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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

Ask us about our EAP service

If so, Life & Progress can help. We work with a select number of the mainstream EAP Providers to ensure quality of service coupled with our special brand of account management. We work hard to make sure that you get best value from what is indeed a genuine and paramount employee support service. Pictured: Dom … Read more

Our promise to you…

Life & Progress is always looking to add value to our EAP services byway of good account management, good customer service and to ensure that our clients get a good return on their investment.  That is why we have committed ourselves to the Life & Progress ‘Customer Service Pledge’. This pledge is our promise to you, … Read more

Winter Offer on Mental Health Workshops

Life & Progress have a great deal on our Mental Health Responsive (MHR) Workplace Workshops.  This ‘WINTER OFFER’ will run until the end of February 2020 at the reduced rate of just £850.00 +VAT per day, subject to travel expenses as opposed to the standard £1,250.00 +VAT per day rate plus exp. Please click here for more … Read more

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Anti-Bullying

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Coping with Anxiety

Anxiety is a common human experience. In small doses, it can help us prepare, stay alert, or focus on challenges. But when anxiety becomes overwhelming or constant, it can affect sleep, concentration, relationships, and overall wellbeing. This brief offers practical tools for managing anxiety day-to-day, along with guidance on when to seek further support. Recognising ... Read more
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The Importance of Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention begins with compassion, understanding, and open conversation. Every life holds immeasurable value, and sometimes the smallest act of kindness — a message, a listening ear, a simple “I’m here” — can make a life-saving difference. Being there for someone doesn’t always require grand gestures. Often, it’s about creating a safe space where they ... Read more
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