Mark worked in the printing trade for more than 30 years, but had to stop working to become his wife’s carer. After giving up work, Mark suffered with poor mental health, as well as physical health issues. Mark and his wife were living in private rented accommodation,...
Stigma and discrimination can surround the topic of mental health. World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, is a chance to talk openly about how important it is to look after our mental health, and get help if you’re struggling. Mental health is not something to...
International Happiness at Work Week runs from 25th to 29th September, and with an entire week dedicated to happiness, why not try some of these ideas to help you and your colleagues be happy in the workplace. What is Happiness at Work Week? This week is not just an...
Find out how financial support from The Printing Charity helped Paul recuperate from major surgery when his company unexpectedly closed. “I had a blackout when I was walking in the forest with my dog”, Paul recalls. “I had no idea what had happened.” This incident was...
“I called the helpline in the middle of the night and just being able to speak to someone at that time was a great help.”Samaritans’ Awareness Day is very deliberately held on the 24th July or ‘24/7’, because Samaritans crucially offer their support at any time of the...
Every year, Men’s Health Week raises awareness about men’s health. This Men’s Health Week, we’ve chatted to some men in print to find out how they stay well, both mentally and physically. James Swann, Director of Client Services, Go Inspire To help me stay well I aim...
For 2023’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re getting some inspiration on ways to support employee mental health from some of the fantastic organisations we work with through our free, confidential employee helpline. Building employee mental health support Schumacher...
For Schumacher Packaging UK, offering employees access to The Printing Charity’s free, confidential helpline is the business’ first step in providing practical and emotional support to the team. The priority for Head of HR, Louise Moody, was to give employees access...
Over the last five years, business service provider Paragon, has been building an inspirational wellbeing plan to ensure that everyone in the organisation has access to support when they need it. We spoke to HR Business Partner and Wellbeing Lead for Paragon, Kim...
As most of us will spend more of our time at work than we do at home, it’s important that we feel our best to help us thrive. When people are happy at work, they are more productive, and less likely to experience the stress that...
