The new Wellbeing and Attendance Management Policy aims to drive a significant cultural shift in managing sickness absence and prioritising colleagues' well-being. This policy emphasises greater autonomy , responsibility , and accountability for both managers and colleagues, fostering a collaborative approach to maintaining well-being in the workplace. Adopting a person-centred, individualised focus, the policy seeks to better support our people throughout their professional journey, responding to their evolving needs in a timely and compassionate manner. It encourages managers and colleagues to work together, promoting a proactive approach to staying well at work and creating an environment where staff can thrive. This involves shifting the focus to providing comprehensive support for well-being, including prevention activities, health promotion, self-help, and assistance for colleagues with complex needs with the aim of: Aim of introducing the Wellbeing and Attendance Management Policy.
Providing better safer services for
Improving the wellbeing of
patients and service users
colleagues and their experience at work
Improving motivation and ultimately productivity
Causing less harm due to factors such as presenteeism
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Wellbeing and Attendance Management Policy Implementation Toolkit
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