Health and wellbeing

Welcome to our Staff Health and Wellbeing Information and Resources webpage. 

Looking after our health and wellbeing is always important, especially during this difficult and challenging period. Below we have gathered together some resources and information to support staff in looking after their mental and physical wellbeing.  

Support available for staff

Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured
Health Assured provides confidential support and advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year over the phone on 0800 028 0199 as well as hosting resources on their website. Find out how to access self help resources.

Mental Health First Aiders

Contact details for Mental Health First Aiders

Respect Advisors Network
Support and guidance on bullying and harrassment through the Respect Advisors Network.

Chaplaincy 
Looking for a supportive conversation? Our team of Chaplains are available for confidential chats on any matter concerning you.

Occuptional Health Service
Staff can be referred by their line manager to the University’s Occupational Health Service, which provides support to promote and preserve both the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.

Counselling & Psychological Services
CAPS offer various self-help resources, including information on managing anxiety and stress, and a page on Coronavirus and mental health.

Online learning

Health and wellbeing information for staff

Health, safety and wellbeing pages

Health and wellbeing guidance and policies

For line managers: Mentally Healthy Workplace online course

Students lifting weights and exercising in the gym

Fitness and wellbeing

Resources from UofG Sport to keep active while social distancing

Walking and cycling information from the Sustainability team

Keeping well at home

Guidance for remote working from Glasgow Anywhere

Tips for your home working setup from Safety and Environmental Protection Service

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External resources

Mental Health support websites

  • NHS Inform -a great general site for managing stress 
  • Living Well - grounding exercises for managing anxiety 
  • Mind - a charity with lots of useful information on anxiety, depression, trauma and also have grounding exercises.
  • Brothers in Arms Scotland - specifically cover issues men may be experiencing.
  • Beating The Blues - provides access to self-directed cognitive behaviour therapy.

 Helplines and apps