CIPD subject pages
for health, safety and well-being.
Action on Addiction
Website of an organisation providing research, treatment, family support, education and training on all aspects of addition.
adfam.org
Website of an organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Provides information, help and support.
Asbestos.com
A US site giving advice and information on the adverse effects of asbestos.
British Voice Association
A registered charity, whose remit is the encouragement of a healthy voice, vocal skills and communication in areas such as the performing arts, business, industry, medicine and education.
Business Link
Has a page of information on swine flu and a checklist for assessing the safety of lone workers and much more.
Carers UK
Website of Carers UK which is setting up Employers for Carers a service for employers, to help them offer support to carers (1 in 7 of the UK workforce)
Department of Health
The London Borough of Camden has produced a business game which can help you to devise a business continuity plan if you organisations has many cases of swine flu, for instance, at once. You may need to make small alterations to make it relevant to your organisation.
drugscope.org
Website giving information on all aspects of drug use.
Health Protection Agency
Has information on swine flu under infectious diseases on the homepage.
Institution for Occupational Safety and Health
Website of IOSH. Provides news on health and safety issues plus guidance sheets on various topics including ‘Introducing a smoke-free policy’.
Great Place to Work Institute UK
Website of the Great Place to Work Institute UK which aims to help organisations understand and practice the qualities and behaviours which create great workplaces. Includes some online articles and case studies.
Health and Safety Executive
Responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. Use the A-Z index tool:
The work-related stress http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress
pages of the HSE website contain information and guidance on identifying and managing stress at work.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm
Using the two search fields on the right of the home page, you can search a topic against an industry. Frequently asked questions give information on subjects such as accident reporting, working alone, the number of first aiders needed and how many loos and washbasins are needed for differently sized workplaces.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Website of a leading cancer care charity, provides information and practical support for both employees and employers.
Manageyourtime.co.uk
Hints on how to manage your time to make life less stressful.
Mindful employer
Organisation promoting mental health at work. Gives advice and good practice and information on the law in this area
NHS Plus
Official website offering support to industry, commerce, and the public sector, with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
National Aids Trust
This charity has recently published guidance on recruiting people with HIV following the Equality Act.
National Association for Mental Health
Website of Mind which is a charity offering support for people suffering from mental distress. Provides an extensive range of resources covering all aspects of mental health.
New Economics Foundation (NEF)
Website of the NEF promotes economic, social and environmental issues through practical pilot projects, tools for change, in-depth research, campaigning, policy discussion, and raising awareness through the media and publications. Contains a section on its work on well-being, including a number of downloadable publications.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Has a list of of helpful items regarding work and mental health.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)
Clicking through to the occupational part of the site gives lists of resources, facts and figures and help for small firms. You can buy posters from them too.
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Has information on getting people with mental health issues into paid work and staying in employment.
Shift
Case studies and advice for employers and employees dealing with mental health problems. Note: you may need to scroll down past the blank part of the screen to find the information you have clicked on.
Stress Management Society
The website of the Society had a collection of factsheets, including a sample policy and a questionnaire.
Well-being Institute
Website of the Well-being Institute at Cambridge University which is dedicated to the scientific understanding of well-being and using this to help organisations develop their full potential. Includes a number of online articles.
Workplaceharrassment.org
Employers, unions and government have joined together to produce guidance.