Signposting to support based on a specific topic/issue

The first place we would recommend exploring is our ‘Colleague Wellbeing A-Z support index’, which includes links to wellbeing support available internally and externally. See overleaf for some of the key topics that will come up in your role and the key links for support. These links include both internal and external support resources but excludes the general support already listed above (e.g. Spectrum Life).

	Internal link and a summary of the key support within
Suicide	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/suicide NHS emergency contacts including local urgent mental health lines Guidance document You can find your local Urgent Mental Health Line by visiting the NHS website. The First Response Service (FRS) puts you and your mental health first, providing a service seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you're Devon based (excl Plymouth): Devon Partnership NHS Trust - 0808 196 8708. If you're Plymouth based: Livewell Southwest - 0800 923 9323. If you're Cornwall based: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - 0800 038 5300. If you're Somerset based: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 0800 138 1692. Free 24/7 support such as Samaritans, SHOUT and Breaking The Silence The University has developed this training programme as part of a community approach to mental health and suicide safety. Advice if you are worried about someone including a leaflet Next steps to feeling better section
Alcohol and drugs	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/self-care/alcoholanddrugs/ The University of Exeter's ‘Alcohol and Substance abuse policy’ with guidance and support External support for alcohol use such as Alcohol Change, Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain (AA) and We are with you External support for drug use such as Talk to Frank, Drug Wise and Re-solv External support for addictions such as EDP and Action on Addiction
Anxiety	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/mentalhealth/anxietyanddepression Free mindfulness sessions for colleagues Mind Over Natter wellbeing videos Other University resources for work-related anxiety and stress such as ‘Managing Mental Health and Stress Standard’ and the ‘Workplace Pressures Risk Assessment’ External support such as Mind’s ‘Wellness Action Plans’ to complete with a manager (workplace, remote and hybrid), ‘Get Your Mind Plan - Every Mind Matters’ and peer support options run by Mind ‘Self-care and staying well’ section for resources and advice Infographics from an organisation called BelievePerform
Bereavement, grief and loss	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/mentalhealth/griefandbereavement The University Chaplaincy and Colleague Wellbeing teams have launched a Colleague Grief and Bereavement Group - a support network for colleagues experiencing any form of grief or bereavement. The group is a safe space for sharing/listening and practical/reflective activities. Dates and directions to the meeting rooms can be found on the website. ‘Bereavement support booklet - for staff and students’ (note: this booklet contains references to student support available) Miscarriage and pregnancy loss guidance External support including Cruse Bereavement Care, NHS support and Death Cafe
Depression	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/mentalhealth/anxietyanddepression Free mindfulness sessions for colleagues Training and webinars available ‘Self-care and staying well’ section for resources and advice External support such as Mind’s ‘Wellness Action Plans’ to complete with a manager (workplace, remote and hybrid), ‘Get Your Mind Plan - Every Mind Matters’ and peer support options run by Mind Infographics from an organisation called BelievePerform
Disabilities	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/occupational-health/disability/disabilitysupport/ Information for managers Disability and COVID ‘Working from home: Support for disabled colleagues’ Getting support for accessibility issues Useful external links such as Extension of the Access to Work and AccessAble (previously called Disabled Go) Disability and Equality Act 2010: Access to Work & Protected Characteristics
Domestic Abuse	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/domesticabuse/ The domestic abuse hand signal Recognising signs of domestic abuse Support available, internally and externally (e.g. First Light) 'Domestic Abuse Awareness Champions' are available and trained to support Our ‘Domestic Abuse Support Assessment’ and ‘Guidance for Managers’
Eating disorders	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/eatingdisorders/ Symptoms of an eating disorder Beat (a national charity that supports and empowers people to learn more about and recover from their eating disorders) contact information Useful external support including: ‘NHS: Find Eating Disorder support in your area’, ‘Mind: Useful contacts’, ‘How to support someone with an Eating Disorder’
Faith and Worldview	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/support/faith/ Support for staff and managers Multifaith Chaplaincy (a team of faith leaders from a wide variety of faith backgrounds and world views – you do not have to be religious to approach support from this team)
Financial wellbeing	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/financialwellbeing/ A financial wellbeing toolkit is available for colleagues, working in collaboration with The Money and Pensions Service and StepChange.
LGBTQ+	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/support/lgbtqplus
Loneliness	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/mentalhealth/loneliness Groups, Networks and Activities The University of Exeter Chaplaincy Meetup is a platform for meeting new people Infographics from an organisation called BelievePerform
Menopause	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/menopause/ Menopause definitions University support available, such as the Menopause Café External support from Henpicked, Mind, NHS, Balance and Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians Recommended books to try
Neurodiversity	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/neurodiversity/ Neurodiversity definitions Support available for neurodivergent people and information for their managers Teams site for anyone interested in neurodiversity to come together to share ideas, projects and resources
Race equality	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/support/race/ Dignity and Respect policy Staff and student support BME network (BME stands for Black and Minority Ethnic)
Relationship problems	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/othersupport/relationshipsupport/ Mediation support offered by the University (for colleague relationship challenges) External support such as a NHS list of relationship counselling services
Sleep issues	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/self-care/sleep/ Mindfulness sessions available for colleagues Studies and articles External support such as ‘Short Stories for Stressed Grown-Ups’ (podcast series) and NHS sleep advice Infographics from an organisation called BelievePerform
Sexual misconduct	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/speakout/sexual-misconduct/ The sexual misconduct policy and procedures How to support a friend
Stress	https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/occupational-health/mentalhealth/mhstoolkit/ Leaders and managers MH and stress toolkit Colleagues MH and stress toolkit 'Supporting the mental wellbeing of your team’ training module The Stress Indicator Tool (SIT) Workplace Pressures Risk Assessments to identify and address causes of stress (both for a team and individually) The Managing Mental Health and Stress Standard - processes for managing stress at the University and links to relevant resources and support Mind’s ‘Wellness Action Plans’ to complete with a manager
Suicide	See top of chart.

Signposting to support based on a specific topic/issue

Suicide

Alcohol and drugs

Anxiety

Bereavement, grief and loss

Depression

Disabilities

Domestic Abuse

Eating disorders

Faith and Worldview

Financial wellbeing

LGBTQ+

Loneliness

Menopause

Neurodiversity

Race equality

Relationship problems

Sleep issues

Sexual misconduct

Stress

Suicide