All too often, Mental Health does not receive the attention or the support, that other health problems do. Our union has a proud history of fighting for greater funding for mental health support, but just as importantly, for greater recognition of mental health in the workplace.
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We want to see employers ensure that workers are not overloaded by their jobs, and that they have suitable support systems to help them overcome difficulties – like well trained and supportive managers, regular supervision, employees assistance programs and access to counselling to help them cope.
Employers urged to ‘take real action’ to support staff
New UNISON survey of staff working in mental health services
We should all be mental health champions, delegates hear as they call for expansion of programme started by Cymru/Wales
Conference pledges action to tackle growing problem of mental health issues for local government workers facing pressures driven by austerity, cuts and growing demand for the services they provide
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, UNISON members share their experiences of the UK’s struggling mental health services
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, UNISON members share their experiences of the UK’s struggling mental health services
Laney Walsh is working tirelessly to combat the stigma around mental health