The full Toolkit checklist

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See the full list of all our guides and templates below for an overview of our Toolkit’s content.

Our get started guides outline key actions to help improve working environments and support the creation of mentally healthy productions.

Our how to guides provide important context in areas of mental health, HR, legal requirements, and health and safety.

They include editable templates and examples to use on your productions.

You’ll also find video case studies as well as additional resources from the Film and TV Charity, and other organisations, throughout our guide pages.

 

Pre-production guides

1. Agree a wellbeing plan

Discover what senior team members should consider when agreeing a wellbeing plan and learn how to complete a mental health risk assessment.

Agree a wellbeing plan

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You should read the above guide before completing a mental health risk assessment template (below) for your production.

You should read the above guide before completing a Working Well With Me template (below) for your production.

 

2. Communicate your wellbeing plan to your team

Create a wellbeing pack for your team, understand individual needs and agree a communication plan.

Communicate your wellbeing plan to your team

Related how to guides and templates:

You should read the above guide before completing a Working Well With Me template (below) for your production.

 

3. Be clear on bullying, harassment and discrimination

Find advice on tackling bullying, harassment and discrimination, including information on establishing policies, clarifying reporting processes and identifying sources of support.

Be clear on bullying, harassment and discrimination

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4. Build inclusive recruitment and flexible working practices

Understand legal obligations to prevent discrimination, and get tips on advertising jobs, creating accessible selection processes and arranging flexible working.

Build inclusive recruitment and flexible working practices

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Production guides

5. Provide a suitable working environment

Find guidance on ensuring the physical and psychological safety of your teams, along with information on making reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.

Provide a suitable working environment

Related how to guides and templates:

You should read the above guide before completing a Working Well With Me template (below) for your production.

 

6. Work well with vulnerable contributors and sensitive content

View examples of trigger warnings, identify the challenges of working with sensitive content and learn how to provide relevant support.

Work well with vulnerable contributors and sensitive content

Related how to guides and templates:

You should read the above guide before completing a mental health risk assessment template (below) for your production.

You should read the above guide before completing a Working Well With Me template (below) for your production.

 

7. Meet your team’s training needs

Assess your mental health training needs, and see suggestions on training options for both line managers and teams.

Meet your team’s training needs

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8. Plan for rest and time off

Find tips on ensuring your crew get sufficient rest and setting clear boundaries for communication.

Plan for rest and time off

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You should read the above guide before completing a Working Well With Me template (below) for your production.

 

Post-production guides

9. Pass wellbeing planning to post-production

See what to consider when planning a wellbeing handover at the post-production stage, to ensure support continues to be prioritised.

Pass wellbeing planning to post-production

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10. Communicate effectively with post-production crew

Create a communication plan for post-production and understand how to reduce the impact of loneliness on those working in isolation.

Communicate effectively with post-production crew

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11. Debrief crew and offer support

Review practices that have improved mental health on your production and recognise the benefits of offering exit interviews.

Debrief crew and offer support

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12. Debrief leaders and plan ahead

See what to consider when scheduling a senior debrief at the end of your production to share valuable insights.

Debrief leaders and plan ahead

 

 

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