This case study highlights the impact of TBHG’s health and wellbeing support programme on an individual participant experiencing challenges with mental health, energy levels, sleep and confidence following a period away from employment.
Through consistent engagement and the application of evidence-based strategies discussed during sessions, the participant experienced significant improvements across both mental and physical wellbeing, alongside renewed confidence around returning to work.
Starting Point
At the outset of the programme, the participant reported:
- Elevated stress and anxiety levels
- Low mood and reduced energy
- Disrupted sleep
- Reduced confidence and resilience
- Concerns around physical health impacting employability
These challenges had contributed to a loss of confidence around returning to work and uncertainty about the future.
TBHG Approach
The participant engaged consistently throughout the programme, working with a mental health professional to:
- Understand the links between mental health, physical health and employability
- Develop practical strategies to manage anxiety and mood
- Improve sleep quality and daily energy levels
- Build confidence and resilience gradually and sustainably
- Explore realistic, supportive routes back into employment
The programme provided a safe, supportive space for reflection, guidance and skill-building, tailored to the participant’s individual circumstances.
Outcomes and Impact
As a direct result of engaging with the programme, the participant reported:
- Reduced anxiety, with stress levels decreasing from “most of the time” to “some of the time”
- Improved mood and energy, increasing from “OK” to “no problem – energy is great”
- Improved sleep quality, moving from good to excellent
- Increased self-confidence and resilience, with renewed hope for the future
- Greater sense of inner peace and improved awareness of how to protect against returning to low mood
- Improved management of physical health concerns, positively impacting overall wellbeing
The participant highlighted the value of engaging with a mental health professional, particularly in relation to improved mood, confidence and emotional regulation.
Measured Health Outcomes
| Area | Initial Assessment | On Completion | Change |
| Stress & Anxiety | 2 – Most of the time | 3 – Some of the time | +1 |
| Mood & Energy | 3 – OK, mostly | 5 – No problem, energy is great | +2 |
| Diet | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 0 |
| Sleep | 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | +1 |
| Motivation to Return to Work | 4 – Willing to try something new | 4 – Willing to try something new | 0 |
| Confidence in Returning to Work | 5 – Very confident | 5 – Very confident | 0 |
| Client Satisfaction | — | 5 – Exceeded expectations | — |
Employability and Future Readiness
Based on the progress achieved, it was assessed that the participant is work ready.
Recommendations included:
- A phased return to work, initially 12–16 hours per week to build confidence, resilience and routine
- A 6–8 week review, with potential to increase hours to 25–30 per week if wellbeing remains stable
- Consideration of reasonable adjustments due to physical health concerns
- Completion of a Health Disclosure / Wellbeing Plan when returning to employment
- A robust induction, regular wellbeing check-ins and, where possible, a buddy system
- Referral to the Access to Work scheme to provide ongoing support
The participant expressed a desire to return to the health and social care sector, a field where she previously felt purpose and fulfilment.
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates the tangible impact of TBHG’s approach to health, wellbeing and employability support.
By addressing mental and physical health together, and by building confidence gradually, the programme enabled the participant to feel more resilient, hopeful and prepared for sustainable employment.
These improvements not only enhanced the participant’s current wellbeing but also laid strong foundations for long-term resilience, confidence and success in the workplace.
