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Workplace health resources

The following websites and documents will provide you with useful information to assist your organisation in improving employee health and wellbeing.

Policy templates and guidelines

The following will be particularly helpful for businesses taking part in the Be Well @ Work Award:

The following were developed for use by council employees but may be useful to other employers:

Health and wellbeing support services

Alcohol and drugs

  • Alcohol Anonymous  - National helpline, telephone: 08009177650.
  • Barnsley Beacon - Support for people who have caring responsibilities for people with substance misuse issues. 
  • Barnsley Churches Drug Project - Seek to provide nourishment and support to homeless and rough sleepers, call 01226 321877.
  • Barnsley Recovery Steps - Offer support and advice with alcohol, call 01226 779066.
  • Barnsley Substance Misuse Team - call the team on 01226 705980.
  • Barnsley Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service - Free and confidential advice service for young people.  Call on 01226 779066. 
  • Drink Coach - we've partnered with Drinkcoach, free services include an alcohol test to see how many units a week a person drinks and whether this is risky to their health.  Up to 6 free 40-minute online coaching sessions with an alcohol specialist. Sessions are confidential, paid for by Barnsley Council using the code BARNSWC.     
  • Rehab Guide - Drug addiction support for residents, call their advice line on 0207 2052845.
  • Release - Offer information on drugs and the law, contact them on 020 7324 2989.
  • Talk to Frank - Offer support and advice on drug misuse. Contact them on 0300 123 6600 (24 hours) or email frank@talktofrank.com.

Bereavement support 

Cancer support 

Carers support 

Crime prevention 

Diabetes 

Domestic abuse and sexual violence 

Energy efficiency 

Financial wellbeing/hardship 

  • Citizens Advice Bureau - Independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems.
  • Community First Credit Union - Offers loans and savings accounts for those who do not have a bank account  
  • Money and Pensions Service - A national service that helps people – in need to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. 
  • More Money in your Pocket - Website that gives local information and advice to support people with difficulties due to the cost-of-living crisis.
  • National Debt Helpline - Helpline offering advice  
  • Fareshare Yorkshire -  Helping tackle the food poverty issues across the county by redistributing surplus food. 
  • Step Change - Offer Free Advice & Support with Managing Debt.

Fire safety in the home 

Healthy eating 

Heart health 

  • Barnsley Council Public Health Team - Free blood pressure checks and heart health information - will visit your business. Email:howsthiticker@barnsley.gov.uk

Homelessness 

  • Housing Advice Service - Provides advice and support if you are at risk of becoming homeless. Call on 01226 773870 or 0808 1963530. 

Menopause support

  • Henpicked - Various support to help make the workplace menopause friendly.
  • Menohealth - Menopause workplace support and menopause training.

Local mental health 

  • Barnsley Support Hub - Provide out of hours nonclinical mental health support for 18+ call on 07855 971634.
  • Barnsley and Rotherham Mind - A charity offering support with a variety of mental health services, call on 01226 211188.  
  • Chilypep - Early support mental health and emotional wellbeing hub for young people in Barnsley aged between 11 and 25.
  • Good Work - Supports people living with a mental health condition to find, stay and thrive in work.  Call 0114 2900218 or email goodwork@syha.co.uk.
  • Papyrus - A national service commissioned by us and dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health. Free training available to local businesses.
  • Recovery College - NHS Service offering educational courses and workshops to people accessing mental health services and their families and carers.  Call on 01226 730433.
  • Samaritans Barnsley - offer emotional support to individuals seeking help. Also attend events and give talks within the community and to local businesses. Call on 01226 244447 or 116123 free from any phone.   
  • Talking Therapies - NHS Service for depression and anxiety disorders, call on 644900.  

National mental health 

  • Able Futures (delivered on behalf of DWP) - A free service that supports people in work who have a mental health concern, call on 0800 3213137.
  • Access to Work - mental health support services - Free support for people in, or looking for work, who have a physical or mental health condition.   
  • Dealing with stress in the workplace - ACAS have developed the steps employers should take to reduce work-related stress.
  • Every Mind Matters - Created by Public Health England gives tips and advice on how to manage mental health developed by experts approved by the NHS.
  • Five ways to mental wellbeing - Suggests that a small improvement in wellbeing can help to decrease some mental health problems and help people to flourish. This document sets out five actions to improve personal wellbeing.
  • Managing staff experiencing mental ill-health -  Developed by ACAS details the managers role in supporting employees with mental health and how they can spot the signs.
  • Maximus (delivered on behalf of DWP) - A free service that supports people in work who have a mental health concerns, call 0300 456 8114. 
  • NHS mental health helpline - 24 hour advice and support – for help to speak to a mental health professional and assessment to decide on the best course of acre  

Physical activity 

Sexual health

  • BSARCS are a specialist service for people whose lives have been affected by sexual abuse, sexual assault or any kind of sexual violence.  Contact them on 01226 320140 or email info@bsarcs.org.​
  • Brook sexual health charity Offer confidential advice for young people under 25.  Contact them on 0808 802 1234.
  • NHS Sexual Health Line offers confidential information and advice on sexual health. Contact them on 0300 123 7123.
  • Spectrum Community Health CIC delivers integrated sexual health services across Barnsley, including contraception, screening and tests for sexually transmitted infections, vaccinations for hepatitis A and B, and advice on unplanned pregnancy and other sexual health issues. Contact them on 0800 0556442.
  • Terrence Higgins Trust offer information, support and advice on HIV and sexual health. Call them on 0808 8021221 or email info@tht.org.uk

Smoking 

  • Barnsley Stop Smoking Service  - free services for businesses including:
    • information sessions in the workplace
    • nicotine replacement
    • training to staff