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<p>During the period 01/04/2018 - 31/03/2019, a total of 16 employees (1.0% of the
total employees employed in the department for the same period) took sickness absence
for reasons relating to stress. This sickness absence accounted for 10.1% of total
sickness absence taken in the Department, and cost the Department approximately £70,130.</p><p>
</p><p>The department has implemented a number of policies to provide support for
staff suffering from stress, including:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Early referral to occupational
health experts</li><li>Extensive training for managers and employees - including on
disability and mental health awareness, well-being, resilience and stress.</li><li>A
Stress Assessment and Reduction Plan toolkit which can be used by line managers to
identify and manage stress when required</li></ul><p> </p><p>DCMS has sought to promote
an environment where individuals feel comfortable to talk openly about stress and
mental health.The Department is a signatory to the ‘Time to Change Pledge’ and raises
awareness of mental health and coping strategies through national campaigns such as
the ‘Time to Talk’ day and the Mental Health Awareness Week. The department also organises
‘Mindfulness’ sessions for employees.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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