Mental Health Support for Employees

Part of 4. Questions to the Senedd Commission – in the Senedd at 4:19 pm on 20 October 2021.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour 4:19, 20 October 2021

Thank you, Jack, for your question. The Senedd Commission takes the well-being of Senedd Commission staff very seriously. It's been an area of particular focus throughout the pandemic when we've monitored mental well-being through frequent surveys and maintained regular contact with staff. There is an onsite occupational health professional who can provide a confidential source of support and referral to other services, and there's an employee assistance service providing advice and guidance to support mental well-being, including counselling if appropriate. That service is also available for Members and their staff. The Commission has established a mental well-being network that includes trained mental health first-aiders.