Wiltshire Council putting £160,000 into workplace wellbeing
The money's being given to four local organisations
Wiltshire Council's awarded a share of more than £160,000 to organisations helping to support employees struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
The cash, being given to four providers, has been funded thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The local authority say it's a 'key priority' to make sure people can get help with their health and wellbeing.
Grants have been awarded to Help Counselling, Wiltshire Mind, Open Mind Training and Consultancy, and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to provide preventative methods and early interventions to support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said:
“These days we are all more aware of our mental health and wellbeing, especially in the workplace, which is why we want people to know that there is always support available to those who are struggling.
“This funding will provide local firms with the knowledge and practical tools they need to help improve their mental wellbeing, and I hope local businesses take advantage of these programmes on offer, to better the health of their employees.
“It’s a key priority in our Business Plan to help residents to prioritise and optimise their health and mental wellbeing, and this is just one of the initiatives that we’re implementing to make this a reality.”
Help Counselling will deliver a programme named Thriving at Work: The Workplaces Counselling Programme, which offers one-to-one counselling for people who are in employment and struggling with mental health issues.
Wiltshire Mind will be using preventative methods, early interventions, and one-to-one counselling for people with mental health needs.
Similarly, Open Minds Training and Consultancy will deliver both preventive methods and early interventions including Mental Health Awareness Training and Mental Health First Aid training.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will be delivering a programme named Wild Workplaces, which focuses on both preventative methods and early interventions.