A fundamental element of the council's People Strategy (PDF, 559 KB)(opens new window)and Employee Health And Wellbeing Framework (PDF, 625 KB)(opens new window)is the commitment to create a healthy and safe working environment for its workforce.

Good mental and physical health is fundamental to general wellbeing and the council acknowledges the benefits of supporting employees to achieve healthy working lives, maintaining high levels of morale and productivity in the workplace.

Below you will find the councils Employee Mental Well-being Policy along with associated guidance.

Policy/Procedure

• Employee Mental Well-Being Policy (PDF, 301 KB)(opens new window)

Guidance

• Employee Mental Well-Being Guidance (PDF, 129 KB)(opens new window)
• EIB Issue 17 Employee Well-Being (June 2018) (PDF, 169 KB)(opens new window)

Stress Action

• Stress Action Plan Template (Word doc, 21 KB)(opens new window)
• Stress Action Protocols (PDF, 89 KB)(opens new window)
• Management Guidance - Workplace Stressors (PDF, 104 KB)(opens new window)
• HSE Stress Talking Toolkit (general) (PDF, 31 MB)(opens new window)
• HSE Stress Talking Toolkit (education) (PDF, 33 MB)(opens new window) (to be used in educational establishments only)