HSE's latest statistics show that around half of reported ill-health is related to stress, depression or anixety
 

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Stress at work ebulletin

Issued: 20 January 2025

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Preventing work-related stress in 2025

HSE's latest statistics for work-related ill-health and injury show that around half of reported ill-health is related to stress, depression or anxiety.

That’s an estimated 776,000 cases with each case taking an average of 21.1 days off work.

Start the year off right

No matter where you work, the law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health in the workplace. That means including stress in risk assessments and acting on it. You can also:


Learn how to prevent stress in 5 steps

HSE's free online learning will guide you step-by-step and provides all the tools, templates and information you need to get proactive on preventing stress and supporting good mental health at work.

  • Reach out and have conversations - see the Talking Toolkit for help
  • Recognise the signs and causes of stress - the Stress Indicator Tool could be useful
  • Respond to any risks you’ve identified
  • Reflect on actions you’ve agreed and taken
  • and make it Routine - how can you make this part of your every day?


Information and resources

Free webinar

Sign-up to attend our free webinar on work-related stress: 


Vital statistics poster 2024

This poster presents HSE's health and safety statistics for 2023 to 2024 in an infographic style that is easy to understand.

Find out more and order your copy: Health and safety at work: Vital statistics poster 2024

The Health and Safety Executive turns 50

Created by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, HSE celebrates 50 years this month, having been officially launched on 1 January 1975.

Get more information and access useful links and resources in our HSE turns 50 news article. 

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