The Retail Book, Stationery & Allied Trades Employees’ Association
Health & Safety – Physical & Mental
The RBA has a role to play in protecting its members’ employment interests and this can go far beyond improving conditions at work and assisting with grievances and disciplinary cases. Maintaining good general Health & Safety is also a vital part of our remit, and this extends to being there for members who suffer from poor mental health.
Our role in individual health matters
We have a strong duty of care to protect the health and wellbeing of all members, and provide a wide range of advice and assistance, all in strict confidence.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
We also have a care for the mental health of our members, and we currently have two qualified Mental Health First Aiders who are available to provide support and information for any person in a crisis. They can be contacted by members by telephone, text, or email. We can then advise and assist by telephone or in person.
The majority of our Delegates have also attended courses in mental health first aid.
Accidents at Work
Accidents at work, or travelling to and from work, are covered by membership, and for members’ immediate family too. We provide access to a very good firm of personal injury lawyers.
Depression
An article from John Threadgold, RBA Non-Executive Officer, on his experiences coping with depression.
Bullying
The RBA is committed to challenging any bully – particularly in order to prevent mental ill health, rather than to spot the signs when it may already be too late.