17 September 2008

WORKFORCE/WORKPLACE

Recognising and responding to mental health problems in the workplace: why beyondblue? (9th September 2008)
A training programme to help line managers to support staff with depression is from today being tested in the UK for the first time. The beyondblue National Workplace Programme, part of Australia's national depression initiative, gives line managers in businesses across Australia the skills, knowledge and confidence to offer the right support to people who are experiencing distress. Sainsbury Centre is testing whether the beyondblue National Workplace Programme will work in the UK. It is providing the training to line managers from UK employers including the Department of Health, Kent County Council, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Mail Group, the submarines business of Rolls-Royce and Tate & Lyle and will then find out how useful it has been.
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Top tips for Healthier Workplaces (8th September 2008)

The aim of this publication is to enable local workplaces within Cheshire and Merseyside to focus on the actions they can take to promote the health of their existing and prospective employees. Top tips is closely tied to the Choosing Health priority areas, and draws together evidence, national policy, and targets as well as examples of good practice, for the Choosing Health priority areas.
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