Latest News | 25 May 2021
Council signs up to mental health initiative
Another organisation has signed up to the University of Derby’s Mental Health and Productivity Pilot.
Chesterfield Borough Council is the latest to join the initiative, which provides support to businesses and their employees affected by mental health issues.
It joins more than 30 other organisations, and their 10,000 employees, who have now signed up to the scheme funded by Midlands Engine.
The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot implements new workplace interventions at pilot organisations and rolls out existing interventions in businesses, with the intention of reducing mental health distress and breaking down any barriers to accessing care.
The aim is to support employees who are experiencing mental distress or illness to either remain engaged and productive at work, or successfully transition back to work after a period of absence.
Dr Paula Holt MBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care at the University of Derby and Clinical Lead for the MHPP, said: “I am delighted that Chesterfield Borough Council has chosen to join the growing list of organisations that the university is now working with as part of the scheme.
“We look forward to working with staff there to help reduce the prevalence of mental health difficulties and increase productivity among the workforce.”
