24 Nov 2025

REMINDER-It’s the Law to Assess Stress Risks

The first week in November saw Stress Awareness Week 2025. Even though the week has passed, the topic should be on our minds all year-round.

It’s important to remember that work-related stress is not just a wellbeing issue but a legal health and safety requirement.

Support is available from the HSE. Their Working Minds campaign is built around 5 simple steps:

Reach out: start the conversation
Recognise: spot the signs and causes of stress
Respond: agree actions and make changes
Reflect: review what’s working
make it Routine: embed stress prevention into daily practices

A key resource is the Stress Talking Toolkit, which helps managers facilitate structured discussions around the 6 main causes of stress: demands, control, support, relationships, role, and change.

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