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Your mental
health matters

Improve your wellbeing at work

If you're having more down days or feeling anxious in your role, you are not alone. The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, is here for you.

It's easy to access and there's no cost.

We can help you to:

Have better days at work

With a personalised wellbeing support plan.

Get the most out of your role

With ideas for workplace adjustments.

Stay in or return to work

With nine months of practical advice and guidance.

Does this apply to you?

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You are in permanent or temporary employment (attending work, or on sick leave)

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You have a mental health concern (diagnosed or undiagnosed) that is making your job difficult or has resulted in workplace absence

If you answered ‘yes’ to both statements,
then our friendly, nationwide team can help.

Apply online today

We’ve already helped thousands of people like you.
Read their stories here:

How Mark was inspired to help others with tailored mental health support

29 March, 2023

Our wellbeing support leaves Tracy feeling empowered

19 January, 2023

Ruth is reassured by our workplace mental health support

12 January, 2023

Anna is now thriving in work thanks to the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service

12 December, 2022

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Support for employers

We can help you create a more productive, engaged, and resilient workforce. Visit our employer page to discover how the cost-free Access to Work Mental Health Support Service can benefit your organisation.

Visit our employer page

Step 1 of 4 - Eligibility

Part 1: Eligibility

Do you have a mental health concern that has an effect on your ability to do normal activities at work?(Required)

Are you aged 16 years or over?(Required)

Do you live in England, Scotland or Wales?(Required)

If you are employed, are you earning the National Minimum Wage?*(Required)

For more info on what the National Minimum Wage currently is, head to the government website

If you're not sure you are eligible, or would like to refer yourself by telephone, call our team on 0300 456 8114.

Someone Else

If someone else, please confirm you have consent from the individual before proceeding.

If you are referring someone else, please provide your own full name:

Our service is only available to people over 16 who are currently employed, earning over the minimum wage, and have a mental health concern effecting their ability to work. If you believe this applies to you, please review your answers and resubmit the form.

Part 2: Your details

Title(Required)

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

National Insurance Number(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Gender(Required)

Ethnicity(Required)

Are you receiving Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance or Income Support?(Required)

Home address(Required)

Postal code(Required)

County(Required)

Home phone number(Required)

Mobile phone number(Required)

Email(Required)

Preferred contact method(Required)

How did you hear about this service?(Required)

If other - please state

Part 3: Your job details

What is your job title?(Required)

When did you start your current job? Provide the approximate month & year (eg. 08/21)(Required)

Unique Tax Reference number (UTR) if you are self-employed

Workplace address(Required)

Please state your business or head office address, rather than home address.

What is the name of your employer?(Required)

Size of employer – number of employees(Required)

Less than 250

More than 250

Please select your employment sector from this list(Required)

If other - please state

How many hours do you work in a normal week?(Required)

What is your normal working pattern? (eg. Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00)(Required)

Are you currently attending work?(Required)

Have you disclosed your Mental Health to your employer?(Required)

Can you tell us a sentence or two about your role and duties?(Required)

Part 4: Your mental health concerns

Your main mental health concern(Required)

If other - please state

Please tell us in a couple of sentences the effect that your mental health concern has on your ability to do your job(Required)

Is there anything specific you are finding difficult at work? For example, deadlines or group projects?(Required)

Does your employer provide any support around mental health, and how is your relationship with your employer?(Required)

Is there any other information regarding your work situation you would like to tell us about?(Required)

Do you receive any other support outside of work for your mental health?(Required)

Do you require any additional support to participate in an appointment? For example, an interpreter if you are hearing impaired(Required)

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