Healthy Working Lives is a national programme for promoting health in the workplace. It provides, free of charge: help with writing health related policies, health related training, support in promoting health information and campaigns, health and safety advice and undertaking health needs assessments. There is also an optional award scheme. More information is available at:

National Adviceline: 0800 019 2211

A local Advisor is based at the Health Improvement Department and can be contacted by calling 01595 74 3084.

Browse our Healthy Working Lives resources:

Health at work training

To book a place on any of our courses phone or email

Jill Hood

01595 74 3084

jilian.hood@nhs.net

Mental health for managers 2 day course:

Forthcoming Dates:

Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October
Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th October

Times: 09:30-4.30 both days

Venue: To be confirmed

Course Description

The training was developed by the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives in partnership with the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health.

It is designed to encourage good practice in promoting positive mental health and well-being, thereby contributing to a more open culture that puts mental health on the agenda alongside physical health, social inclusion and productivity.

Learning Objectives

The course is designed to:

Give employers and line managers a broad understanding of mental health
Identify the key factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace
Increase awareness of mental health issues in the workplace
Raise awareness of the economic impact of positive mental health in the workplace
Improve managers’ skills and confidence in dealing with mental health and well-being in the workplace

Ensure that managers are aware of their legislative responsibilities in relation to health and well-being

Workplace Alcohol and Drug Workshop for Employers and Managers

2013 date:

Thursday 6th June 2013

Time: 9-1pm

Venue: To be confirmed

As well as legal requirements for employers to control risks from substance misuse, raising awareness of alcohol and drugs issues in the workplace has benefits for individuals and for organisations.

Course description

This half-day session will equip employers and managers to deal confidently with drug and alcohol issues amongst their staff.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the impact of drugs and alcohol on the workforce
Understand the effects, signs and symptoms of different drugs
Be familiar with law as it relates to drugs and alcohol in the workplace

KSF Links:

Personal and People Development level 3
Health and well-being 1 level 3
Health and well-being 2 level 3
Communication level 3

To book a place for this workshop please telephone the Health Improvement Team on 01595 74 3084 or email: e.clark5@nhs.net

Stress Less Session

2 hour session or 2 x 1 hour sessions. Available on a request basis and delivered in your work area or arranged in alternative venue whatever suits your needs. Sessions are best restricted to a maximum of 12 participants at a time.

Please contact Elsbeth Clark in Health Improvement to organise a session either by emailing: e.clark5@nhs.net or by phoning 01595 74 3084.

This short session was developed by Healthy Working Lives. It helps to raise awareness of the stress process and why it is important to manage it. It finishes with some basic techniques for individual stress management.

Learning Objectives:

List and demonstrate an understanding of the 4 stages of the pressure/release cycle
Explain the link between pressure and performance at work
Give examples of the physical, psychological and behavioural signs and symptoms of stress
List the 6 key areas of stress at work as identified by the Health and Safety Executive and apply to the work setting
Describe steps an individual can take to prevent and/ or deal with stress

KSF Links:

Communication: Level 1
Personal and People Development: Level 1
Health, Safety and Security: Level 1
Quality: Level 1