Charity for Civil Servants

With the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life it’s a struggle to sometimes find time to acknowledge how we’re feeling… or recognise those feelings in people close to us. That's why, with our 2024 Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference, we’re delighted to again be able to provide a safe and supportive space for our Civil Service community to come together and learn about topics like ‘Sleeping for Peak Performance’, ‘All Things OCD’, ‘Living Well With Dementia’ and more! There's something for everyone so check out the agenda and register now https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v Brought to you in partnership with Government People Group.

When Olivia’s husband, Peter, had a major stroke, time stood still. As the shock settled, the couple did their best to adapt to their new lives. Due to the paralysis down the right-hand side of his body, Peter could no longer use the stairs. Unable to afford the house adaptations they needed, they were now faced with the prospect of being forced out of their family home - the home where they had raised their two kids and most importantly, the home where Peter felt safe and comfortable. That’s when Olivia reached out to us for help. We listened and we looked at the whole picture. Restoring independence in the family home was our priority and we found that we could pay towards the installation of a wet room and downstairs bedroom - enabling and empowering the whole family as they started the journey of rehabilitation together. “I started donating to this Charity when I joined the Civil Service over 30 years ago, but I never thought over the years that I would ever need help myself…. …After something as lifechanging as this, you just want some normality back for your family…and from the moment I contacted the Charity for Civil Servants, I felt like they understood that – I was amazed by their generosity and felt supported every step of the way…. This is a fantastic charity and I can't thank you enough.” If you're struggling, reach out to your charity for help https://bit.ly/4eBf5BR

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference, we hope you got some useful takeaways. Thank you also to our incredible speakers - Grassroots Suicide Prevention, Thrive Mental Wellbeing, Winston's Wish, Sophie Bostock, OCD Network, Relate, Civil Service Deaf and Hard of Hearing Network, Men's Health Network, Dementia UK, Cross Government Carers Network, Law Express, Vital Nutrition, Cross Government Autism Network and Action for Happiness. Thank you for sharing your insights and supporting our mental health. We can only put on amazing events like this thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters. If you're able, donate now to help us continue our work https://bit.ly/3XIuZov

We may have reached the last day of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference but we've still got three great sessions for you to enjoy. At 9:30am the Cross Government Autism Network will be leading a session on 'Autistic Wellbeing at Work'. Following this Action for Happiness will introduce you to 'The Science of Happier Living' sharing why our happiness needs to be taken seriously both at home and at work. The day ends with the Charity for Civil Service Wellbeing Team telling you more about our wellbeing services and how you can apply for help. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v sign up to watch these now.

During his first welcome address at the Charity for Civil Servants' Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference, our new CEO Jonathan Freeman MBE spoke about the power and importance of discussing our mental health. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/epMYAJPi #BetterTogether

Thursday at the Mental Health and Wellbeing conference starts at 9:30am with Dementia UK alongside the Cross Government Carers Network discussing 'Living Well With Dementia' with a focus on the impact dementia may have on families. At 11am Law Express will be telling you 'All You Need to Know About Powers of Attorney' and why this is so important. And if you're interested in good nutrition, then this afternoon's 2pm session is one you definitely don't want to miss. Jane McClenaghan from Vital Nutrition will be sharing top tips on how good nutrition can support your mental health including a mood enhancing cookery demonstration. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v join our conference community.

We're halfway through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference but there's still lots to come. Relate start the day with a session on 'Absenteeism and Presenteeism'. They'll help you develop strategies to foster a supportive working environment, reduce absenteeism and mitigate presenteeism. The Civil Service Deaf and Hard of Hearing Network will then help raise awareness of the link between hearing loss and suffering from mental health problems sharing their own experiences. This afternoon the Men's Health Network tells us why we should all be talking about men's health and the important role others play in the health of the men in their lives. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v sign up now and join these amazing sessions.

Welcome to day 2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v there's still time to sign up and join us for today's fantastic sessions. We begin with Winston's Wish talking about 'The Impact of Grief on Children and Young People'. This is followed by top sleep scientist, Sophie Bostock, revealing the hidden costs of sleep loss, exploring how sleep works and how to boost energy and focus. The day concludes with the OCD network educating you on 'All Things OCD'.

Day 1 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference and we've a great line up for you. Join us at 10am when Jonathan, our new CEO, will welcome you to the conference and you'll also hear from Steve who introduces you to the Charity for Civil Servants services. Then at 11am Grassroots Suicide Prevention lead a powerful session designed to give you the skills to support children and young people who may be self harming. This afternoon Thrive Mental Health will be empowering you to address mental health challenges within your professional environment giving insights and actionable tools. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v there's still time to sign up and join these sessions as well as the other incredible talks we have this week.

Get ready for our Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference which starts on Monday. https://bit.ly/3Aiva0v there's still time to register and join a fantastic community of people as we come together virtually from all departments across the UK to learn, share and support each other.