Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Occupational Health Service: support over the festive season
6 December 2012
The Christmas holiday period is traditionally a time for celebration.
Money worries can also add to a stressful Christmas making it increasingly difficult for goal setting in the New Year, which is waiting just around the corner.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê provides staff with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that can help with achieving personal goals, assist with personal development and provide information about referrals to self-help groups, as well as providing practical and emotional support including short-term counselling. The service is available during the holiday period, 24 hours a day, every day (including Christmas day). It is confidential, so no one need know that you have contacted it. Call 0800 243 458 or visit your (Username: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Password: employee).
Remember, the and 'Goal Setting' posters are available to display in your department to raise awareness of EAP availability.
Some helpful tips to get you through …
- avoid family arguments and share the workload.
- stress, tiredness and alcohol can create unexpected hazards in the home so beware!
- reduce the calories without sacrificing the taste
Useful resources
Feel alone and need somebody to talk to
Going through divorce/separation contact 'Relate' for free online advice-
Support on lesbian, gay, bisexual relationships:Ìý
Bereavement support -
Domestic Violence - 24 hour helpline. Freephone 0808 2000 247-