Health and Safety Executive

Work related stress – together we can tackle the causes

If tackling stress was as easy as popping bubble wrap or doodling, work related stress would not be one of the main causes of absence in UK businesses, but every year nearly half a million people report being made ill by stress at work.

And certain occupations tend to appear in the top most stressful - nursing, teaching, social and care work amongst others.  On this website, you’ll find useful case studies from these occupations which provide an insight into how stress can be managed effectively in the workplace. 

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Case studies

Read on to find out how organisations have tackled work-related stress.

Case studies

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SMEs

There's specific advice for small to medium businesses and a link to a new five minute stress check tool.

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Updated 04.02.10