EAPA UK

2025 will be a big year for the Government’s Get Britain Working campaign, with schemes being announced to get more people with health conditions back into work. But what will they mean for HR and employers under pressure to accommodate more staff dealing with mental illnesses?   With this new scrutiny of workplace health, working closely with EAP providers will be more important than ever, says EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

Long-term sickness absence in the UK is a runaway train. Now, 78% of businesses in a new survey say they have a problem with absence. Most HRDs, though, believe they’re on top of the issue.   EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett calls for more collaboration between employers and their HRDs to reverse what has become a major issue for the nation and its productivity and potential for growth. #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

Should employers be fined for ‘unhealthy’ working conditions? The influential think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), believes they should. Rather than thinking about punishments, all stakeholders should be working together to support workplace wellbeing, says EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett. #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

‘Job coaches’ will work with mental health patients in hospitals to help them back into work, according to new Government plans. The scheme comes in response to concerns over growing levels of disability benefits. What will the implications be for employers and their provision of support? wonders EAPA UK Chair Karl Bennett. #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

UPDATED STATEMENT CONCERNING THE BBC FILE ON 4 ALLEGATIONS OF 12 JULY 2024 EAPA UK remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of practice in Employee Assistance Programmes. We ensure that our members adhere to our rigorous Standards and Code of Ethics. While we are deeply concerned about the BBC's allegations against one of our members, we have temporarily paused our investigation to ensure more detailed consideration is given to our investigative process. We will resume the investigation promptly, conducting a thorough examination of the allegations and publishing our findings and conclusions in due course.

A new campaign linked to World Mental Health Day is pushing for 15 minute exercise breaks for desk-based employees. The sportswear firm ASICS is using a package of research into the links between mental health and movement and social media content fronted by Succession’s Brian Cox to promote its message. But there are no single or easy solutions to supporting mental wellbeing at work, argues EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett. #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

Don’t give us wellbeing apps and free yoga, say employees, just a more positive and flexible work environment. So says a new survey from Investors in People. Working with their EAP is the way for HR to identify wider issues with culture and the solutions that are the real foundation for wellbeing, suggests EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

UPDATED STATEMENT FROM UK EAPA CONCERNING THE BBC FILE ON 4 ALLEGATIONS OF 12 JULY 2024   UK EAPA continues to be concerned regarding the allegations made by the BBC regarding one of its members. While we recognise the latest report alleges that the BACP have suspended the voluntary accreditation aspect of their membership, their investigation is ongoing and therefore UK EAPA will not be making any comment on the current action taken by the BACP. UK EAPA are close to concluding our own investigation around the allegations and hope to provide an outcome within the coming days. UK EAPA continues to promote the highest standards of practice and the continuing development of employee assistance programmes (EAPs) in the UK, by ensuring that members adhere to our Standards and Code of Ethics. 

More employers are introducing digital tools intended to pick up on mental health crises and provide a rapid, digital solution. The software responds to employees who use their browser at work to search for suicide or self-harm related content. The slide towards quick digital fixes is a dangerous trend, argues EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett. #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk

The Institute for Public Policy Research think tank is calling for a whole new role for employers in health: including a duty to ‘do no harm’. The recommendations come in the wake of the IPPR’s new report into presenteeism and its link to low productivity. It’s another reminder of the importance of engagement and creating a sense of belonging among employees, says EAPA UK chair Karl Bennett #eapauk #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthatwork #mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawareness #eap #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing www.eapa.org.uk