Mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, are becoming more common in the UK and it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of mental health issue each year. Some of the adjustments that an employee with mental health conditions might need, but are not limited to are:

• Flexible working including changes to hours
• Time off to attend medical / psychiatric appointments
• Changes to targets, deadlines, projects or performance goals
• Training for colleagues and managers to understand mental health
• A quiet place to take time out
• A phased return to work
• A mentor or buddy in the workplace to support an employee especially when they return to work after a period of absence

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important. On this page you will find lots of information around the support available to Network Rail employees – Managing your mental wellbeing