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<p>The Civil Service is committed to being a leading employer on mental health support
and to the<br>positive health and wellbeing of all our staff. This includes providing
specific support to those who<br>suffer with mental health problems. This approach
enables employees experiencing mental ill<br>health to remain in work or return to
work following a period of absence and includes<br>recommendations for workplace adjustments
and signposting to other mental health services</p><p>The Civil Service has a network
of an estimated 4,600 Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA’s) or<br>equivalent who are
equipped with the knowledge to recognise early symptoms and provide initial<br>help
to colleagues experiencing mental health concerns</p><p>All departments have access
to Occupational Health Services, which provide support and advice to<br>managers and
employees in respect of mental ill health. The Civil Service also provides access
for<br>all employees to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) or equivalent, for counselling
and other<br>mental health support</p><p>In addition, the Civil Service has improved
its use of data to monitor and respond to mental health<br>trends in the workplace,
raised awareness and enhanced the range of workplace adjustments<br>available to staff
with poor mental health. It has invested in training for senior leaders and line<br>managers
to create a more supportive and preventative culture towards mental ill health in
the<br>workplace.</p>
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