Help and Support

Page updated: 02/07/2026

If you feel that you need support, speak to your manager, your GP or someone you feel comfortable with. A referral to our Wellbeing Support Service may be beneficial for you. In addition to the information and guidance available to you internally, there are many useful external support agencies and organisations that we would recommend making use of should you require further support.

Below are several quick links which will take you straight to the support agencies you require. However, we do always stress that if at any point you feel your mental health is deteriorating, please contact your GP, GP out of hours or attend A&E in a mental health emergency.

Mental Health Support

Here is a list of charities and organisations who have provided resources and guidance specifically for people struggling with their mental health.

Mental Health

NHS Support

For further information on physical or mental illnesses please see what the NHS has to offer.

NHS

Health & Social Care Support

Working in the Health and Social Care sector may have its own challenges and difficulties during this time. We have therefore put together a resource to help support your wellbeing short and long term

Health & Social Care Support

LGBTQIA+ Support

We have put together a list of resources and support for our queer community in the council. To learn more, please click here.

LGBTQIA+

Domestic Abuse Support

Here are some resources that can provide help, support and advice to anyone experiencing domestic abuse and anyone who knows someone who needs help.

Domestic Abuse

Substance Abuse

Here are some resources that can provide help, support and advice to anyone experiencing addiction and substance misuse and anyone who knows someone who needs help with addiction and substance misuse.

Substance Abuse

Cancer Support

If you or someone you know is going through cancer, we have listed some of support available to you, to help you through this difficult time.

Cancer

Bereavement Support

Losing someone can be the most difficult time in someone's life. There is support available to you to help you through the grieving process.

Bereavement

Self-Help

With the importance of supporting your mental health and wellbeing, we have put together some of the most useful free courses which include useful information and guidance to support you to look after your mental wellbeing in the workplace and at home.

Self-Help

Working Minds

HALF OF WORK-RELATED ILL HEALTH IS DOWN TO STRESS, DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY. FIND OUT HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD TACKLE IT.

NHS A-Z

Find information on hundreds of health conditions and treatments from the NHS website. Browse the alphabetical list or search by keyword to learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.

Help and Support

Health & Wellbeing

Meet the Team

Mental Health First Aid

Health & Wellbeing Champions

Lifestyle Advice

Financial Advice

Stress, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

Back and Joint Pain

Guidance for Managers and Headteachers

Strategies and Action Plans

Self-Care Calendar

Events and Activities

Help and Support

Neurodiversity

LGBTQIA+

Health and Wellbeing Packages

Monthly Challenges

Shared Organisational Understanding of Wellbeing

Menopause in the Workplace

Mental Health Support

NHS Support

Health & Social Care Support

LGBTQIA+ Support

Domestic Abuse Support

Substance Abuse

Cancer Support

Bereavement Support

Self-Help

Working Minds

NHS A-Z