Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important during this period.  You may feel bored, frustrated or lonely. You may also be low, worried or anxious, or concerned about your family finances, your health or those close to you.

It’s important to remember that it is OK to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently. Remember, this situation is temporary and, for most of us, these difficult feelings will pass.

There are plenty of tips and advice available.  Here is a link to the NHS site with ideas of things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel during this period.   

We are also building a dedicated section with further mental health and wellbeing tips here.

Make sure you get further support if you feel you need it.

Please remember our Employee Assistance Programme – this service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  No-one will ever know you called – for details see here.

You can also contact one of our own Mental Health First Aiders.  Whilst not trained counsellors, a Mental Health First Aider has received training to enhance listening skills, can offer you a confidential space to listen to you non-judgmentally and may be able to signpost you for appropriate professional support.  During this time the service will be offered remotely – you should contact one person only so that he/she can respond to book in an appointment or suggest you contact another team member if they are unable to help at this time.