MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK - HU SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY
12 May 2022
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, and whilst the initiative serves to shine a light on important problems that we all experience at one time or another, Hospitality Ulster recognises that the health and wellbeing of everyone in our industry is critically important all year round.
As we continue to navigate the road out of the COVID pandemic, it has never been more important to take steps to maintain your mental and physical wellbeing, and that of your staff and colleagues.
In addition to our range of HEALTH PACKAGES (CLICK) for staff and employers, Hospitality Ulster is proud to partner with the Drinks Trust and the Burnt Chef Project to bring a comprehensive range of services and support, covering everyone who works in the hospitality industry regardless of their specific role.
THE DRINKS TRUST (CLICK)
The Drinks Trust provides vocational, practical, emotional and financial support to those who are currently working, or have worked, in the UK drinks industry.
The support on offer includes:
- Financial support for those experiencing difficulties
- A dedicated helpline providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Mindful drinking courses, addressing personal relationships with alcohol
- Support for sleep problems
- An online video talking therapy service
- Expert holistic health guidance
- Upskilling and spreading support through the Wellbeing Champions Programme
BURNT CHEF PROJECT (CLICK)
Founded in 2019, the Burnt Chef Project is a globally recognised not-for-profit Social Enterprise, created with the sole intention of eradicating mental health stigma within hospitality, whether they are involved in liquor licensing or not.
They are committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by focusing on people's wellbeing first.
The support on offer includes:
- The Burnt Chef Support Service, a 24/7 text-based service dedicated to mental health
- The Burnt Chef Academy, providing mental health training to those in the industry
- The Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
- Further accredited mental health training, in person or online
- The Journal Podcast, challenging perceptions of mental health