Employee Assistance programme

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust ("The collaborating Trusts") are joining resources to provide a combined Employee Assistance programme as part of their broader staff health and well-being strategies.

An Employee Assistance Programme will provide care and support for all employees of the collaborating Trusts by helping to achieve the following: - Promotion of positive mental health and supporting employees in achieving a work-life balance. - Illustrate a duty of care for all employees. - Minimise the risk of litigation for the collaborating Trusts. - Provide a confidential and free service for employees (& dependants)who may feel unable to turn elsewhere. - Improve the productivity and efficiency through improving the employee's wellbeing, ultimately reducing staff absenteeism and turnover rates. - Demonstrate and evidence how the programme is tackling the issues of harassment and bullying in the workplace. - Supporting staff and / or teams in challenging periods.