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Is this just a tough job… or unreasonable pressure?

Answer a few questions and we’ll flag common pressure & bullying patterns — plus what evidence helps, and where to get proper support.

Check hours/breaks

General info only, not legal advice. If you’re in immediate danger, call 999.

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Tick what’s happening

Threats, humiliation, unpaid pressure, isolation, constant messages — the usual suspects.

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Tell us the impact

How often it happens and what it’s doing to your sleep, mood, and health.

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Get a clear plan

Red flags, an evidence pack, and official places to get help (without panicking).

Pressure & bullying checker

We look for patterns and escalation signals. You decide what you do next.

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What’s happening
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Frequency & impact

Patterns matter: repeated behaviour is usually more serious than one bad day.

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Raising it & evidence
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Your results

Complete the steps then click See results.

Pressure advice hub

Short, practical, no waffle.

🧠 Pattern > incident

Look for repetition

  • One bad day happens.
  • Repeated behaviour is the signal.
  • Write down dates early.
🧾 Keep it factual

Make it boring

  • What happened, when, who saw it.
  • What was said (quote it if you can).
  • What changed afterwards (rota, duties).
🛡️ Protect your health

Don’t “tough it out”

  • Stress affects health like any other issue.
  • Talk to your GP if it’s escalating.
  • Advice first, confrontation later.
😮‍💨 In the moment

Short-term coping

  • Step away if you can.
  • Write notes after incidents.
  • Tell someone you trust.
🩺 GP / fit note

Health support

  • Fit notes can protect recovery time.
  • Medical notes can support your case.
  • Stress is valid.
🧩 Adjustments

Ask for changes

  • Workload targets
  • Communication boundaries
  • Support / supervision
💬 Messages

Screenshot smart

  • Teams/WhatsApp/email
  • Off-hours pressure
  • Threats / tone
📅 Rotas

Track changes

  • Hours cut after raising issues
  • Worse shifts “randomly” assigned
  • Sudden duty changes
🗒️ Incident log

Keep a timeline

  • Date / time
  • What happened
  • Who witnessed it
🧭 Start safe

Pick the route

  • If your manager is involved, don’t start there.
  • Consider HR, another manager, or a rep.
  • Advice first helps you avoid missteps.
📌 Keep it specific

Describe behaviour

  • “On X date you said…”
  • Impact on work/health
  • What change you want
🧾 Paper trail

Write it down

  • Follow up verbally raised issues in writing.
  • Save copies outside work systems if needed.
  • Stay factual.
🧾 Evidence pack

Get organised

  • Messages & incident log
  • Rotas & targets
  • Witness names
🗣️ Get advice

Don’t go in blind

  • Acas guidance
  • Citizens Advice
  • Mental health support
⬇️ Jump

Where to go

  • Get help section below.
  • FAQ for common questions.
  • Back to checker to adjust answers.

Where to get real help

Free, confidential advice and official guidance

Pressure & bullying FAQ

Common questions people have when work starts getting in their head.

What counts as bullying at work?
Often it’s repeated behaviour that makes you feel intimidated, degraded, or humiliated — especially when there’s a power imbalance.
Is stress the same as bullying?
Not always. Stress can come from workload or poor systems. Bullying usually involves behaviour directed at you. Both can be serious.
What evidence helps?
Dated notes, screenshots/messages, rota changes, targets changing, witness names, and any medical notes if your health is affected.
What if I’m scared to raise it?
You can start by documenting and getting advice. If your manager is involved, consider HR, another manager, a rep, or external advice first.
What if things get worse after I raise it?
That’s a red flag. Document what changes (duties, rotas, warnings), keep messages, and get advice quickly.