Business Mentality

Business Mentality aims to improve business performance through reductions in the number of employees who need to take time off or feel unable to perform well at work as a result of stress. It is funded by the London Development Agency and is being delivered by the London Development Centre and Open Mind. It is a free service for small businesses and voluntary organisations in the London boroughs of Enfield, Haringey, Waltham Forest and Hackney.

ACAS (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is a government-funded agency that promotes good relations in the workplace. It operates a national help line on 08457 474747 that can give free information on employment issues to both employees and employers.

Business Link provides a free and impartial service on a range of issues for existing and start-up businesses.

The EAPA is the professional body for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Use this resource for more information about EAPs and for a list of providers.

Led and supported by employers, the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff.

NHS Plus is a network of NHS occupational health departments across England, supplying quality services to non-NHS employers. NHS Plus offers support to industry, commerce and the public sector, with a focus on SMEs.