29/01/2025

Action Mental Health Launches New Workplace Wellbeing Hub

Action Mental Health has launched a new online platform and membership scheme designed to help HR professionals support the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.

The Workplace Wellbeing Hub offers bespoke solutions for organisations of all sizes, including strategic consultancy, training, and access to a range of online resources and webinars.

"There remains a significant unmet need for businesses in terms of supporting their staff and addressing their wellbeing needs," said David Babington, CEO of Action Mental Health. "Whilst workplace training has been part of Action Mental Health's service offering for a number of years, we have never had a membership offering or digital platform designed specifically for this purpose."

Babington emphasized that the new Hub combines digital innovation with expert, locally-delivered support, providing employers with a comprehensive solution to enhance workplace wellbeing.

The launch event for the Workplace Wellbeing Hub took place at The MAC in Belfast on Thursday, 23rd January.

This initiative aims to address the growing need for effective workplace mental health support and contribute to a healthier and more productive workforce across Northern Ireland.
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Also speaking at the launch were Joanne McClelland, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Henderson Group – one of Action Mental Health's partners – and Heather White, Head of HR at Lunn's Jewellers, which is one of the first employers to sign up to the Wellbeing Hub. Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ruth Fleck, also addressed attendees, along with Lauren Houston, Coordinator of Action Mental Health's workplace wellbeing services.

"We're incredibly fortunate to have worked alongside Action Mental Health and over the past year have witnessed their expertise and support," said Heather. "The feedback from our managers and colleagues has been nothing short of exceptional. It's given us the confidence to support each other in the workplace and at home. The support from Action Mental Health has been invaluable and being part of the Workplace Wellbeing Hub going forward is a key part of our business strategy for this year."

Dr Fleck added that organisations had a duty of care to their staff to implement impactful mental health care within the workplace, something that required long-term investment rather than one-off training days or events. "It's about having a range of strategies in place – a complete and whole-system change and approach."

Businesses interested in learning more or signing up can visit: workplacewellbeinghub.amh.org.uk/

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