Managing Stress and Mental Health in the Workplace Policy 2026-2029

Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to provide information on stress and mental health, their possible symptoms and causes, and how they can be managed in the workplace. The Council also has a duty of care to ensure that no employee is knowingly subjected to circumstances in which their ability to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing is compromised. It is therefore a key consideration for the Council, in terms of employee health and safety, sickness absence management, morale of employees and employee relations, that stress and mental health in the workplace are managed effectively.

This policy will assist Managers and Supervisors to acknowledge that stress and mental health-related ill health can seriously reduce employees’ ability to contribute fully to the expectations of their role within the Council and will aid in the recognition and management of stress and mental health in the workplace.