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Statement in support of challenge to bill re: MHFA

We are writing in support of the letter written by the ex MHFA Board Members: Amy McKeown, James Brown and Robert Manson regarding the second reading of the private members bill to make mental health first aid a legal requirement.

 

Whilst we believe MHFA plays a part in a whole organisation approach to mental health at work, we consider it just one element of a package of interventions that should be implemented, that considers both  preventative and reactive measures to mental health in the workplace.

 

Our significant cross sector expertise and multi-disciplinary approach means we are well versed in the most effective approaches to create and embed a positive culture of mental health at work and would welcome further discussions on these before any decisions are made on recommendations for this single intervention.

 

Rachel Suff, CIPD

Kris Ambler, BACP,

Abigail Hirshman, Charlie Waller Trust, co-chair mental health group, CfWH

Nicola Neath, co-chair, mental health group, CfWH

Steve Boorman, Empactis, Chair CfWH

Nick Pahl, SOM

Karl Bennett, EAPA

Book your place: National School of Occupational Health Annual virtual Conference – 12 May 2023

22nd March 2023

“Looking back to look forward”.

 Book your place for the 2023 Annual Virtual conference which revisits important themes to review the recent past and build up to the future.

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Sleep and fatigue
  • The multidisciplinary team and multidisciplinary education

 

Please note to book our place you will need to create an account with Accent Course Manager –https://accent.hicom.co.uk/coursemanager/live/hee/web

 

If you already have an account with Course Manager please  Click here to book your place.

 

If you have any problems booking your place please email Sonia.Ahmad@hee.nhs.uk

 

 

NHS Employers (February 2023)

20th February 2023

NHS Employers have a selection of  resources on their website in relation to the menopause.  Here are some links:

Menopause and the workplace

Information on how menopause can affect people at work and practical guidance for employers on how to improve workplace environments for them.

Guidance on menopause at work

Improve the way you address menopause and work. The NHS Staff Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group developed this guidance to support NHS organisations to improve the way they address menopause and work. This is complemented by principles for line managers and staff.

Menopause and the workplace webinar

A webinar which focused on how to support colleagues with menopause in the workplace.

Improving menopause support for staff: Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation Trust

Case study on how Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation improved its support for staff going through menopause.

NHS staff wellbeing needs poster

This resource highlights the importance of basic needs to help ensure our NHS people feel healthy at work.

Health and Wellbeing at Work event 2023

14th January 2023

Health and Wellbeing at work is back for a successful 17th year at NEC, Birmingham on 14-15 March 2023.

It’s the UK’s largest event dedicated to improving the health, safety, wellbeing, behaviour and culture of today’s workforce.

  • Learn from some of the industries key speakers, success stories and examples of best practice
  • Immerse yourself in an exciting environment and interact with delegates, speakers and exhibitors,
  • Update your skills and improve your wellbeing with conference sessions and interactive demonstrations
  • Source the latest products, technologies and innovations with our interactive exhibitor showcase
  • Gain new ideas and insights to incorporate into your workplace
  • Meet your CPD requirements in a cost-effective way

The 2023 conference programme includes speaker sessions from key stakeholder within the industry including Council for Work and Health Honorary President, Professor Diana Kloss who will discuss The Duty of Care and Legal Liability of the Occupational Health Professional. And Council for Work and Health Deputy chair, Dr Robin Cordell, discusses Leading Assurance and Enhancing Value in Occupational Health Service Provision.

To view the full event programme and list of speakers visit www.healthwellbeingwork.co.uk and to register visit https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=HWW33Visitor

Work and Health Question Time – Will changes to the Fit Note change our practice?

3rd November 2022

We held our first Question Time panel session on 2 November 2022.  The panelists were:

Kathy Roberts, ACPOHE

Sarah Holt, RCOT

David Long, Department for Work and Pensions

The session was Chaired by CWH Board Director, Nic Suckley, with support from Mandy Murphy.

David Long introduced the subject by giving an overview of the changes introduced, the reasons for them and the governments vision for their future purpose. After their introductions the panel responded to the following questions

  1. To date, what is your experience since the changes to the fit note have been introduced?
  2. What have your individual organisations done to promote and support the changes in the fit note?
  3. How do you think those working in OH will be impacted by the changes in the fit note?
  4. What is the future direction for the use of the fit note?

Below is the YouTube recording of the event:

Additional links that may be helpful are:

Fit note – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Fit Note – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

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Over 2 million people are living with an illness or injury caused by their work. We need to work together to both prevent this happening and also support those who are made ill through work, that is why there is a need for a multi-disciplinary approach that seeks to address the issues at source.

Hugh Robertson Senior Policy Officer for Health and Safety, TUC