Participant and employer experiences of mental health support from Able Futures

The busy bus driver from Halifax has worked hard to combat mental ill-health that threatened to overwhelm him and with support from Able Futures is back on the road to wellness.

Chemist Laura felt unable to open up to family and friends when she started to find all aspects of her life difficult. The 31-year-old from York was juggling a full-time job with studying part time for a Masters degree when she finally found Able Futures could support her.

Health shop worker Holly's work-life balance was out of kilter and her mental health was deteriorating. Thanks to help from Able Futures alongside her own hard work and determination, Holly’s life inside and outside of work has transformed.

Panic attacks, stress and anxiety were all taking a toll on 25-year-old Rebecca, who was close to burnout. Rebecca reached out to Able Futures and received advice and guidance to help her reclaim her time and energy and focus on herself.

Busy receptionist Caitlin, 32 from Wigan, was feeling overwhelmed and struggling to achieve a work-life balance. With support from Able Futures she now feels more able to cope with challenging situations and overcome issues that affect her mental health. 

Working as a carer was only ever meant to be a stop-gap for media and culture graduate Toni Lawrence. But the 25-year-old from Leeds was experiencing anxiety due to her stressful job and the long hours she was working so she turned to Able Futures for support. 

Graphic designer Paul from Southport was finding it hard to cope with worry about his workload and feeling isolated, unsupported and anxious. Tailored advice and guidance from Able Futures has helped him overcome overwhelming negative feelings and cope better at work. 

Michelle Watkins felt that she had hit rock bottom after relationship issues shook her confidence at work. Able Futures helped with tailored advice and guidance to help her recover and feel better able to cope in her high profile role as a regional sales manager.

The 50-year-old nurse was working on a ward for elderly people when the Covid pandemic struck. Seeing so many people ill and dying from the virus, while trying to come to terms with the loss of his mum, took its toll and he turned to Able Futures for support. 

Joe needed support and guidance on how to cope better with anxiety and subsequent stress in a high pressure job working in the probation service. Now Joe feels confident in what the future might bring after engaging with mental health support service Able Futures.

Engaging with Able Futures has helped 29 year old pharmacist Steph retrain her thinking patterns so her anxiety no longer leads her to catastrophise and the negative thoughts are no longer a part of her personality that has to be with her forever. 

Special needs teacher Michelle, from Bradford, feels much better equipped to deal with her worries and anxieties at work after reaching out to Able Futures when she was feeling overwhelmed. 

Allianz is managing the risks of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or stress affecting their employees with support from Able Futures.

Helen Foster, Head of Pensions, Wellbeing and Benefits at Sodexo, explains how Able Futures has helped them support staff mental health at work.

TfL ensures no-one gets left behind when it comes to mental health with support from Able Futures.

Kellogg's discovers the best way to start the day at work with mental health support from Able Futures

Essex County Council is keen to show its 7,500 employees that it values their mental wellbeing.

Footasylum takes steps to support mental health with the help of Able Futures

Camden Council supports its staff for more enjoyable futures at work

Together Trust puts its trust in Able Futures for better mental health at work

Keeping working minds as fresh at Daisy Communications