England & Wales, Scotland Communities and society , Health and social care , HR, workforce and communications , Welfare and equalities

Lightening the load: mental health support for local government workers

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Summary

As we emerge from lockdowns and restrictions into a cost-of-living crisis that shows every sign of worsening, local authorities are reporting mental health challenges among the workforce.  This situation is challenging for both individuals and organisations when workforce numbers are subject to cuts and roles cannot be filled. Support is critical. This briefing highlights local authorities delivering support and outlines approaches for local authority managers to support their teams’ mental health.

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