1. Supporting Apprentices
Prepared by: Claire Hodgkins
Prepared for: DRUK
Date: 18th October 2016

2. Background
Aim: to support Apprentices with mental health conditions to retain their employment
Emphasis on wellbeing and productivity at work
No financial contribution required from employers
Referrals to date (since May 2016) : 26
Programme starts: 9
No retention rates as yet will be able to capture from November onwards
Mainstream MHSS provision helped over 6150 individuals with a range of mental health conditions, with 92% retention rate
Delivered by Remploy’s Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants (VRCs) - experienced in supporting people with mental health conditions in a vocational setting 2

3. Eligibility Individuals must:
be in paid employment (including self employment)
AND
Mental Health Condition can be self diagnosed
Access to Work determine eligibility
The mental health condition may not be the primary health condition 3

4. Referral Process
Individuals can self refer direct to Remploy:
Or call
Access to Work –
In all cases ATW will confirm customer eligibility for the service.

5. What does the support look like?
Up to 6 months work based support
Dedicated VRC throughout support period
At least three face to face meetings plus telephone and contact as required
Choice regarding employer involvement
Assessment of individual’s role and specific workplace difficulties – development of a Support Plan
Workplace wellbeing and self esteem assessments
Signposting
Exit Report
92% retention rate for individuals who have completed the 6 month programme to date ( Mainstream)

6. Possible interventions.......
The support is completely tailored to the individual’s needs and could
include interventions such as:
practical workplace coping strategies
employer education / guidance around mental health (with individual’s consent)
planning and implementing return to work
advice on redeployment into a more suitable role
negotiating and agreeing adjustments / accommodations
sign posting to internal support / external organisations
Tool such as Moodjuice, moodgym, WRAP
attendance at internal meetings, e.g. Occupational Health, HR, line manager

7. Statistics to Date 35 % conversation compared to 81% on MHSS
62% Female vs 38 % males
Top Mental Health conditions:
Anxiety: 54%
Depression: 35%
Stress: 8%
Bi Polar: 3%
2nd MH condition 85% compared to % on MHSS
19% logged another Health Condition / Disability compared to 50-60% on MHSS

8. Any Questions

9. Remploy Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Claire Hodgkins
Remploy Vocational Rehabilitation Services