Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs are providing extra support for workers facing health issues due to the cost of living crisis.
The local authority employs more than 6,000 people and its health and wellbeing group has acknowledged the stress and mental strain staff may experience as they try to make ends meet in these tough financial times.
The matter was discussed at the council’s audit, risk and scrutiny committee where Councillor Archie Dryburgh asked for an update on what steps have been taken to look after the health and wellbeing of its staff.
