Mental health in the workplace

Stress, depression and anxiety are estimated to be the cause of more working days lost than any other work-related illness (Health & Safety Executive statistics 2009/10). Sick pay reduces your profits, covering the absent workers adds more pressure and loss of valued and talented people costs you more than money.

Led and supported by employers, the North West Mindful Employer^® Network seeks to address these issues through sharing best practice, offering mutual support and highlighting available resources.

North West Mindful Employer^® Network

The network provides an informal, relaxed setting in which to meet colleagues from other employers to discuss issues of common concern. The agenda is set by the group and generally focuses on topics connected to supporting staff who experience mental health conditions.

The network is open to any employer in the North West, whether small, medium or large, private, public or voluntary sector.

Mindful Employer

The network is working in partnership with the UK-wide Mindful Employer initiative. Mindful Employer is run by and is a Registered Trade Mark of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Visit www.mindfulemployer.net for more information or click here for an information sheet.