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🚩57% of those impacted by Baby loss said they would consider leaving a job due to lack of support (Tommys, 2022) 🚩60% of people who lost a baby said their manager didn’t know how to support them (Tommys, 2022) 🚩60% of women will leave their organisation within a year of returning to work after maternity leave (Tommys, 2022) More than half…..that’s a huge red flag! In the video I say; “Workplaces shouldn’t be afraid - sometimes they feel if I give you too much flexibility, you’re not going to want to come back in “full”. But if you want retention, a happy and engaged workforce then well-being should be at the forefront of everything. And if you don’t do that, expect half of your returners to leave. The statistics are quite stark.” Are we doing enough to support people going through babyloss? Do you have policies, guidance and communities in place? If you were called right now, would you know what to do and say to support someone? #babylossintheworkplace

R U OK? Is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected & have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Asking the question, R U OK?, can make a real impact in the workplace. As employers or staff, we can all create a culture where people feel confident asking & answering this simple, yet important question. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF – part of caring is to take time to care for yourself! #RUOK, #Mentalhealth #RDSA

At #Vulnerability #Matters, we know you are busy, so we pack each conversation into just 20 minutes. So why not walk the dog/cat, get to work, or (like me) look aimlessly out of the window, while listening to *Lyndsay Edgington* from the UK charity STAMMA? Because if you do, you'll learn about living with a stammer, and how you can practically better understand and meet the needs of the 1 in 100 customers who stammer or have difficulties with their speech. https://lnkd.in/g7kXMpke

April marks Stress Awareness Month. The theme for 2024 is #LittleByLittle, which highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on overall wellbeing. As many of you know, we support the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, so we want to take this opportunity to mention their self-support app. It’s the ultimate self-help tool and is aimed at those who would like more information about how they can help themselves or, if necessary, take the next step in seeking professional help. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/5r4l6lc #KindAndCo #StressAwarenessMonth #StressManagement

Until Sunday we are observing Loneliness Awareness Week, an important initiative hosted by the Marmalade Trust. This week aims to raise awareness about the profound impact of loneliness on our wellbeing. The Marmalade Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation in our communities. Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. By shedding light on this prevalent issue, we can promote understanding and encourage proactive steps to combat loneliness. Check the blog for some tips on reducing loneliness and staying connected and if you’d like further support please send me a dm. #lonelinessawarenessweek #marmaladetrust #wellbeing #unlockyourpotential #wellnesscoaching #mindbodysoul #wellnessatwork https://buff.ly/3oviqhx

A guide to co-designing social prescribing initiatives with older people. NASP, in partnership with Independent Age commissioned two pilot projects to understand how social prescribing can work to support older people experiencing financial difficulties and health inequalities. This toolkit is designed to help other organisations looking to set up social prescribing initiatives for older people in their communities. The guide contains: ✅ How to engage older people and practical approaches for effective engagement ✅ Tips and approaches for co-designing social prescribing initiatives with older people To download the guide, click the link: https://ow.ly/JAqm50QIKL5 Thanks to the pilot projects Reaching People Charity in Leicester and Hastings Voluntary Action. #OlderPeople #HealthInequlities #SocialPrescribing #CoDesign

Reflecting on the Past 9 Months in Home Care: Our Journey So Far! The last nine months have been an incredible journey at Astar Care Solutions, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished. At the heart of our approach is cultural sensitivity—understanding the unique needs of each person we serve. Every assessment we carry out is done with care, respect, and a deep appreciation for the diverse backgrounds of our service users. We’ve been working closely with our local community, holding sessions in mosques, temples, and various community forums to listen, learn, and identify what truly matters to those we serve. These conversations have been invaluable in shaping our services to ensure we’re meeting the needs of everyone, regardless of their background. One initiative that stands out is our service offering free care to those most in need, funded by the generosity of sponsors. Thanks to their support, we’ve raised nearly £10,000 to date, allowing us to provide critical care to individuals who might otherwise go without. A picture shared from our most recent charity fundraiser! Internally, we’ve cultivated a family-like culture among our staff, built on trust, integrity, and mutual respect. This connection isn’t just about teamwork; it’s about building an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. While we’ve made great strides, we know we’re still at the beginning of our journey. There’s much more to come, and we’re excited about the future—continuing to serve those in need and making a positive impact in the wider community. Here’s to the future and all that lies ahead! 🌟 #HomeCare #CommunityCare #CulturalSensitivity #Diversity #CompassionInCare #AstarCareSolutions #FamilyCulture #Integrity #MakingADifference

Did you know that 200,000 people are living with sight loss in London and just under 700,000 (1 in every 12 adults) are living with a sight threatening condition? That’s why we are working with Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, to help them support their vision of a future where people living with sight loss are equal citizens and preventable blindness is a thing of the past. We awarded a grant to the organisation to deliver an online event for blind and partially sighted people between 16 and 25, highlighting the importance of maintaining mental fitness. The event served as a prequel to a set of four in-person activity days organised in partnership with Jamie’s Farm. Each activity day offered 10 young people the chance to spend a day outdoors in nature, working with animals and participating in challenges and activities that allowed them to explore themselves and their well-being journeys. “It was great to be given tasks that you don’t normally do and be given the opportunity to complete them independently. I particularly enjoyed interacting with the animals and chopping firewood.” – Sam, Event Participant IICF recognises that the UK has one of the poorest rates of social mobility in the developed world. We’re working to change this by uniting the industry in volunteering, leadership and grants to social mobility charities. In the UK we’ve raised nearly £2M to change the lives of more than 7,500 people in the communities in which we live and work. Each time you donate to IICF – directly, or as sponsor or participant at one of our events - you're helping to change lives and we thank you for your support! Find out more about our work: https://lnkd.in/ew8nJBdX or read more about the work of Vision Foundation: https://lnkd.in/d_qDmRQD #IICFImpact #SocialMobility #VisionFoundation 

Last week saw our bi-annual staff meeting, which is one of the few chances the entire team get-together in the whole year 😊 We provide such a specialist service here at Branches, that our staff all work on different days, times, and shift patterns every day of the week. (It takes a village!) We had such a great get-together thrashing out plans for the year ahead and goals as a charity, we are already excited for our next meeting again in Jan! Can't believe how quickly the year is flying by! #staffmeeting #biannualmeeting #staff #teamworkmakesthedreamwork💯 #discussions #comingtogether #branchesteam #behindthescenes #takesavillage #supportingenvironment #homelessness #reducinghomelessness #e17 #walthamforest #grouping #stratedgicplanning #planningandimplementation #teamwork #brancheshostel #hostel #residential #residents #sharingideas #staffboard #years #structure #enablingindependence #summer #team #mindwork

No more sleeps! #LonelinessAwarenessWeek starts today. The amazing charity Marmalade Trust launched this awareness week in 2017 and it has grown in momentum each year. This year the theme is ‘Random Acts of Connection’ encouraging everyone to increase those simple, everyday moments of connection which helps us and those around us feel happier and less lonely. Everyone can join in, it need not cost you a penny. It can be as simple as a chat in a queue, smiling at a neighbour, or signing up to a new activity or event. How about picking up the phone to a colleague instead of sending an email. The opportunities are endless. We all have the ability to make someone feel happier…what will you be doing today? #StrongerTogether #Loneliness #ItStartsToday #KeepItSimple