"Campaigning for fairness in mental health and employability" 

The SAMH Campaign “Dismissed?”, is a campaign that focuses on the employability journey of people with mental health problems. From claiming benefits to which people are entitled when they are sick or disabled, to applying for, getting and keeping a job, people with mental health problems are currently disadvantaged in employability. What's more, sickness absence due to mental health problems is currently costing Scotland's employers almost £1 million a day. SAMH wants to change that.

The “Dismissed?” Campaign:

• Works with employers to help them learn about mental health, and about equality law
• Helps employers to recruit and retain staff who experience mental health problems
• Aims to influence the benefits system to make it fairer and easier to navigate
• Empowers individuals to campaign for themselves

Nick Pye of activHR Consulting commented, "as a supplier of HR software to SAMH, we're delighted to be involved in supporting this campaign and we'll look to see how we can incorporate the promotion of the campaign and highten the awareness to clients and prospective clients alike as part of our own marketing and promotional activities over the coming months."

Please see the many ways for you and/or your employer to get involved and support the campaign, or read the easy-to-use factsheets all about your rights and responsibilities in employment and benefits.

SAMH depends on public generosity to help continue their campaigning work: please consider making a donation to support their campaign.