Mental Health Awareness Week - 18th - 24th May 2020 - UEA
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Employee newsletter | May 2020
WELLBEING
Mental Health
Awareness Week
th th
18 - 24 May 2020
According to the Mental Benefits of kindness as big or small as you would like, as long
Studies have shown that practicing as they come from a place of sincerity
Health Foundation’s ‘Doing kindness can boost serotonin and and compassion.
Good?’ survey, 76% of dopamine levels in your brain, which are
known as the “feel good, happy For example, you could; reach out to
respondents agreed that hormones.” While negative emotions friend who you haven’t spoken too in a
society has become less such as anger and jealousy contribute to long time, make a cup of tea for
the production of cortisol - the ‘stress someone you live with or make a
kind, and more selfish and hormone’ - which in turn, can lead to a donation to a charity close to your heart.
materialistic. weakened immune system and weight The possibilities are endless!
gain.
Organised by the Mental Health Be kind to yourself - It can be easy to
Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Simply put, being kinder in our daily lives forget about yourself while practising
Week is an annual campaign aimed at can reduce stress and improve our kindness, however, self-care is essential
raising awareness of mental health and emotional wellbeing and physical health. in maintaining healthy general wellbeing.
“inspire action to promote the message Treat yourself to something you enjoy,
of good mental health for all.” How do I get involved? such as watching your favourite film or
With the COVID-19 outbreak causing spending an evening relaxing with a bath
In response to the ongoing worldwide much distress and concern around the and a book.
COVID-19 pandemic, the theme of the world, it’s the ideal time for us all to show
event will be focusing on the each other more kindness and Spread the word - Use the hashtag
relationship between ‘kindness’ and our compassion. #WorldMentalHealthWeek on social
mental health. media and share any stories that you
From residents singing on their have found inspiring during these times.
Mental health & kindness balconies in Italy, to people clapping in The more positivity and kindness that we
Due to the ways in which the outbreak their doorways for the NHS and key can spread via our social channels, the
has affected our daily lives, the Mental workers in the UK, there has been an better.
Health Foundation has decided that we inspiring amount of kindness seen
spend mental health awareness week around the world during these uncertain
celebrating the acts of kindness that times. If you would like to find out more
have emerged while the world has information on any of the topics
suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need some suggestions on how mentioned in this article, please contact
you can get involved with Mental Health the Health Assured 24/7 confidential
By focusing on the importance of Awareness Week 2020, here are a few helpline.
kindness and the role that it plays in our ideas:
mental health, the goal of the campaign Or alternatively, visit our portal to view
is to help shape our society’s outlook on Random acts of kindness - Use the extra advice articles, webinars and 4-week
mental health as we return to normality time we have at home to make the programmes all aimed at improving
in the future. world a happier place by carrying out your physical and mental wellbeing:
random acts of kindness. These can be www.healthassuredeap.com
healthassuredeap.com
Employee newsletter | April 2020
TOPICAL
International Day
of Families
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15 May 2020
According to the latest However, regardless of how many keep in contact with your loved ones. If
family members you share the same you live with others, get them involved
official figures, there are roof with, there are still plenty of ways too!
over 20.3 million families to connect to the people closest to
you and observe the event in a COVID-19: Time with the family
living in the UK and Ireland. meaningful way. Here are a few Due to the outbreak of COVID-19,
suggestions... many of us are spending more time at
On the 15th May 2020, the world home and for those who live with
acknowledges International Day of Technology - There are lots of free children; this time can be both a
Families, an awareness event online video calling platforms that blessing and challenge.
proclaimed by the UN General allow you to stay connected to your
Assembly in 1993. loved ones during this difficult time. If you are struggling to think of ideas
Arrange a video call on the 15th May on how to occupy the little ones
The event is aimed at promoting and celebrate the awareness day with during these challenging times, read
awareness of issues relating to families the people most important to you, our blog post for some suggestions.
and to “increase knowledge of the wherever you, or they, are in the world. Alternatively, if you would like to read
social, economic and demographic Volunteer - Sadly, there are those who our tips on how to cope with isolation
processes affecting them.” don’t have a support network or as a family, click here to read more.
available family members to lean on in
In a nutshell, International Day of times of need. Donate your spare time While these turbulent times can be a
Families offers an opportunity for us all to the NHS and volunteer to be a part challenging period for families,
to remind ourselves of the importance of their Check-in and Chat service. whether they are under the same roof
of family in today’s society. Strong family Offer a listening ear and support or not, use International Day of
units and support networks help us feel vulnerable people at risk of loneliness Families 2020 as a chance to reflect on
more secure, give us belonging and feel in their homes. the importance of family and how you,
more optimistic about the world. Reflect - Family doesn’t have to mean and your loved ones, will all come
that you are related. Any person that through this time as a stronger unit
With the health and wellbeing of the you deeply care about can be
world’s population being on everyone’s considered as ‘family’. Use the
mind due to the outbreak of COVID-19, awareness day as an opportunity to It’s important to know that if you need
there is no better time to reflect on the think about what family really means to to access our services to discuss any
importance of family and the role it you and how you can strengthen the concerns you may have, our
plays in our lives. relationships that matter most you. confidential helpline is available 24/7,
Letters - Texts, messages and emails 365.
COVID-19: How to observe are great ways to stay in touch with
International Day of Families those closest to you during these Or alternatively, visit our portal to view
Depending on how the COVID-19 tough times. However, can you even advice articles, webinars and 4-week
outbreak has affected your living remember the last time you wrote a programmes all aimed at improving
situation and family life, you may find hand written letter? Writing can be a your physical and mental wellbeing:
obstacles that make observing the fun, meaningful and therapeutic way to www.healthassuredeap.com
awareness day difficult.
healthassuredeap.com
Employee newsletter | May 2020
LEGAL
Neighbour disputes
Although we generally aim to be able to survey the land and check the council may consider additional measures
deeds and plans for the property. such as a financial penalty or even
live in a peaceful and prosecution.
comfortable environment, Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved
amicably, you may choose to escalate the Harassment
with quiet enjoyment of our dispute to mediation to reach a mutually Harassment from neighbours can be
property and surroundings, it agreed outcome, with the assistance of a particularly distressing and can take place in
skilled and experienced independent a variety of difference forms, such as email,
is not uncommon for mediator. text, telephone calls and physical presence.
problems to arise in Court Action: If mediation fails or the other This behaviour does not necessarily have to
party refuses to engage, it may be necessary be violent, however it must cause alarm or
neighbourhoods, which to escalate the dispute to court for distress, for example stalking or threatening
disrupts the peace. resolution. This should be considered as a behaviour.
final resort as court cases can be complex,
This article focuses on the law surrounding costly and lengthy. Resolution through If harassment happens frequently it can be
the most common neighbourhood solicitors is also advisable prior to court reported to 101, the non-emergency police
problems and the ways in which such action. number if there is no immediate threat, or
disputes can be resolved. using 999 where there is immediate risk.
Noise Nuisances The police have the power to issue an
Boundary Disputes Noise is the most frequent nuisance harassment warning notice detailing the law
A boundary dispute is one that arises where complained of and includes unreasonable, of harassment and warning against further
two neighbouring properties believe they persistent loud noise after 11pm and before behaviour of this nature.
have the right to a piece of land. The general 7am, or other inappropriate volume of
boundaries of the property will be displayed household noise, such as barking dogs. If Civil action can also be taken against the
in the Official Copy of the Land Registry title you are experiencing a noise disturbance, individual for harassment, where an
plan, with most boundaries being defined, ensure you keep record of when the noise application can be made to your local
such as fences, walls and hedges. nuisance occurs, including the date, time county court for an injunction to prevent
and how loud the nuisance was. continuation of the harassment.
If you encounter a disagreement with a
neighbour regarding a boundary, informal If informal attempts to resolve the issue
discussions with your neighbour at an early have not been successful, nuisances can be If you are having trouble with a neighbour,
stage can be helpful. It may be appropriate reported to the local council’s contact our 24/7 confidential helpline for
to write to your neighbour detailing your environmental health department to support and guidance about your next
concerns, and how you wish to proceed to investigate. A noise abatement order can be steps.
resolve the matter. issued if deemed the noise amounts to a
statutory nuisance. This order is a formal Or alternatively, visit our portal to view
If you are unable to agree where the warning asking the individual to stop making advice articles, webinars and 4-week
boundary lies, it may be necessary to obtain certain noises entirely, or to restrict the programmes all aimed at improving your
advice from a chartered surveyor times at which they can make such noise. If physical and mental wellbeing:
specialising in boundary disputes, who will the abatement order is breached, the www.healthassuredeap.com
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