Useful links
The following links are to a variety of websites which contain useful information and resources
relating to workplace health. Please note: NHS Bolton cannot accept responsibility for the content of external sites.
General information
- ACAS
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The service operates a national help line on 08457 474747 www.acas.org.uk
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission
various acts can be downloaded, along with explanations and advice www.equalityhumanrights.com
- Health and Safety Executive Stress Management Standards
Good guidance on managing stress in the workplace. www.hse.gov.uk
- The Health and Safety Executive
Provides information and advice on Health and Safety at work.
HSE Info line 0845 345 0055 www.hse.gov.uk.
- Legal Services Commission
Provides information on legal matters including legal aid. Also runs the Community Legal Service telephone advice services re debt, housing,
benefits:
0845 345 4 345
www.legalserivces.gov.uk
- National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureau
Offer masses of information on employment and other issues. www.adviceguide.org.uk
- NHS Employers
Advice to employers and staff on stress in the workplace. www.nhsemployers.org
- TUC The Trades Union Congress
Comprehensive information on a range of workplace issues. Has a particularly good Health and Safety section. www.tuc.org.uk
- WorkSMART
This is a TUC user friendly website offering advice on work-related health for all workers and employers, with useful links to other relevant sites. www.worksmart.org.uk
Feel Better
Domestic abuse
Addictions
Carers support
- Carers and Work
Information to help carers juggle work and caring and make choices about returning to work. wwwcarersuk.org
Eat Well
Move More
- Get Active Bolton
A comprehensive database so that you can search for any activites going on in your area.
- Walking Works
A campiagn which aims to encourage us to do more walking. You can sign your pledge to walk.
- Online Walking Route Finder
Get a route map between any two points, including your journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving.
- Living Streets
A national charity that stands up for pedestrians.
- Sustrans
The UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
- Walking Buddy Scheme
A scheme that matches up individuals who walk the same way so they can walk together.
Drink Safe
- Booze Talk
A local website that provides support and advice for people who want to cut down and advice to employers working in the alcohol field.
- Know Your Units
Everything you need to know about alcohol and units including a unit calculator.
Breathe Easier
Breathe Easier