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<p>The Department for Education has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, which
is updated annually. The plan includes a section on support for people with mental
health problems, and to help people to manage staff with mental health problems.</p><p>
</p><p>Support provided includes mental health awareness training and an employee
assistance service which staff can call at any time to obtain confidential support
and advice.</p><p> </p><p>In September 2014, the Permanent Secretary signed the Time
to Change pledge to affirm the Department’s commitment to ending stigma about mental
health. The Department also has an active Wellbeing network, with over 100 members,
which has promoted events to raise awareness of mental health issues.</p><p> </p><p>In
early 2017, mental health first aiders will be available in each of the Department’s
buildings and will receive training to help them recognise the signs and symptoms
of mental health problems and offer appropriate support. They will also act as a source
of advice and help for staff.</p><p> </p>
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