Blog Post 21/08/2020 Supporting police mental wellbeing through COVID-19 and BLM Author Beckett Frith Senior Content Officer, Mental Health at Work Category: Opinion piece Tags: policing From now on, on Mental Health at Work we’ll be focusing more on the experiences of people who have been less represented on our site... Read article
Blog Post 02/06/2020 Helping teachers support their mental health during the COVID-19 crisis Author Leon Smith Chief Customer Officer at Twinkl Category: Our Frontline Tags: education I’m Leon Smith, Twinkl’s Chief Customer Officer. I oversee the customer experience and marketing teams at Twinkl, who engage with Twinkl’s members and the wider... Read article
Resources Managing anxiety during the coronavirus crisis Website 2 0 Education Support have put together a series of resources to help teachers and educators to cope with feelings of anxiety caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Free By: Education Support View resource Read more
Blog Post 09/04/2020 Thanking the hidden heroes of the coronavirus – retail workers Author Tamara Hill Policy Adviser – Employment and Skills at the British Retail Consortium Category: Opinion piece Tags: retail Tamara Hill, Policy Adviser of Employment and Skills for the British Retail Consortium, wants to thank some of the unsung heroes who are working in... Read article
Toolkit Supporting the mental health of NHS staff: the role of leaders, managers and champions The NHS workforce is facing one of its greatest ever challenges. Prioritising mental health and wellbeing is vital, now more than ever. These guides from Mind and the BMA can help. View toolkit
Resources Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed Web page 1 0 This guide from the FSB explains everything small businesses and the self-employed need to know about the government's help during the coronavirus outbreak. Free By: Federation of Small Businesses View resource Read more
Resources COVID-19: returning to the workplace Web page 2 0 This guide from CIPD explains many of the factors you will need to think about to prepare for people returning to the workplace. Free By: CIPD View resource Read more
Resources Coronavirus and work Web page 1 0 Mind have created a web page filled with advice and support for you and your team to help manage your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. Free By: 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
Resources CMHA Interview with Unmind: Coronavirus – How can people stay mentally healthy? Video 0 1 This video and web page explores ways we can look after our mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Free By: City Mental Health Alliance + 1 other organisation View resource Read more
Resources COVID-19: supporting carers in the workplace Web page 2 0 Business in the Community have created this guide to help employers to provide the right support for their working carers and ensure their wellbeing. Free By: Business in the Community View resource Read more
Resources Returning to the workplace after the COVID-19 lockdown PDF 1 0 This PDF guide covers some of the areas you will need to think about as staff come back, including managing the risk of the virus transmitting, providing reassurance, and teaching line managers about new procedures. Free By: The Society of Occupational Medicine + 4 other organisations View resource Read more
Resources How leaders can help their teams look after their wellbeing in challenging times PDF 1 0 If your workplace has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be worried about the wellbeing of your staff. This guide from Bupa explores some ways leaders can help their teams look after their own mental health in challenging times. Free By: Bupa Foundation View resource Read more
Resources Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus: ambulance Web page This guide from Mind is designed help you make sense of the things you’ve seen and experienced in the ambulance service during coronavirus. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Quick Resources 10 stress busters Web page This web page from the NHS outlines ten easy ways for you to reduce the amount of stress you experience. It includes tips on remaining positive, connecting with people, and getting active. Free By: NHS View resource Read more
Resources The power of emotional intelligence Web page 1 0 Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to understand the emotions you and others feel, and be able to use those feelings in positive ways. This guide can help you and your team develop your EQ skills. Free By: NHS England and NHS Improvement View resource Read more
Resources Responding to stress experienced by hospital staff working with COVID-19 Website The COVID Trauma Response Working Group have designed a site for healthcare leaders to help them manage their teams and keep them happy and productive in this challenging time. Free By: COVID Trauma Response Working Group View resource Read more
Resources Managing feelings about lockdown easing Web page 1 0 As the UK begins to lift its lockdown, many people are returning to their usual places of work. This page from Mind explores what you might be feeling about the lockdown lifting, and offers ways to help you manage these changes. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Resources Top tips to support your wellbeing whilst working from home PDF 1 0 During the coronavirus outbreak, many legal professionals might be working from home for the first time. This PDF guide from Eversheds Sutherland explores ways you can look after your wellbeing while during this period. Free By: Eversheds Sutherland 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 Coping with what you’ve experienced during coronavirus: police Web page This guide from Mind is designed help you make sense of the things you’ve seen and experienced working in the police service during coronavirus. Free By: Mind View resource Read more
Resources Working well from home under self-quarantine for coronavirus Web page 2 0 Some people may be working from home for the first time due to the coronavirus outbreak. This guide can help it feel easier and less isolating. Free By: Leapers View resource Read more
Quick Resources Advice for care workers on managing mental health amid the coronavirus outbreak Web page This article from trade magazine Home Care Insight breaks down the key information from the World Health Organisation for care workers, including all the relevant tips and advice for your profession. Free By: Home Care Insight View resource Read more
Quick Resources Wellbeing support by telephone for essential staff Web page Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are always there to listen. As part of Our Frontline, essential services staff who are working on the frontlines can call free on 116 123 to speak in confidence with a trained listening volunteer. Free By: Samaritans View resource Read more
Toolkit Small businesses and the self-employed: moving out of the pandemic The pandemic has been a time of prolonged worry for small businesses. Now's the time to focus on mental health as part of our post-pandemic recovery. View toolkit
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 The recovery phase Web page 0 1 Trauma at work can have lasting consequences. This guide explains the effects of trauma using the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing as an example, and discusses what a managed recovery time might look like. Free By: NHS England and NHS Improvement View resource Read more
Quick Resources Wellbeing support by text for health and social care staff Website As part of Our Frontline, Shout provides a free 24/7 text support service for social care and NHS staff who are working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. Text FRONTLINE to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer. Free By: Shout View resource Read more
Resources Supporting bereavement PDF 1 0 It's likely that, at some point, you will be working alongside somebody who is grieving the death of a loved one. This PDF guide from Dying Matters explains what you might expect to see when someone is grieving, and suggests ways you can help. Free By: Hospice UK / Dying Matters View resource Read more
Resources Death, bereavement and grief Video 0 1 Bereavement is sadly something that can affect any of your employees at any time. Business in the Community (BITC) have created a webinar which explores the impact of bereavement on employees, and explains what organisations can do to help. Free Provide your name and email address to view By: Business in the Community View resource Read more