Staff News - October 2022
Guide to Employee Health and Wellbeing
During these times of uncertainty and global unrest there is a wide range of support available for employees who may be feeling overwhelmed and whose mental wellbeing may be being impacted by work, personal or external stressors and doubt.
Below is a list of internal and external support available to employees and we would encourage anyone who may be struggling to seek help whenever they need it.
Available Support:
- Confidential conversations with your line manager
- Employee Assistant Programme provides support in areas such as bereavement counselling, mental wellbeing support, and financial advice
Register online: here. Organisation code: j5n2Rh73
- HR phoneline and mailbox – 01349 886610 HR@highland.gov.uk
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit (including Mental Health Representative contact details)
- Bullying and Harassment Policy and contacts
- L&D Health and safety courses – What is Mental Health and Keeping an Eye on Mental Health
- NWOW
- Mental Health & Money Advice
- NHS - Every Mind Matters
- ALISS – Services | ALISS
- Penumbra
Support for families and friends – compassionate and personalised support, including practical support. Support available from named practitioner for up to 2 years
suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot
08004714768 (not 24/7 – please leave a message)
- James Support Group
Monthly meetings in Inverness, Dingwall, Invergordon, Thurso, Nairn Aviemore and Elgin (see www.jamessupportgroup.com or Facebook page)
One to one sessions available
Zoom meetings by arrangement
07563572471 24/7 Helpline
- Samaritans - 116 123 (calls are free and do not show on a phone bill)
- Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87 (Monday to Thursday 6pm – 2am; Friday 6pm to Monday 6am)
- MikeysLine - 07786 207755 (Sunday to Thursday 6pm - 10pm, Friday to Saturday 7pm - 7am)
- Ewen’s Room - 0800 689 3317 (Weekdays 5pm - 10pm; Weekends 12 noon - 10pm)
Email contact: HR@highland.gov.uk