Health and wellbeing
Feeling better can make work feel more possible.
Health and wellbeing can affect whether someone can get a job, stay in work, and move forward.
Support services
Support is available. This could include health services, wellbeing support, and help at work such as flexible hours or reasonable adjustments.
Feeling better can make work feel more possible.
These services will support with employability goals. If your mental health is severe and you need immediate help please contact your GP or emergency services.
Work Well West helps people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset who have health problems, stress, or disabilities to find and keep a job.
They offer friendly support, advice, and one-to-one help. We can talk about work goals, confidence, training, and wellbeing. Our service is free, confidential, and easy to access.
WE Work for Everyone is a free programme for people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and autistic people to move towards and find a way into paid work.
The programme is available to people living in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority region. The region includes Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Connect to Work helps people with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to find and stay in work.
People on this programme will be supported with a specialist coach who will work with them, their support network and employer to make sure they access paid work right for their aspirations and with reasonable adjustments.
Search for more support services in your area
For a wide range of other support services that can help you with health and wellbeing search the directory.
How do health and wellbeing impact work?
Health and wellbeing can affect whether someone can get a job, stay in work, and move forward.
When you feel well, it is easier to:
- focus and learn new things
- feel confident
- manage stress
- keep to a routine
- have the energy to get through the day
Looking for work can take time and effort. If you are feeling unwell, it can be harder to:
- fill in applications
- attend interviews
- travel to appointments
- stay motivated
Once you start a job, you may need to:
- be on time
- concentrate
- work with other people
- cope with busy or stressful days
If your health is not stable, you may need more time off, or you may find work harder to manage.
Good wellbeing can help you:
- take on new tasks
- build confidence
- improve skills
- work towards a better role
Support is available. This could include health services, wellbeing support, and help at work such as flexible hours or reasonable adjustments.
Feeling better can make work feel more possible.