Our Thrive at Work programme supports business leaders with the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce.
We have a variety of easy access tools and resources to help you apply best practice. We can also support you with the Mental Health at Work Commitment and Mental Health Work Standards.
Our eLearning 'Managing Mental Health at Work' is designed to equip businesses with the confidence and skills to have supportive conversations with their staff about mental health and wellbeing.
Developed in partnership with Mind, the leading mental health charity, the course is free to access for private sector and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the West of England.
93% felt they could apply what they’ve learned to their role. Take it today.
Wellness Actions Plans (WAPs) are an easy, practical way of helping your colleagues and direct reports to support their own mental health at work.
The Mental Health at Work Commitment and Standards give employers a simple framework to support their employees, helping you make a long-term impact on your staff's wellbeing.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) provides lots of advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed through their Wellbeing Hub.
This training gives you a better understanding of the signs to look out for and skills are required to approach someone you think is struggling. Take it today, it can take as little as 5 minutes and you could save a life.
Get psychological first aid training and help people with different needs to cope with the emotional impact of Covid-19.
An immediate emotional and practical support helpline provided by the NHS. It's a free, confidential 24/7 line for people who live in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
Call 0800 0126549.
Our Frontline offers round-the-clock one-to-one mental health support, by call or text, from trained volunteers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
Active workplaces are healthier, happier and more productive, with less stress, lower absence and better performance. Now more than ever, being active is vital for the health of your people and your business.
Please visit Active Workplaces to receive support from your local Active Partnership, Wesport.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 49. In the UK, approximately three-quarters of all suicides are male.
The Talk Club is a talking and listening community for men. It's a support network to keep mentally fit and healthy.
Talk Club is now meeting virtually - join now and start sharing.
Mental Health at Work provides lots of resources and tools, including support for line managers, colleagues and staff, ideas on how to improve workplace culture and help to develop policy and practice.
‘How to’ guides for workplace mental health and wellbeing, shared by local employers. This includes a framework for a health and wellbeing policy and examples of interventions to support mental health in the workplace.
Here you'll get guidance for having safe and supportive conversations, how to start a conversation about mental health and suggestions that help you demonstrate appreciation for your staff.
The Happiness Pulse helps you measure, understand and improve wellbeing with a simple online survey. It's a practical wellbeing measurement for thriving people, teams, organisations, communities.
Mind Charity supply information, advice and simple steps to taking care of yourself at work.
We've rounded up further support and guidance on supporting your employees’ mental wellbeing.
Mind Charity has published some useful advice and guidance available here suggesting some simple things individuals can do.
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has produced a list of great desk-based exercises which you can find on this live link.
Visit the NHS One You website for home exercises and an app to download for advice on physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
Centre for Mental Health article, August 2020.
Deloitte report, January 2020.
Business in the Community report, September 2019.
The Thrive at Work West of England programme is delivered by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Thanks also to the contribution from the businesses involved in the Thriving at Work Bristol programme and the Covid-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Group.