Employers' Forum on Disability response to research on mental health as it affects employers
13th June 2006
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is extremely pleased that the independent research conducted on behalf of Shaw Trust, Mental Health: the Last Workplace Taboo has given the subject of mental ill-health as it affects employers renewed focus.
For 15 years, EFD has been trying to make it easier for business to employ and retain people with disabilities, including those with mental health problems.
This includes enabling tools for the employer, such as ‘Hot Topic' events on stress and the briefing paper, ‘Employment adjustments for people with mental health problems'.
Chief executive of EFD, Susan Scott-Parker: "The term ‘mental health problems' refers to an extremely broad spectrum of conditions, which can make it difficult for an employer to deal with effectively, in a supportive and non-judgemental way.
"We at EFD believe that many employers are trying hard to get it right on mental health, which can affect anyone at any time.
"Employers' Forum on Disability will continue its efforts to give managers practical guidance relating to the employment of people with mental health problems."
Scott-Parker continues: "We are looking forward to continuing consultation and work with our members and organisation such as Shaw Trust to share best practice on the employment and retention of people with mental health problems."
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Media enquiries, please contact:
Liz Nightingale, Communications Manager
Employers' Forum on Disability
Email: liz.nightingale@efd.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
About Employers' Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects employers and service providers. With over 400 members, EFD represents organisations that employ around 20 per cent of the UK workforce.Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.