Let's talk... Club Welfare
Hello all!
We are Claire Burbidge and
Jo Beaumont and we're the
Welfare Officers for BRC.
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Our core role is to ensure BRC is a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every member feels comfortable. We are here to listen if anything is bothering or concerning you, whether it relates to club activities, your wellbeing, or other issues. We will offer support and help direct you to professional resources where needed.​​
​Our Commitment to You
We are club volunteers, not professional counselors or mental health experts.
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​Confidentiality: We treat all conversations confidentially.
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​Safeguarding Obligation (England Athletics Guidance): We are required to share information if we believe there is a significant risk of harm to yourself or to others, in which case we will follow club and England Athletics safeguarding procedures.
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Need to Talk?
​We recognize the challenging times we’ve all faced, and we want to ensure no member feels alone. If you feel more comfortable contacting another member of the committee, please see them here: https://www.birstallrc.org.uk/contacts,
or share your thoughts anonymously via our online form:
https://forms.gle/ctWdoLqrDvGdC9h49
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​​Here's some useful websites to support your mental wellbeing:
www.mind.org.uk
This is a leading charity campaigning on mental health issue s and awareness and provides advice for anxiety, managing stress, bereavement, panic attacks and much more.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
There are lots of tips online to support you with understanding mental health and an online interactive mind tool to support your mental wellbeing.
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https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/
Rethink Mental Illness this is a mental health charity
https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/
Stress at Work
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www.sane.org.uk
This charity provides information about local relaxation and support groups.
Anxiety UK offers advice and support as well as access to therapies to individuals who experience any type of anxiety disorders and phobias.
www.time-to-change.org.uk
Social and cultural attitudes to mental illness
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www.leicestercityccg.nhs.uk/my-health/leicesters-health-priorities/mental-health/lets-talk-wellbeing-leicester-leicestershire-rutland/
Lets talk – Wellbeing provides help for people with anxiety, depression and other similar difficulties.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Tips for being at home, tips for working at home and resources for talking to your children during this challenging time.
Things you can do for yourself...​
A proactive approach to wellbeing can make a big difference
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Create your own Wellness Action Plan
Create a Wellness Action Plan: These can be downloaded from Mind (www.mind.org.uk) to help you identify your needs and plan for difficult times.
Apps
There are lots of great apps available for you to download onto your smartphone, such as Headspace which provides guided meditations, advice for sleeping better, and movement exercises - and ​My Fitness Pal, great for tracking food and exercise.
Eating Well
The Association of UK Dietitians has resources and advice for maintaining
healthy eating habits.
Sleep
The NHS has online resources to help you switch off and get much-needed rest.
Relaxation
Mind Charity offers hints and tips on how to stay relaxed throughout the day.
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... we're here to support you!
