The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is delivered by Remploy on behalf of Access to Work across England, Scotland and Wales.
Support is available to individuals who are experiencing difficulties at work due to depression, anxiety, stress and/or other mental health conditions. This service is of no cost to an organisation or it's employees and can complement any occupational health scheme or employee assistance programme a company already has in place. It is delivered by Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants who are fully trained professionals with expertise in mental health and its impact in the workplace. The support can include:
- Workplace mental well-being support and advice for nine months, which is tailored to the needs of the individual.
- Help for individuals to identify successful workplace and condition coping strategies that will support their success.
- Advice on simple adjustments that could be implemented to help individuals fulfill their role.
- A step-by-step support plan for individuals to follow, helping them to get back on track.
- Helping employers to fully understand what support they can offer to employees with a mental health condition (with their permission).
- Support provided in an appropriate environment, in respect of the individual's wishes.
Information regarding the service can be accessed here.
