This section will help you to identify the things you can do to boost your own wellbeing including resources to support you with your mental, physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Information is provided by topic, including links, signposting to supporting organisations, reading material and podcasts.
YourCare - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Available, 24/7, 365 days a year. You'll find a wide range of care and support specialists waiting to hear from you. You can use this service as many or as few times as you like, there's no limit on the support you can receive.
Access to Work Mental Health Support Service
The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, set up and funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), can give you a mental health professional to talk to if you are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Occupational health
People Asset Management (PAM) provides advice to the Council and its employees with regard to fitness for work, prevention of work-related ill health and the promotion of good health.
Occupational stress
Information relating to the management of occupational stress should episodes occur and how good management practices can reduce the likelihood of employee's suffering from occupational stress.
Wellbeing support
This section brings together a wide range of recommended internal and external health and wellbeing information, guidance, and support. It contains quick links to the relevant resources that can be accessed online along with access to internal communications.
Mental wellbeing
Preventative measures and support to help you if you may be experiencing a mental health problem. This section signposts to local and national support organisations.
Physical wellbeing
Looking after your physical wellbeing is key to supporting your overall wellbeing including your mental health. Information to support you with exercise, healthy eating and sleeping.
Financial wellbeing
If you are struggling with your finances, please ask for help. This section signposts to local and national support organisations.
Social wellbeing
Information, advice and support for you if you are concerned about drug use, alcohol or gambling
Gender related wellbeing
This section includes a range of support for women, men and other gender identities