Venditan becomes a Mindful Employer

Established in 2004, Mindful Employer is a UK-wide initiative by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Providing employers with easier access to professional Workplace Mental Health training, information and support, the initiative aims to help empower employers to take the lead in supporting the mental well-being of their staff.

By signing the Charter we are agreeing to the following values:

• To provide non-judgemental and proactive support to staff experiencing mental ill-health.
• To not make assumptions about a person with a mental health condition and their ability to work.
• To be positive and enabling toward all employees and applicants with a mental health condition.
• To support line managers in managing mental health in the workplace.
• To ensure we are fair in the recruitment of new staff in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).
• To make it clear that people who have experience of mental ill-health will not be discriminated against.

Amongst other benefits, we will receive bespoke feedback and support on our policies and practices through Mindful Employer’s review process.

John Coyne, Managing Director of Venditan adds:‍

“We are always looking at new ways to support our colleagues and the Mindful Employer Charter is a fantastic initiative to get on board with. Recognising mental health in the workplace is super important and the more ways we can introduce support, the better.”