Your employees are your organisation’s greatest asset. Investing in workplace wellbeing helps create a healthier, happier, and more productive team – and supports staff through challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis and other pressures.
MindWell at Work is a free guide for Leeds employers, leaders, people managers, and HR professionals. It brings together trusted mental health information, practical resources, training opportunities, and local networks to help you support staff wellbeing and create a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Created in partnership with the Mindful Employer Leeds Network and local employers, this guide is designed to make workplace mental health support in Leeds easier to find and put into action.
In this guide
Use the links below to explore key topics:
Why staff wellbeing matters
A healthy, supported workforce boosts morale, productivity and retention. Here’s why it pays to invest in mental health.
Improve wellbeing in your workplace
Guidance and resources to improve staff wellbeing – from tackling workplace stress and reducing risks to developing a lasting wellbeing strategy.
Support for individual staff members
Spot the signs that someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations, and explore practical ways to help – from reasonable adjustments to specialist workplace services.
Supporting a return to work
Guidance, tools, and templates to help staff return after time off – from keeping in touch during absence to phased returns, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support.
Mental health training for staff
Plan and find the right training for your teams – from mental health awareness to suicide prevention, resilience skills, and specialist support for managers.
Employer legal responsibilities
Learn about your duties under the Equality Act and health and safety law, and how to support staff with their mental health at work.
Thrive @ Work in Leeds
A dedicated hub supporting Leeds health and social care staff to stay well in work, return confidently after absence, and access tailored services from coaching to workplace adjustments.
Toolkits and templates
Access ready-to-use guides, checklists, and templates to support staff wellbeing – including policies, conversation guides, and national toolkits for employers.
Leeds networks and events
Connect with local employers, charities, and peer support groups – share ideas, access events, and work together to promote workplace wellbeing in Leeds.