Free apps Balance – meditation app, suggests it can help aid sleep, concentration, anxiety and other areas of your wellbeing Headspace – another good app, this one was recommended to a staff member by a doctor to help with anxiety, sleep, mindfulness and meditation. Action For Happiness – based on themes and actions from their …
Support Books
List of books available to borrow from Head Office, please email yvette.fensom@bristolchildcare.co.uk if you would like to borrow any of these titles. Book Title Author A Guide to Body Wisdom Ann Todhunter Brode And Life Lights Up Alice Taylor As Time Goes By Alice Taylor Cut The Crap And Feel Amazing Ailsa Frank Healing After …
Support Organisations
Mental Health Foundation How to… guides
Books available to borrow from Head Office
Menopause
BCC understands that going through the menopause can be challenging. Please see the Menopause Support Policy in the Staff Handbook. You may find helpful info at the links below. Please also look in the Support Books section. • Menopause Matters (https://www.menopausematters.co.uk), which provides information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options; • the Daisy …
Travelling To Work
Do you want to find greener ways to travel to work? Would you like to combine your travel time with your daily exercise? Support available: How to access this: Virtual travel planning sessions Expert advice from our team of Travel Advisors on travelling into work via public transport, cycling or walking Sign up to a …
Staying Active
Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. Below are some different ways to stay active that don’t break the bank and you can do from home if you wish. Joe Wicks – The Body …
Continuous Professional Development
Core Training for all staff to be renewed every 3 years, please click the image to go directly to the training provider page. they also have a 24-hour helpline for any queries or problems you may encounter: 0333 400 3424 Optional Training – further your knowledge Free online training relating to early years, …
Health & Wellbeing
It is important to focus on our mental health and wellbeing all the time, as we progress through the ‘road map’ as lockdown eases it is likely that some of us will be finding it more important than ever to put self-care and wellbeing strategies in place. Below are some links you may find useful. …