Work and Education

We all know that at times, the work we do can be rather stressful and can spill into our own time. It is important to have good work place mental health for productivity, but also because it directly relates to our well-being in our private lives, which can influence not only ourselves, but those around us. It is also vital to understand that our other family members have these stresses too, whether they are at work or still in education.

This page provides useful links to organisations that support mental health and well-being in the work place.

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ACAS

(Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)

Provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law.

Phone: 0300 123 1100
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Education Support Partnership

A charity dedicated to improving the well being and mental health of the education workforce. Free confidential counselling for teachers, including online chat services.

Phone: 0800 0562 561
Text: 07909 341 229
Email: support@edsupport.org.uk
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Fit For Work

A voluntary service that offers the wider working population access to occupational health (OH) advice and support.

Phone: 0800 032 6235
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Gov.uk
Working, Jobs and Pensions

This website offers lots of useful information and guidance on; your rights at work and trade unions, your pay and tax, your contract and working hours, etc...

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Mentally Healthy School (AFC)

Mentally Healthy Schools brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information & advice for primary school staff in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Time to Change
Guide to Workplace Mental Health

Anti-Stigma campaign 'Time to Change', has a dedicated website section providing guidance, tips and tricks on many aspects of dealing with mental health in the workplace.

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Unions
Unions represents the majority of teachers and education professionals in the UK. Whether you’re a trainee, newly qualified or experienced teacher, lecturer, support staff or leader.

There are many benefits to being involved in a Union. You'll be well informed about education issues and get to influence them. You'll build up a strong network of contacts and it could even open up career opportunities you hadn't considered. With the promise of first-class support from professional staff and training courses, you don't need to worry about being on your own.