This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is “Movement: moving more for our mental health”, which reminds us of the importance of staying active for mental as well as physical wellbeing. Here are some simple ways to incorporate this idea into the working day....
Wellbeing Support
Starting a conversation with the Printing Charity
Solutions to problems that seem impossible are best addressed through open, honest conversation. At the Printing Charity, we are here to help people in print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing through practical, emotional and financial support when it’s needed...
Ways to Alleviate Stress: Tips for Everyone
The theme of 2024’s Stress Awareness Month, #LittleByLittle, highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on overall well-being. It serves as a timely reminder to not only acknowledge stress but actively seek solutions and practical...
Stress Awareness Month: Nurturing Wellbeing #LittleByLittle
April 2024 marks Stress Awareness Month, an annual reminder of the importance of not just acknowledging stress, but actively seeking ways to manage it effectively. According to a recent UK-wide stress survey conducted by Mental Health Foundation, nearly three-quarters...
Starting the conversation: advocating for mental wellbeing in our industry
Ricoh UK Sales Director Tanya Howe is a passionate advocate for wellbeing in the print industry, and a great ambassador for the Printing Charity’s work. Here, she explains her motivation for sharing information about the charity’s work with Ricoh’s wider network, and...
How to face debt, manage spending, and get the help you need
Financial knowledge isn't always taught so it's easy for people to find themselves in debt without fully understanding the implications. While it may be tempting to ignore your financial situation, there are steps you can take to manage debt more effectively. Debt...
How you can avoid being scammed
Your personal information is very valuable, and criminals are always coming up with elaborate new ways to make you part with it. Older people are often seen as easy targets and therefore need to be extra vigilant to scammers’ tactics. Follow and share our top tips to...
Talking mental health at Packaging Innovations 2024
Renan Joel, Divisional Director – UK & Global Packaging Portfolio at Easyfairs, speaks to us at Packaging Innovations 2024 about how working with The Printing Charity helps support mental wellbeing in the sector.For us, collaborating with The Printing Charity was...
Why encouraging ‘My whole self’ in the workplace is important
When people are able to bring their whole selves to work, they are more likely to experience a sense of belonging and fulfilment in their roles which has a positive impact on employee well-being. Mental Health First Aid England's initiative, My Whole Self Day,...
Starting conversations: a chat with our Welfare team
Jo and Diana are the Printing Charity’s Welfare and Wellbeing Officers. They’re our first point of contact, the friendly voices people hear when they call to start a conversation about the ways the charity may be able to help them. We chatted to them about their role,...