Salus occupational health case management mental health support service is helping to assist NHS Lanarkshire employees to better manage their mental health.
Referral to the service is offered to employees who are absent from work as a consequence of mental health issues and can be accessed via the EASY team on 01698 759310.
Once registered, a health and life circumstance assessment will be conducted by a qualified health care professional, known as a case manager, with experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties.
The assessment allows the opportunity to:
- Explore the range of contributing factors that affect mental health and wellbeing at personal, professional and environment levels;
- Design supportive techniques/interventions to manage current condition;
- Explore practical solutions to address any factors that are adversely impacting overall wellbeing.
Employees receive support from a designated case manager for up to 20 weeks in the form of regular progress reviews.
Cathy Evans, regional manager, said “The service has been a valuable support to many NHS employees over the past year. Feedback from the service has been excellent with many people reporting that they felt listened to, their problems were addressed and they had a clear plan of the way forward to enable them to improve their health and return to work.”
For further information, visit: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health-matters/ , under the SALUS button.
