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In addition to all that has been said I attach the following resources; . Updated managers guidance on mental health . DOH mental health adjustments guide - this has advice on WRAPS which is a staying well plan, I find this quite a useful tool. . Information about Remploy mental health services for additional workplace support Regards Karen From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carr Barnes Sent: 23 May 2014 11:47 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Mental health masterclass Hi Me again ..... on laptop now so can answer more fully As Janet says there is no "one size" fits all but there are some basic principles that can be helpful and there are quite a few resources out there e.g. http://www.mentalhealthworks.ca/employers/faqs/accommodations/return-to-work which gives advice on manager behaviour as well as possible accomodations to consider. In these cases in particular (although I advocate them for all LTSA) a return to work planning meeting should take place in advance of the return to work date where the manager and employee can sit down together in an environment where there is no time pressure and no interruptions e..g maybe out of the workplace in a corner of a hotel lobby etc. and work through the OH report and any other relevant tools and map it all out in advance as feasible e..g when reviews will take place, what they will focus on, what work will be done, where, who with, what support etc. It should be a collaborative meeting not a "manager telling" type meeting and if possible the employee should have time with the report before hand to go through it and consider the adjustments also as it can feel a bit bamboozling at the time for them if confronted with all the options for the first time at the time. Carr On 23 May 2014 11:37, Janet Patterson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Great information sharing (thanks) and briefly .. The simple answer is that it is tailored to the individual and their work situation. Support while absent could be telephone chat or arrange to meet for coffee or come to site if not work related. Following return to work with a good rehab structure should include time scales for workload, review meetings etc. Sorry this is brief as not much time but just wanted to acknowledge it! Regards Janet -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roisin Smyth Sent: 23 May 2014 10:55 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Mental health masterclass Hello everyone, I recently attended an excellent Mental Health masterclass workshop run by Business in the Community. I've attached the slides for you. I'm reviewing my report content in light of what I've learned - I wondered if any of my esteemed colleagues have an example of what advice they would give to managers in a report for an employee who is absent / returning to work with mental health problems? ie Covering advice not just on fitness for work, but how the employee should be supported by the manager while absent and following return to work. However I need to make sure it's pitched in a way that informs without being patronising and stays within the scope of OH advice. This is a manufacturing environment, male dominated, some might say aggressive and cynical, particularly with regard to understanding mental health issues. Education has begun (mental health first aid at work training delivered with great success), but a lot more to be done. Your wisdom greatly appreciated as always! Thanks, Roisin ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH _____ This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For more information please visit http://www.mimecast.com _____ ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH