Bullying in the Workplace
It is estimated that over half the population has experienced or witnessed bullying at one time or another. Bullying can happen to anyone, at any level of an organisation, and from any walk of life. In the workplace it occurs most frequently between a person in authority and a subordinate, but it can also occur … Read more
Top tips on managing stress
Developing a coping mechanism for stress can be challenging. However, dealing with stress over a long period of time can actually have an impact on your immune system causing you long term health problems. During the Christmas period, we want to make sure you are aware of ways to reduce stress levels by making simple … Read more
6 ways to get more value from your EAP service
Now more than ever, there is a strong business need to have an engaged Employee Assistance Programme partner to proactively address new workplace issues. Here are 6 ways to get more value from your EAP service. Together we can make EAP great again. Promote your EAP effectively Often, employee simply aren’t aware their employer had … Read more
World Mental Health Day
We want to continue the conversation following this years World Mental Health Day as it comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 … Read more
Citizen Housing – Testimonial
Tenant Support and Wellbeing Service The first product we launched after becoming Citizen was our Tenant Support and Wellbeing Service delivered by Life & Progress. The service is a free, independent service which gives our tenants 24/7 access to confidential telephone counselling, advice and support. Through the service our tenants can get help with: Mental … Read more
The Launch of MyMindPal
We are delighted to bring to you our latest product MyMindPal. A product that will help everyday working people to strengthen their ability to handle life’s challenges and navigate those who need immediate support through a confidential and safe place. Prevention and early risk identification are the two most effective ways to protect the welfare … Read more
How to cope with suicidal thoughts?
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. In the Republic of Ireland, … Read more
A guide to EAP
What are employee assistance programmes (EAPs)? An Employee assistance programmes (EAP) provides confidential information, support and counselling to staff with personal or work-related issues. The service is available around the clock via the telephone and online. A comprehensive EAP also provides access to structured face-to-face counselling where necessary. An EAP can also support an employer as well … Read more
Life & Progress. Helping to make a difference.
Life & Progress have always been extremely passionate about suicide prevention and that’s why this year they have selected their chosen charity as the National Suicide Prevention Alliance. They donated £1,500 to help improve the support for those affected by suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is an alliance of public, private and voluntary … Read more
MyMindPal Mental-Fitness App, now supporting Tenants
The Tenant Support & Wellbeing Service (TSWS) from Life & Progress is a groundbreaking support service designed specifically to offer around-the-clock supports to Tenants. This service is already being well-received by Housing Associations and Trust, albeit this service is available to any Landlord type organisation that is considering new ways to support their respective tenants. … Read more
