Supporting Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health - A Quick Guide

Introduction

A recent survey suggests that 50% of all sickness absences are attributed to mental health issues, at a staggering estimated cost of £4billion to the UK.

So, employers need to take #MentalHealth seriously.

Following the new ACAS guidance this webinar has been designed to help you comply with your duties under the legislation as well as supporting staff in the workplace.

This short webinar will include practical steps and considerations and is suitable for managers, HR professionals and lawyers who advise commercial clients.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What are reasonable adjustments for mental health?
• Making reasonable adjustments
• Benefits of reasonable adjustments
• Requesting, and responding to, reasonable adjustments
• Managing employees and creating a supportive working environment
• Reviewing policies to include a positive focus on mental health
• The new ACAS guidance

This webinar was recorded on 8th November 2023