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<p>The number of days sick leave taken due to mental health reasons can be found in
the Annual Report and Accounts which can be accessed via this link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-annual-report"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-annual-report</a></p><p>
</p><p>Since 2014/15 we are now intervening earlier with preventive measures which
may have had a positive impact on days lost to mental health-related sickness.</p><p>
</p><p>HM Treasury has the following support in place for those that are suffering
due to stress:</p><ul><li>Stress and Mental Health Awareness elearning – learn about
stress, what the stressors can be and how to identify and lessen stress</li><li>Stress
risk assessment used to identify stressors and implement controls to help reduce/eliminate
the stress</li><li>Workplace Adjustments including flexible working</li><li>Stress
Management guidance and a Mental Health Guide for Managers</li><li>Tips to help reduce
stress</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme –
this is a confidential 24/7 helpline that can offer point people to where</li><li>Occupational
Health provision</li><li>Mental Wellbeing Network</li><li>Treasury Supporters who
are employees trained to help colleagues work through any concerns, however serious
whatever their cause</li><li>Wellness Action Plans</li><li>Time to Talk Workshops</li><li>HR
Advisers</li><li>Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team</li></ul>
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