Rapid access to free professional support to help people back to work

November 3, 2021

RCS wellbeing for work specialists offer ‘In Work Support’ across Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion providing free, confidential and rapid access to a range of one-to-one psychological or physical therapies to help manage stress, reduce anxiety, improve physical wellbeing or deal with changes at work.

“RCS is life changing. I had no idea it existed prior to the mental health nurse at my GP surgery recommending it. The staff were great, and the counselling was great. It started straight away and the six sessions helped me find my feet! Thanks RCS.” In Work Support Service Client

RCS’s well-established In Work Support service is now available in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. The service provides rapid access to fully funded, one-to-one professional support and therapies to help people back to work from sickness absence. In Work Support has helped over 6,000 employees in Wales since 2015.

Dr Claire Corbett, GP, regularly refers her patients to the service from her practice in North Wales:

“Everyone in the cluster values the service because it is such a good place to refer patients to. People get a really quick, timely response which is what they need.

Who is it for?

For employed or self-employed people who live or work in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire.

What is the aim of the service?

The service aims to improve wellbeing and prevent health issues from turning into longer term absence from work.

What services are available?

✓ Counselling

✓ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

✓ Physical Therapies

✓ Employment Support

What is the waiting time?

Access is rapid. Our aim is to get assessments completed within 10 days of contact and for treatment to start within 2 weeks.

How much does it cost?

There is no charge to use the service, which is part-funded by European Social Funding through the Welsh Government.

How do patients access the service?

Individuals can self-refer to the service, or can ask a health professional to contact the service on their behalf, e.g. GP or mental health professional. Participation is voluntary. Our support is currently delivered mainly over the phone or on-line.

To find out more about how you can help your patients, employees or colleagues access the service, just call us on 01745 336442, or check out the RCS website at www.rcs-wales.co.uk

“RCS acted very quickly when I rang and I started counselling the following week. I was ready to go back to work within 3 weeks and had a phased return to work. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the sessions.”
In Work Support Service Client