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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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Thrive Talking Session (August 25)

14th August at 12:30 (30 mins) Thrive Talking Session – Exploring Built Environments and Our Mental Health We’re delighted to announce the next instalment of our Thrive Talking series, taking place on Wednesday 14th August at 12:30pm. Hosted by Garth MacAnally, Customer Success Manager at Life & Progress, this live online session will feature an … Read more

Under Pressure

Coping with the Everyday Demands of High-Pressure Workplaces Even in the best-run organisations, with strong leadership, healthy work cultures, and positive team environments, the pressure of modern working life can be relentless. Whether you’re in a corporate office, on the shop floor, or working from home, the pace of change and constant demand to deliver … Read more

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Loneliness

A Growing Challenge – And How an EAP Can Help Loneliness is a deeply personal experience — and one that is becoming increasingly common. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, profession, or social circle. While it’s often assumed to be a problem faced only by older people or those living alone, loneliness can … Read more

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Debt Awareness

Facing Debt Head-On: Support & Self-Help During Debt Awareness Week (UK) Debt Awareness Week, led by the charity StepChange Debt Charity , is a vital national campaign aimed at reducing stigma, encouraging conversations about money worries, and connecting people with the help they need. This year’s theme shines a spotlight on how debt can affect … Read more

The Impact of Consuming Excessive Negative News

Exploring the effects of a constant influx of negative media… In today’s digital age, the accessibility of 24/7 news cycles means that we are constantly exposed to media, often saturated with stories of conflict, disaster, and crisis. While staying informed is crucial, overexposure to negative news can have detrimental effects on both physical and psychological … Read more

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Is tenant wellbeing becoming tomorrow’s biggest housing challenge?

Housing Associations have always done far more than provide homes. Every day, housing professionals are supporting people facing loneliness, anxiety, financial hardship, family breakdown, bereavement, addiction, domestic abuse, poor physical health and countless other challenges that can affect a tenancy. Yet here’s the question… Are housing teams being expected to solve problems they were never ... Read more
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Why Awareness Campaigns Matter

Your wellbeing communication shouldn't be viewed as a launch activity. It should become part of an ongoing wellbeing strategy.
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Do your Employees really know what they are getting?

How many of your employees could confidently tell you what benefits are available to them today?