implementing the Mental Health at Work Commitment.

This guide from Mind is for people with roles linked to mental health and wellbeing, learning and development, human resources, organisational culture and management. It provides you with ideas and useful resources for developing, enhancing and evidencing you

This guide is for you if you’re already an active champion of mental health or considering whether to become a champion in your service.

The Fire Fighters Charity aims to support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired UK fire fighters. Register your details online and they'll get back to you, or call them on 0800 3898820 to discuss how they could help you.

This summary from Mind outlines how senior leaders can take action and play a vital role in ensuring the Mental Health at Work Commitment leads to improved mental health outcomes for staff and volunteers in their service.

This report reviews the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of employees and on the costs to employers. It outlines an economic argument in favour of employers investing in measures to tackle the problem and in so doing reduce costs.

Reasonable adjustments are changes an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someone's disability. This page will help you understand your obligations as an employer, and how to support staff who request reasonable adjustments.

‘Flexible working’ describes a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work. This guide from the CIPD can help you implement flexible working in your organisation

This guide explores the mental wellbeing of younger workers. It includes recommendations for employers on how to empower their staff, improve their job satisfaction, and foster a supportive workplace culture.

Racism means using the concept of race to judge or treat some people worse than others. This page from Mind is a great place to start if you want to learn more about racism and how it affects people.

This PDF from MQ explores the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having, and provides key recommendations to employers to help them support staff who may be experiencing the biggest impact.