Mental Health Works
Every year, thousands of people fall out of work due to mental health challenges, not because they can’t do the job, but because the right support didn’t come in time. Mental Health Works is a national campaign from Shaw Trust that helps employers and local authorities take simple, early steps that keep people in meaningful work.
At the heart of this campaign is Individual Placement Support (IPS). Through our proven IPS programme, we partner with businesses to protect talent, reduce staff turnover, and boost productivity—all without adding pressure or cost to already stretched teams.
Key findings from our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Impact Report
59%
of people reported improved mental health.
85%
of people reported improved or maintained wellbeing.
88%
of people say they improved or maintained their mental health
We’re not asking for pledges—we’re offering practical tools, expert insight, and real solutions. Because when we support mental health at work, everyone benefits. Early support works. Let’s work together to keep people in work and find work.
Discover how IPS can help you
Our team are hosting two free webinars to explain it all for employers and commissioners. Sign up below.
Employer Webinar
Wednesday 21 May
2pm-3pm
Effective strategies for workplace wellbeing for employers.
Join us for a practical webinar designed specifically for employers to provide you with effective strategies for retaining and hiring people with mental health conditions.
Read our full IPS Impact Report
Insights from the frontline of delivering IPS, our impact to date and our recommendations for commissioners.
Commissioning Connect to Work
Providing support to up to 100,000 people nationally, it’s a key part of the government’s Get Britain Working strategy to tackle economic inactivity.
If you need support finding or staying in work
Find out about our current programmes and support.