One councillor in RCT said that the number of staff who can't attend work due to mental health reasons is a cause for concern and mentioned the idea of having mental health first aiders to help people get support
Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council faces concerns over a high number of staff absences due to mental health issues, accounting for 30.5% of lost working days in 2024, with Community and Children’s Services showing the highest levels at 33.7%. Councillors discussed workforce health data and considered solutions like mental health first aiders. The council offers mental health support including counselling, but aims to investigate patterns and correlations related to these absences and improve service promotion, especially for frontline staff.
