We know that working in public services including (but not exclusively) teaching, social work, judiciary legal services, can be enormously stressful. As an example of how public workers are under increasing pressure, 78% of UK teachers and 86% of school and college leaders suffer even higher levels of stress (Teachers Wellbeing Survey, Education Support 2024). Stress can then lead to burnout, which is a serious condition. The result is often seen in sickness absence, performance issues, difficulties in managing workloads, and a change in attitude from enthusiasm to cynicism and detachment. This all points to a staff member who may be struggling.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of those in the public services with a particular emphasis on teaching preventative wellbeing skills as part of public sector vocational training for staff old and new.

 Based on recent research* (of nearly twenty million workers worldwide) there is also a growing body of evidence that organisations should also consider structural causes of stress that exist within the fabric of the organisation itself and make the necessary changes if possible. This requires an assessment of your staff’s wellbeing and then appropriate interventions. We can also assist with this. 

*Wellbeing Research Centre 2025.