Why is workplace support needed?
The economic cost of mental ill health in England is £110bn, with depression 4 times more common in people with persistent pain.
1 in 10 employees have a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition and 1 in 5 workers with back pain takes 6 months or more off work.
1 in 6 people in the UK have arthritis, and a third of people with arthritis left work within 5 years of diagnoses.
Wellmind Workplace support
Effective, discreet, accessible digital programs
Our programs empower participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively overcome barriers in the workplace.
This is achieved through the practice of mindfulness and/or pain management methods, and cognitive approaches.
- Cost-effective support for employees to remain in and be productive at work
- Quick and simple to get started
- Easily accessible on-demand to discreetly practise skills at work
- Participants learn to recognise stress and pain triggers
- Build positive habits to prevent escalations in anxiety or pain
- Regular feedback to recognise progress and maintain motivation
- Reduction in anxiety, depression, and trouble with concentration
Outstanding outcomes for workplace support
Meet Dougie, a hospital porter sharing his experience of utilising the Pathway through Pain program to effectively manage chronic pain in the workplace.
47%
REDUCTION IN DEPRESSION
| Be Mindful |
38%
REDUCTION IN TROUBLE CONCENTRATING
| Pathway through Arthritis |
47%
IMPROVEMENT IN CONFIDENCE TO LIVE A NORMAL LIFESTYLE
| Pathway through Pain |
"I found Be Mindful extremely useful. I was able to go onto it during work, which helped me a lot. I am in a better place now to when I started a month ago."
“I felt quite hopeless when starting this program, but I feel that it has given me the tools I need to live life to the full despite having this debilitating condition.”
"This program has helped me each and every day through a difficult time. Thanks to the steps provided it has helped me to combat my fatigue. I feel empowered and able to manage the pain so much better and feel able to complete tasks I enjoy and somehow manage the pain. I hope to return to work in the new year I will find a new 'normal'"
“I was having some rough days at work due to stress. I approached my mental health first aider who suggested this program to me. Having had problems concentrating, I was a bit sceptical. I had no reason to be. I was immediately impressed at how relaxed and calm I felt. I look forward, with anticipation, to when the other meditations are unlocked. I would highly recommend this program to anyone that needs to destress or deal with other everyday problems.”
"Being conscious of breathing I can be more aware. It allows me to focus and carry out jobs and tasks that I was perhaps less able of doing in the past."
"I was somewhat hesitant to give this program a try, as I felt that I had tried so many things and nothing helped. Once I got started, I very quickly learned how to cope better when I experienced flare ups or was in pain. I now am conscious of how long I am sitting when I am at work, so I move around more. I have definitely noticed improvements and I now experience milder pain."
“I love these meditations. After each, I’m so relaxed and have no anxiety or depression. I have multiple sclerosis and the one for pain management works very well.”
“Enjoyed the whole thing, the short videos were clear and to the point, I especially liked the relaxation sessions, and will go back to these. It truly helped as a reminder that self management is key, listen to your body, try to distract yourself from emotions and pain, find what works for you and do what brings you joy, there is more to us than the condition!”
“Very therapeutic and calming. Helps calm me when I’m stressed or feeling down. Revives me when I feel tired.”
"I discovered this program a few days after taking time off work with stress. I had 4 weeks sick leave, and this program helped me enormously to deal with each day."
“Pathway through Arthritis is a must for anyone living in pain with these conditions. The program is hosted by different people from different perspectives and this is very engaging. The self paced modules are great as you can pause the program whilst you embed the new learning into your day-to-day life. It’s also great as it only lets you learn a few steps at a time so you can’t do too much. I have learned great tips to take away to support my self management. I’d recommend this program to everyone”
“Excellent, very relaxing. I have been suffering with a lot of stress at work and have been unable to get away for nearly 3 years now. This meditation program has really helped me escape from the stress of work.”
How to access Wellmind programs
For self-funding individuals
If you have a physical or mental health need or disability you could receive support to get or stay in work via an Access to Work UK government grant.
For employers with support needs
Our preferred suppliers can provide individual workplace assessments and Wellmind programs in the UK:
For large employers
Wellmind programs can be made available to all staff internationally on-demand, through your own bespoke portal.
Book a one-to-one to find out how our programs could benefit your employees.
If you are a UK workplace Needs Assessor
Or Mental Health Support Worker, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (VRC) or Job Coach and want to find out more, please view our Workplace Toolkit.
Get in touch
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