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ACAS has published new guidance on making reasonable adjustments for mental health

Written by Lee Stephens | May 3, 2023 3:01:38 PM

The new guidance published by ACAS  is important reading for all HR Managers and Managers.

The guidance covers

  • What reasonable adjustments for mental health look like;
  • How to request them;
  • How employers should respond to such requests; and
  • How to manage such issues too.

The guidance suggests considering adjustments even when employers aren’t sure there is a disability and further outlines examples of such adjustments as we would expect covering: 

  • Styles of communicating;
  • Breaking tasks down;
  • Removing stressful aspects;
  • Relocations; and
  • Regular monitoring.

Read the ACAS 'Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health' article here

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