Mental ill-health is the leading cause of long-term workplace absence and one in four workers will experience a health problem annually. Most employers have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), but few have a pathway. Verve Healthcare provides CQC-registered, clinically led employee mental health support from triage through treatment to return-to-work.
Mental ill-health costs UK employers an estimated £56 billion every year, and work-related stress, anxiety and depression account for more than half of all working days lost to ill health in Great Britain.
Standard EAPs usually provide a helpline and counselling sessions. For some employees that may be enough. But for those experiencing more complex difficulties, such as persistent anxiety, depression or burnout, it’s only the beginning and not the solution.
Employers need workplace mental health services that provide clinical support, onward pathways and practical guidance. That means faster access to expertise, and support that protects employee wellbeing and productivity.
Effective employee mental health support goes beyond signposting. It combines clinical assessment, treatment and workplace strategy to deliver real outcomes that work.
Our mental health at work service gives employees fast access to clinicians who can assess, diagnose and begin treatment. Every employee has a structured plan and a clear next step, not just a conversation.
Integrated occupational health assessments ensure the employer understands impact, risk and adjustments. We provide clear, actionable reports that support absence management and duty of care, without compromising employee confidentiality.
Fast access to a clinician matters. Our private GP mental health review service gives employees rapid access to medical advice, referrals and onward treatment pathways when additional support is needed.
An EAP is a starting point.
Clinical occupational health for mental health is what your employees need when the starting point is not enough.
A standard EAP typically offers a 24-hour helpline, limited counselling sessions and signposting to self-help resources. It definitely plays a role, particularly for early stage or mild concerns.
However, a clinical model goes further. Verve Healthcare provides triage, CBT, counselling, occupational health input, employer reporting and onward referrals where needed. As a CQC-registered provider, our mental wellbeing services are independently regulated and built around outcomes. Employers can trust that services are delivered within a clinically governed framework.
We are your clinical partner, managing the full pathway from the moment an employee reaches out to the point they are back at work and thriving. Here’s how it works.
Employers have a legal duty of care to protect the mental health of their workforce, as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (UK Regulator). At minimum, this means assessing the risk of stress at work and taking steps to address it. Best practice goes further: fast access to clinical assessment, structured absence management, trained line managers and a clear referral pathway to treatment.
Yes. Some mental health conditions may meet the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010 if they meet certain criteria. Employers should seek appropriate occupational health and legal guidance for specific cases.
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