Across the UK, mental health services are facing an unprecedented challenge. Demand for care is rising faster than ever, yet the workforce that supports it is stretched to its limits. According to recent NHS workforce reports, there are thousands of unfilled roles in psychology, counselling, and community mental health — and this shortage is affecting patient care and staff wellbeing.
In this powerful and deeply personal piece, Victoria calls on employers to recognise domestic abuse as a workplace issue, not a private one. With practical steps and a compelling reminder that workplaces can either reinforce silence or become a lifeline, it challenges leaders to step up and create cultures where survivors are supported, believed, and safe.
At Aisel, we believe the future of mental healthcare doesn’t lie in replacing human connection, but in giving clinicians the tools to do what they do best - better, faster, and with less burnout. Through AI-powered clinical services, we help psychiatrists streamline their assessments, scale their practices, and provide care that’s both faster and more consistent - without ever compromising...
Nurturing a cohesive and supportive team can lead to more effective collaborations, fewer workplace conflicts, a happier workforce, better job satisfaction, and higher levels of staff retention. Collectively, these improvements can only boost output and productivity (and increase your bottom line).
So, what is social wellbeing, and how can employers support employees’ social wellbeing in the workplace?
