The cost of living over the last year has shot up and many people are feeling the pinch on their household finances. The Office for National Statistics found that 91% of adults in Great Britain reported an increase in their cost of living between June and July alone....
July marks Talk to Us month, led by Samaritans. Their month-long campaign aims to highlight the power of having a conversation with someone when you are finding things hard. On any given day, our busy lives can bring about a variety of pressures. Talking to someone...
This World Wellbeing week, we’re breaking down the concept of ‘wellbeing’ into four core pillars to help us understand the role each plays in our day-to-day lives. Financial wellbeing Concerns about finances can make life difficult, impacting our emotional and...
Traditionally, it’s thought that men are less likely to seek help or take control of their wellbeing. As part of Men’s Health Week, we asked some print industry figures about how to change this narrative, and what men can do to improve their wellbeing. Lance Hill,...
According to mental health charity Mind, at least one in six workers is experiencing common mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. We spoke to Dave Gill, Health, Safety and Environment Manager at Integrity Print, to find out about what they do to...
We have all felt stress at one point in our lives, but when it perseveres or becomes hard to manage it’s important to try and reduce it. This Stress Awareness Month we wanted to highlight the different support available when dealing with financial, workplace and...
This ‘Blue Monday’, 17th January, Samaritans are reminding us about the benefits of connecting with others by turning the most depressing day of the year into Brew Monday. They’re encouraging us to chat with a friend, colleague, or family member over a cup of tea to...
Suicide rates in the UK show that it disproportionately affects men, with 75% of suicides in 2020being males. It’s a terribly sad statistic, but maybe not surprising when men typically find it harder to talk about their feelings and ask for help. If you are concerned...
Money can be something that causes us to worry, in fact over 1.5 million people in England are experiencing both problem debt and mental health issues. If you are concerned that your finances are taking a toll on your health, we have listed some of the support...
Bound by Veterans has been offering craft bookbinding training to veterans since 2012, and we are proud to have been able to support them to carry out their incredible work. The benefits of bookbinding Bookbinding is both a therapeutic activity, and a way of gaining...
