Participant and employer experiences of mental health support from Able Futures

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.

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.

Busy receptionist Caitlin, 32 from Wigan, was feeling overwhelmed and struggling to achieve a work-life balance.

Michelle Watkins felt that she had hit rock bottom. “My confidence had taken such a battering,” she revealed.

Joe needed support and guidance on how to cope better with anxiety and subsequent stress in a high pressure job.

Engaging with Able Futures, which delivers the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, has helped 29 year old Steph experience a rare ‘light-bulb’ moment.

Special needs teacher Michelle, from Bradford, feels much better equipped to deal with her worries and anxieties at work

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

While it’s a well-recognised fact that good days begin with a good breakfast, cereal giant 

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

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