MindWell at Work is a free guide for Leeds employers, leaders, managers, and HR teams. It brings together trusted mental health information, practical resources, training and local networks to help you support your staff and build a positive, inclusive culture.
Created in partnership with the Mindful Employer Leeds Network and local employers, it’s designed to make workplace mental health support in Leeds easier to find and put into action. Our partners have also created the Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit — a free, step-by-step guide you can use alongside this one.
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.
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.
A practical next step: the Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit
Ready to put things into practice? The Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit takes you through building good mental health at work, one step at a time.
It’s built around three themes — leading the way, designing good work, and supporting your people — and you can tackle the steps in any order, at your own pace.
It’s free to use, with real stories from Leeds employers and a simple tool to help you check how you’re doing.
The toolkit was created by the Mindful Employer Leeds Network.