Let's Talk: Supporting a Colleague Through Illness

Illness can make colleagues feel invisible when silence takes over.
This practical guide gives you simple tools to show care and confidence at work. Using the CARE framework — Compassion, Acknowledge, Respect, Enable — you’ll learn how to respond with presence, offer practical support, and avoid common pitfalls. With real examples, reflection prompts, and easy worksheets, this resource helps you support colleagues in ways that truly matter.