Health, Wellbeing and Flexibility
Find guidance and procedures for managing your physical and mental health at work, and view policies for supporting your work-life balance.
All NHS Scotland Health Boards adhere to the Once for Scotland approach. Each section on this page contains a link to the NHS Scotland Workforce Policy or NHS Lanarkshire Policy, and any relevant documents like guidance or forms.
Managing Health at Work
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Outlines safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances to protect employee health.
First Aid
Details first aid provisions, designated first aiders, and emergency response procedures in the workplace.
Health And Safety
Outlines general health and safety responsibilities, risk assessments, and workplace safety standards.
Latex
Covers the safe use of latex products, risk minimization, and management of latex allergies for staff.
Lone Working
Details safety measures, risk assessments, and communication protocols for employees working alone.
Manual Handling
Outlines safe lifting techniques, risk assessments, and equipment use to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Menopause And Menstrual Health
Provides guidance and workplace support adjustments for staff experiencing menopause or menstrual health issues.
Safety Governance And Strategic Framework
Details the organisational structure, strategic goals, and governance for health and safety management.
Occupational Health Surveillance
Covers health monitoring programs to detect and prevent work-related ill health and occupational diseases.
Safety Action Notice
Details procedures for issuing, responding to, and managing critical safety alerts and action notices.
Staff Screening during Incidents and Outbreaks
Outlines protocols for health screening, testing, and managing staff during infectious disease outbreaks.
Staff Support and Wellbeing
Covers resources, programs, and initiatives to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.
Work-Related Driving
Details safety requirements, vehicle checks, and driver responsibilities for staff driving for work.
Work Related Skin Disease in HCW
Outlines prevention, risk assessment, and management of occupational dermatitis and other skin conditions.
Work-Related Violence and Aggression
Covers risk reduction, reporting procedures, and support for staff facing workplace violence or aggression.
Adverse Weather
Outlines procedures for staff attendance, safety, and operational continuity during severe weather conditions.
Alcohol and other Substances
Covers workplace rules regarding alcohol and substance use, support for staff, and disciplinary actions.
Smoking and Vaping
Outlines the smoke-free workplace rules, designated areas, and support for employees quitting smoking.
Covid Information
Details current guidelines, infection control measures, and workplace protocols related to COVID-19.
Supporting Work Life Balance
Adoption, Fostering and Kinship
Discover your leave options, rights, pay, and support for adoption, fostering, and kinship care.
Breastfeeding
Applies when an employee wants to breastfeed or express milk in the workplace.
Career Break
Applies when an employee wants to take an unpaid career break and return to work in the NHS.
New Parent Support
Outlines the procedure eligible employees must follow to request as paternity leave. It also details their statutory and contractual rights and pay arrangements.
Parental Leave
Applies when an employee wants to take parental leave. It outlines their statutory and contractual rights and pay arrangements.
Flexible Work Location
Applies when employees request or managers propose options for flexible work locations.
Flexible Work Pattern
Applies when employees request, or managers propose options for a flexible work pattern, such as changing hours.
Retirement
Provides a framework that supports employees transitioning from work to retirement or returning to employment after they retire.
Special Leave
Provides a supportive and person-centred response when an employee requests special leave.
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
Details the annual leave process. It outlines entitlements, reckonable service, and public holiday guidance.
Maternity
Applies when an employee requires maternity leave. It outlines their statutory and contractual rights and pay arrangements.