Useful websites
The following links are to a variety of websites which contain useful information and resources relating to workplace health. Please note: Northumberland Care Trust cannot accept responsibility for the content of external sites.
General information on workplace health and well being
ACAS: The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The service operates a national help line on 08457 474747
The equality and human rights commission: various acts can be downloaded, along with explanations and advice
“Health and Safety Executive Stress Management Standards.” Very good guidance on managing stress in the workplace.
The health and safety executive: provides information and advice on Health and Safety at work. HSE Info line 0845 345 0055
Improving health in your workplace, see Creating a Healthy Workplace – A Guide for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals and Employers, which is available at www.fph.org.uk and www.facoccmed.ac.uk.
Legal Services Commission: provides information on legal matters including legal aid. Also runs the Community Legal Service telephone advice services re debt, housing, benefits: 0845 345 4 345
National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureau: offer masses of information on employment and other issues.
NHS Employers: advice to employers and staff on stress in the workplace.
TUC – The Trades Union Congress: Comprehensive information on a range of workplace issues. Has a particularly good Health and Safety section.
WorkSMART: this is a TUC user friendly website offering advice on work-related health for all workers and employers, with useful links to other relevant sites.
Mental health and well being
Employers for Work-life Balance: Provides examples of flexible working hours in companies across the UK
Managing Sickness Absence and Return to Work: Useful info from the health and safety executive website.
Mind Out for Mental Health Line Managers’ Resource. This is a very useful guide to mental health issues in the workplace. It was produced by the Mental Health Foundation.
Mentality Information and resources to promote Mental Health in the workplace and elsewhere www.mentality.org.uk/index.htm
See Me: Scottish website combating discrimination on the grounds of mental illness.
Bullying at work
Andrea Adams Trust: Supports and advises people about workplace bullying.
Domestic abuse
Women’s Aid: charity for women experiencing domestic abuse. Has a good online information pack.
Domestic abuse 24 hour helpline 0808 2000 247
Victim Support 0845 30 30 900
Northumberland Woman’s Refuge – 01670 820199
Relate – for any relationship issue – 0191 2329109
Addictions
Alcohol use in the workplace: fact sheet from Alcohol Concern
“Don’t Mix It”: HSE guide for employers on alcohol at work
“Drug Misuse at Work”: booklet from the HSE
Escape Drugs support helpline: 07702 833944
DrugScope: reliable information on drugs and their effects.
Alcohol Concern: information on many aspects of alcohol issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous 0191 5214400
Carers support
Carers and work: information to help carers juggle work and caring and make choices about returning to work.
