Wellbeing, mental health and financial wellbeing

We reinforce good wellbeing practices across the charity and ensure that your working experience with us is a happy and positive one, in an open, honest and inclusive environment.

It is very important to consider the emotional wellbeing of ourselves and others. We have lots of help, guidance and support available.

Below, we have three ways you can seek support if you need to. Remember, you are not alone. Be kind to yourself. Make the most of our resources and let someone know if you’re struggling and need some help.

To help support your wellbeing, we have set up some online learning sessions which cover different topics. You can find out more about these upcoming sessions below.

Wednesday 6th November 2024, 11am until Midday

This session will discuss what mindfulness is and how it can help you. It will explain how to practice mindfulness and meditation, as well as looking at mindful eating.

Thursday 6th February 2025, 9am until 10am

This session is an introduction to time management. It covers how to figure out what your core tasks should be and looks at how to manage energy, focus, and control.

If you would like to join any of these wellbeing sessions, please email learning.team@sueryder.org to register.

At Sue Ryder, we want to support all of our volunteers through the cost-of-living crisis. Here, we have guidance, advice and further resources to help you manage your financial wellbeing during this difficult time.

We have created five new financial wellbeing guidance sheets, which you are welcome download, or print and keep. These cover the following topics:

• Budgeting
• Financial wellbeing and mental health
• What to do if you can’t pay your bills
• Help with food
• Help save fuel

We hope these financial tools and tips will help to support colleagues navigating through the cost-of-living crisis.

If you need further support, help and advice is available from a range of external organisations, including:

• MoneyHelper  – free and impartial help with money, on topics ranging from how to make a budget, to how to manage different bills and payments. 
• Citizens Advice – guidance around debt and money, including advice around mortgage problems, debt management and how to get your finances back on track.
• StepChange's Online Debt Advice Tool - Receive debt support by email or text, helping you take the first steps towards resolving money concerns you have, with a budget plan and personal action plan.
• StepChange's Money Health Check - Answer a few simple questions for bespoke financial advice to help you understand what to do next.

If you are struggling, please don’t suffer in silence. Speak to your manager or your volunteer coordinator and we will do everything we can to support you. Please also make use of our wellbeing resources, which are here to support your emotional and mental health.