Mental health is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in the UK. The CIPD reports an average of 9.4 sick days per employee, while the HSE estimates that 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, resulting in 22.1 million working days lost.
This free guide helps you confidently manage mental health-related absences, from spotting early warning signs and handling conversations sensitively, to supporting employees back to work and meeting your legal responsibilities.
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