Health & Wellbeing
Work can affect how you feel, both physically and mentally. Find clear, practical information about health, wellbeing and getting support at work.
Popular workplace questions
Learn about early signs, how to manage your mental health at work, and your options for seeking help.
Practical steps for identifying stressors, communicating levels to management, and finding work-life balance.
Guidance on how to prepare for the conversation, what information to share, and your rights to privacy.
What happens if I need time off because of my health?
Understanding sick leave policies, notification rules, and what to expect regarding pay and certification.
How can I prepare to return to work after being unwell?
Information on phased returns, fitness-for-work assessments, and discussing adjustments with your manager.
What support might be available if I have a health condition?
Learn about different types of workplace support, reasonable adjustments, and occupational health services.
What should I do if my workload is affecting my wellbeing?
Advice on monitoring your capacity, raising workload concerns formally, and seeking early support before burnout.
Where can I get help with a health or wellbeing concern at work?
Explore internal workplace support services and external independent resources dedicated to employee wellbeing.
Work is affecting my mental wellbeing
Understanding your rights and steps to take if work impact how you feel.
How to identify workplace stress and talk to your manager about it.
I am struggling with my workload
Practical information for managing excessive tasks and seeking support.
I need time off because of my health
Understanding sick leave, notification rules, and your entitlements.
I am returning to work after being unwell
Preparing for a return-to-work meeting and discussing adjustments.
I need support because of a health condition
Information about reasonable adjustments and workplace support.
I am worried about talking to my employer about my health
Guidance on how to approach health conversations professionally.
My health is affecting my ability to work
What to do if health concerns start impactful your professional role.
I am concerned about someone else's wellbeing at work
Information about supporting colleagues and raising concerns.
I don't know where to get support
A guide to the internal and external support options available to you.
AI Tools for Health & Wellbeing
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Health & Wellbeing Community
Explore or join discussions about workplace health and wellbeing. Share experiences and learn how other employees handle health conditions, sickness absence, and finding support at work.
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What this category covers
Work can involve various health and wellbeing concerns. This category provides supportive information on mental wellbeing at work, managing stress and workload, and navigating sickness absence. You will also find guidance on returning to work after being unwell, understanding health conditions in a workplace context, and how to talk to your employer about health and the workplace support that might be available to help you think through possible next steps.
- Mental wellbeing at work
- Stress and workload
- Sickness absence
- Returning to work
- Health conditions and work
- Talking to your employer about health
- Workplace support
- Understanding possible next steps
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