Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing at Workplace
Qualitative feedback from employees led to a baseline mental health audit by Mates in Mind. A strategic plan focused on 4 pillars of health and wellbeing was drafted, discussed, and signed off by senior managers. Training, awareness, support, and promotion initiatives were implemented, including mental health first aid training, employee assistance programs, and regular communications. A working group for health and wellbeing was established to ensure ongoing commitment to staff mental health.
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PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 Starting point Qualitative feedback from employees on mental health and health and wellbeing Mates in Mind undertook a base line Mental Health audit Research- what do other companies do
PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 Leadership and Engagement Strategic plan drafted, focused on 4 pillars of health and wellbeing Discussed with senior managers at usual routine leadership meetings Strategy then signed by the senior business leaders, photographed and communicated across the businesses Senior manager visible support of health and wellbeing strategy shown through their involvement in various activities, e.g. attending training, taking part in 5K Fridays, etc. Health and wellbeing discussed at the same time as Health and Safety by senior business leaders at staff briefings Health and wellbeing a standard topic for discussion during leadership site tours
PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 Training, Awareness, Support, and Promotion Undertook multi level training to ensure all levels of the business had a founding on mental health and work related stress, and that a support structure was available. o Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) Volunteers across departments and shifts were trained Delivered by Mates In Mind Support structure agreed for MHFA Periodic refreshers undertaken in house o Train the Trainer for Start the Conversation Volunteer MHFA undertook training on how to deliver start the conversation training o Managing the Conversation training This training is for all persons on site, regardless of job title who have responsibility for another person. Half day session Delivered by Mates In Mind o Start the Conversation session Delivered by staff (MHFA who have done the Train the Trainer session) This session is for every employee Circa 1 hour
PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 Training, Awareness, Support, and Promotion Employee Assistance Programme supplied as part of insurance Income Protection Insurance policy- counselling by employer referral Occupational Health Service on site Provision of Thrive App Access to Mental Health First Aiders Health and Wellbeing incorporated into staff briefings (face to face and remote)- in first session they scoped what the HWB plan should include. Regular communications (e.g. emails, leaflets, letters, posters, TV screens) include health and wellbeing (annual plan, framed around qualitative feedback, key national dates, or as data directs) Advertisement and support for twice monthly webinars held by Thrive.
PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 Training, Awareness, Support, and Promotion Working Group for Health and Wellbeing, some outcomes/work in progress 5K Friday Gym Canteen review Volunteering Sporting events MOT s Picnic Tables New OH Centre o o o o o o o o Health and Wellbeing included as an aspect in dedicated Health and Safety meetings Health and Wellbeing a standard topic for discussion during leadership site tours Staff can self refer to Occupational Health SharePoint page for accessible health and wellbeing material for all MHFA resource page of material for their role E-learning available Flu jabs Cycle to work scheme
PABIAC Objective 2 PABIAC Objective 2 (Some) Next Steps Currently creating an UK Health Board to collaboratively review (OH) data and initiatives Exploring concept of UK HWB round tables HWB Hubs being created- dedicated boards with printed material and sign posting Further mental and physical health apps and services via insurer to come, including self referral mental health counselling, health and fitness advise and tracking, blood analysis for some conditions and indicators for future conditions.
