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here are numerous bodies which can assist. Some offer support for mental health issues or specific disruptions which have occurred in your professional or personal life and a few can provide financial support. Contact details for Lawcare are on page 21. Solicitors Charity The Solicitors Charity aims to provide support and assistance in times of need and to create a more resilient profession. If you need assistance contact the casework team for a confidential conversation about support caseworker@ thesolicitorscharity.org. The Solicitors’ Charity – Financial support and help for solicitors in need (thesolicitorscharity.org). Wellbeing at the Bar You can find resources and assistance if you are a barrister, clerk or staff in chambers, a student or pupil and there is advice on what you can do if you are concerned about a colleague. There is also information on some forms of financial assistance available such as the Barristers’ Benevolent Association and the Marshall Hall Trust. The Inner Temple has authorised a fund during the COVID-19 crisis to alleviate the hardship experienced by pupils and very junior practitioners who are not eligible for the Government scheme for the self-employed. Mental Health & Wellbeing – Wellbeing at the Bar
Law Society of Northern Ireland A Wellbeing Toolkit is available on good mental health and support to colleagues, their families and staff in their private and professional lives. It complements the Lawcare offering. new_4575446__law_society_wellbeing_toolkitpoc27042021. pdf (lawsoc-ni.org) Law Society of Scotland Mental health stigma and discrimination in the Scottish profession has been carefully researched and there is considerable assistance available from Lawscot Wellbeing. Wellbeing research | Law Society of Scotland (lawscot.org.uk) Law Society of England and Wales Guidance on protecting mental health and consideration of a framework for the return to office has been issued Mental health and wellbeing – Take control | The Law Society Practical framework for law firms and sole practitioners on return to the office | The Law Society Samaritans Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. Tel: 116 123. Email: jo@samaritans.org Website: www.samaritans.org ■ LegalWomen | 27
