Work Well by Maudsley®
Supporting employers to confidently manage and include people living with severe mental illness in the workplace.
Work Well by Maudsley® is a digital support tool designed to help employers build confidence and capability in supporting staff living with severe mental illness.
Developed by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, the tool provides practical, evidence based guidance to help employers understand, communicate with, and support people affected by conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression.
The aim is to enable people with severe mental illness to remain in work, recover well, and thrive, while supporting healthier, more productive workplaces.
What the Tool Offers
Practical, evidence based support for employers
Work Well by Maudsley provides employers with practical, evidence based support to help them confidently include and support people living with severe mental illness at work. The tool offers clear guidance on reasonable adjustments and workplace support, alongside bite sized learning modules designed for line managers and HR professionals. It features real world examples from employers who have successfully supported staff with severe mental illness, as well as AI assisted navigation to help users quickly access relevant advice. All content is clinically validated and underpinned by NHS expertise, ensuring it is both credible and practical for everyday use.
Our Purpose, Approach and Partnerships
Why It Matters
People living with severe mental illness often face stigma and structural barriers that can limit their ability to gain and sustain meaningful employment. Work Well by Maudsley responds to this challenge by equipping employers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to offer appropriate support at the right time. By promoting inclusive practice, the tool helps people with severe mental illness remain in work, support their recovery, and contribute positively to organisational wellbeing and productivity.
Our Approach
Work Well by Maudsley has been developed through a collaborative and evidence based approach that brings together service users, clinicians, and employers. The content is grounded in clinical research and real world workplace practice, ensuring it is both credible and practical. The project aligns with the NHS Long Term Plan ambition to support people with severe mental illness to live and work well, while also contributing to wider sustainability and innovation goals.
Partners and Funders
This project is funded by SBRI Healthcare and delivered through NHS England in partnership with Innovate UK. It has been developed by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, drawing on extensive clinical and research expertise. The funding supports innovative, work related digital solutions that improve outcomes for people living with poor mental health and strengthen employer capability.
How You Can Get Involved
Employers and stakeholders are invited to contribute to the development of the tool.
You can get involved by taking part in either a focus group or an individual interview. If you are interested in contributing, please contact mlresearch@slam.nhs.uk . Your insight will play an important role in shaping how employers are supported to work effectively with people living with severe mental illness.
