Gambling Harms, Alcohol and Drugs Support

Our Policies

Our workplace policies have been updated to help support staff and to reduce the impact of gambling, alcohol and drug related harms on our workforce. You can read these here:

• Gambling Harms Support Policy [234kb]
• Alcohol and Drugs Support Policy [180kb]

Dedicated Addictions Helpline - Free, Confidential and Available 24/7

• If you have an addiction, or are affected by someone who has an addiction, you can access free confidential advice and support by calling: 0808 196 9460 any time of the day or night - all year round.
• Our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) provides this independent support to any employee affected by addictions - it is totally confidential and free for you to access.
• You can chat to a trained addictions advisor who will listen, talk things through with you and offer advice on the next steps you can take.

External Support

• Our staff health and wellbeing handbook - outlines a wealth of information, advice and support on gambling, alcohol and drugs.
• Our staff health and wellbeing resources guide  - provides access to free resources such as posters, leaflets and factsheets on alcohol consumption and drug use.

Our Commitment 

The council signed the Unite Charter as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce gambling related harms in the workplace and support the wellbeing. You can read the Charter  Unite Charter [405kb].