Resources Contacting relatives by phone to communicate the death of a resident during the COVID-19 pandemic PDF 0 0 Breaking the news of the death of a resident 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
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
Resources Managing the wellbeing of remote workers Podcast episode 0 0 Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, many people started working from home for the first time. This podcast explores the difficulties working remotely can cause, and discusses ways you can ensure you're still taking care of your staff's wellbeing. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work: a guide for employers PDF 0 0 This PDF guide from CIPD covers the key facts you need to know about the law and alcohol/drugs, how to cope with an employee disclosing they have a problem, and creating a safe environment where substance abuse is not being encouraged. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work: training scenarios PDF 0 0 Drug and alcohol misuse can be a sign of a mental health concern. This PDF guide from the CIPD presents three different situations you might be faced with, and asks you to think of the ways your organisation might deal with it. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work: guidance for line managers PDF 0 0 Drug or alcohol problems can affect anyone, and it's possible their use might impact on someone's work performance. This guidance from the CIPD aims to help line managers to effectively support and manage someone who is struggling with drugs and/or alcohol. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Top tips: planning training to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work PDF 0 0 This PDF from CIPD is aimed at HR professionals and trainers who will be helping line managers to recognise and manage alcohol and drug problems at work. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources How leaders can help their teams look after their wellbeing in challenging times PDF 0 0 For school leaders, this is a time to be looking after the wellbeing of your teams, as well as your own. This PDF guide from Bupa Foundation provides four key areas for leaders to focus on when thinking about how they can support their teams. Free By: Bupa Foundation View resource Read more
Resources A guide to compassionate bereavement support Web page 0 0 This page from CIPD discusses ways you can create a bereavement policy which can take into account individual circumstances and help build a supportive environment. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Wellbeing for Educators PDF 0 0 With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way we live our lives day-to-day, these are difficult times to be working in the education sector. This guide from Bupa Foundation explores the concept of Personal Energy, which can help keep you feeling calm. Free By: Bupa Foundation View resource Read more
Resources The wellbeing of project professionals PDF 0 0 This PDF guide from APM explores the unique challenges faced by project managers and where certain areas of stress might lie. It concludes with a number of recommendations for both organisations and individuals. Free By: Association for Project Management View resource Read more
Resources Leaders: Looking after your teams Web page 0 0 As a leader, your key role is always to guide and support your team. This one-page guide from Our NHS People explores what you can do as a leader to ensure your team feels supported during periods of pressure. Free By: NHS England and NHS Improvement View resource Read more
Resources The need for coworking designed for neurodiverse people Web page 1 0 In this blog post from UnderPinned, several contributors with experience of autism talk about the problems they can face when working in a space with others, and the ways they have found to cope. Free By: UnderPinned View resource Read more
Resources Three people reveal what it’s like to live with executive function disorder Web page 0 0 Executive function disorder is linked to the autism spectrum and attention deficit disorders like ADHD. In this article from the Metro, three people share their experiences of having executive function disorder. Free By: Metro.co.uk View resource Read more
Resources Support at work – a guide for autistic people Web page 0 0 If you're autistic and in work, there are a few things that might be helpful for you to think about. This guide is full of useful tips on all sorts of issues, from office behaviour to your legal rights. Free By: National Autistic Society View resource Read more
Resources How I hid my autism to fit in Web page 0 0 Some autistic people try to 'camouflage' their differences in order to fit in with those around them. In this article, an autistic woman explains how this feels and the effect it had on her life. Free By: BBC News View resource Read more
Resources Practical financial skills to manage money Web page 0 0 This guide from Finty aims to equip you with money management skills and an understanding of the link between your health and finances. Free By: Finty View resource Read more
Resources Washington Mind training courses Web page 0 0 Washington Mind deliver a range of training courses to help organisations in the Washington, Sunderland and Coalfields areas to build a mentally healthy workplace for their staff. Paid for Enquire via website to order By: Washington Mind View resource Read more
Resources COVID-19 mental wellbeing guidance Web page 0 0 If you're a manager within the NHS, you will need to be thinking about the wellbeing of your staff during the pandemic. This guide talks you through three stages of support and recovery for NHS managers. Free By: NHS Employers View resource Read more
Quick Resources Ten top tips: healthy remote working PDF 0 0 Working from home can be stressful. These tips for line managers can help you to keep your staff feeling supported when they are not able to come into work. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Kelly Grainger: adults with autism Video 0 0 There are many things in an everyday workplace environment that might make life harder for autistic people that their neurotypical colleagues might not notice, or be able to ignore. In this radio show, Kelly discusses his experience of having autism. Free By: Men’s Radio Station View resource Read more
Resources Autistic burnout explained Web page 0 0 ‘Autistic burnout’ is the intense physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by a loss of skills, that some autistic adults experience. This article explains what autistic burnout feels like and what might cause it in the workplace. Free By: Spectrum View resource Read more
Resources Mental Health at Work Commitment: webinar series Web page 2 0 Mind has run a series of webinars, in collaboration with expert partners, to help bring to life the different standards that form the Mental Health at Work Commitment. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Resources Our NHS People website Website -1 4 Our NHS People has created this website to help healthcare workers to take steps to maintain their physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing. This includes a free wellbeing support helpline, a 24/7 text alternative, and free mindfulness apps. Free By: NHS England and NHS Improvement View resource Read more
Quick Resources Mental wellbeing in the workplace infographic Web page 2 0 COVID-19 has highlighted the tremendous pressures on the NHS workforce. This infographic from NHS Employers provides a range of up-to-date key statistics and facts about workforce mental wellbeing in the workplace. Free By: NHS Employers View resource Read more
Resources Thrive at Work West of England Website 1 0 This website aims to provide businesses in the West of England with mental health and wellbeing e-learning and resources. Free By: West of England Growth Hub 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
Resources Compassionate Employers Web page 1 0 Terminal illness, caring for a loved one, and bereavement can affect anyone. Hospice UK's Compassionate Employers programme offers advice and support for organisations who want to look out for their employees during these difficult times. Paid for Enquire via website to order By: Hospice UK View resource Read more
Resources A complete guide to how to talk about racism at work right now Web page Racism comes in many different forms, and has a far-reaching impact. This article explains how racism might come about in your workplace, explores ways in which you can start conversations about it and begin to plan solutions. Free By: Ladders View resource Read more
Resources Why forming ‘diversity’ committees with Black staff, who have no expertise in D&I or anti-racism, is tokenising Web page This LinkedIn article by anti-racism activist Nova Reid explains the problems created when organisations assume their Black staff are experts on racism. Free By: Nova Reid View resource Read more