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Research by Deloitte has revealed that the cost to employers of poor mental health was £56bn in 2020-21 compared to £45bn in 2019, averaging at £1,900 per employee. There is a strong case for investment in mental health awareness and support, with organisations seeing an average £5.30 return for every £1 spent.
Read full articleThe transition back into a semi-bustling office can be a tough one. Instead of having your tea break on the sofa, sat next to the dog and listening to some jibber jabber on radio 4, you might now be confined to a stiff chair in the lunchroom, whilst Karen from accounts harps on about what a cold summer it’s been.
Read full articleAltruist Enterprises are all set to deliver DfE fully funded training for Senior Mental Health Leads in education establishments across the West Midlands from September 2021.
Read full articleNot too long ago, the thought of lining up at a bar, without a mask, and with people all around, was a far-off memory. Now, when gazing through my bedroom window at the pub opposite, I can almost picture strolling through the doors, hugging friends and sipping pints. It’s a funny feeling, being on the verge of a shift back to what we might call normal, when social distancing has become such an integral part of life.
Read full articleFunded by NHS England, in partnership with the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Suicide Prevention Steering Group, we are offering free accredited online Mental Health First Aid training to businesses based in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Programmes will commence in January 2021 and will end in June 2021, with limited spaces available.
Read full articleThe headlines now tell us that the second wave of Covid-19 is well underway. Cities, counties, and countries are slipping back into the grip of lockdown as cases swell and authorities panic. The nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder – so it’s important that we keep our mental health as a defined priority.
Read full articleFully funded MHFA training. Before preparing for another day of Zoom calls, it’s well worth having a read of this article. We’re offering you access to an online training programme that will help change the lives of everyone in your organisation, without costing you a penny.
Read full articleA guide to the post-lockdown workplace. The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed all aspects of our society in a short space of time. As the country begins to ease out of lockdown, we are experiencing a new change, with more workplaces beginning to open their doors.
Read full articleIn this guest blog, Simeon Shtebunaev shares his personal experiences of the stresses and strains of working in architecture and what you can do on both a personal and organisational level, to manage mental health at work.
Read full articleIt is important to maintain a routine when working from home. By organising our time, we know what to expect and have steps to work towards throughout the day. This enables us to retain a sense of purpose which in turn aids motivation and productivity and helps reduce feelings of anxiety. This blog highlights 5 simple things you can do each day to maintain a healthy routine.
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