Able Futures

What is Able Futures?

Able Futures is a strategic partnership created to deliver the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Led by Ingeus UK, with partners Case UK, Health 2 Employment, and The Better Health Generation, Able Futures delivers mental health support to SME employers, employees, apprentices and self-employed people across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is fully funded by the DWP, so there is no cost to SME employers, employees or the self-employed who want to access support for their mental health at work.

What can employers expect from Able Futures?

Able Futures provides employers with education resources and guidance to help them support people with mental health conditions in the workplace. When you register as an employer with Able Futures you will get: 

• A personalised, tailormade approach to how best to promote the service we deliver to employees across your business or organisation. 
• A local Business Account Manager to help you embed mental health awareness and support in your workplace.
• Bespoke relationship management and advice and guidance on how to work collaboratively with Able Futures to get the best outcome for mental health at work in your business.

Will the service cost my business anything?

There is no charge to you or your employees to use the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service from Able Futures. This includes all the calls, meetings, expert advice, guidance and promotional materials.

It does not matter what type or size your business is, or how many employees use the service. All support provided under the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.