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Mental health

9 October 2019

Members who may need mental health support or advice will face their own unique challenges and many may need little or no changes to their working environment. However, understanding their needs and being able to advise and support members is paramount to ensuring that the stigma, stereotypes and discrimination associated with mental health are addressed.

Branches are encouraged to work with campus unions (where possible) to adopt the Mental Health Charter which has been endorsed by the Disabled Members' Standing Committee.  The charter is a visible demonstration of our continued commitment to provide mental health support to members and reps in the workplace.

Branches are also reminded of UCU resources and training courses on supporting members and reps including:

  • guidance, briefing and toolkits documents
  • One in Four - a briefing on mental health at work
  • supporting members with mental health conditions and issues
  • mental health awareness training - www.ucu.org.uk/training
  • advice for reps - members who have feelings of despair

Education Support provides free confidential 24/7 counselling and independent advice for UCU members. Telephone 08000 562 561 or visit their website at www.educationsupport.org.uk.

Mental Health Charter - providing for a healthy workplace [401kb]
Mental Health Charter final Oct 2018 [311kb]
World Mental Health Day 2018 [324kb]

Last updated: 28 July 2022