Mental Health Matters at Sainsbury's

We strive to create an environment that is free of stigma, where colleagues can talk openly, reach out for help if they need to and know they are listened to.

We have a Mental Health policy that outlines our approach to Mental Health and details where colleagues can access support. We also upskill our Line Managers with Mental Health Awareness training and guidance on Mental Health and Stress at Work to ensure our leaders are equipped to support their colleagues well.

In October 2019, we signed the Time to Change pledge – our commitment to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace. We are also part of a Retail Network that shares best practices and ideas within our industry.

To further support colleagues we collaborated with the Samaritans and six other leading retailers on a ‘Wellbeing in Retail’ guide which is designed to help retail workers look after their own mental health, get advice on how to support others who may be struggling and signpost where to go for help.