A.D.V.I.C.E – Topic 4 – Alcohol (COVID-19)
As we all are aware, the UK and the rest of the world are currently in a period of our history which is unprecedented. We have not seen restrictions like this since WW2. On 24 March 2020, the Prime Minister introduced social distancing guidelines and announced that most businesses will close. This
A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 3: Mental Health (COVID -19)
It is perfectly natural during the coronavirus outbreak for us to feel worried or anxious. Data shows that over 4 in 5 adults are worried about the effect that coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on their life right now, with more than half saying it has affected their wellbeing and nearly half
A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 2: Gambling
Gambling is a popular leisure activity that is enjoyed by many. There are lots of ways to gamble including playing the lottery, bingo, betting on sports, casino games or playing machines. 45% of people aged 16 and over will have taken part in some form of gambling activity during the last four
A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 1: Help with Debt
People in the UK continue to struggle with debt. The Money Advice Service estimate that 8.3 million people are over-indebted, i.e. they find keeping up with bills and/or credit commitments a heavy burden or have fallen behind on, or missed, any payments for bills and/or credit commitments in any
Support available for rail colleagues
There is fantastic support available for rail colleagues during this time. Please see below. Samaritans T: 116 123 W: Samaritans website Railway Benefit Fund T: 0345 241 2885 W: RBF website Railway Mission T: 07793 246528 W: Railway Mission website CIRAS T: 0800 4 101 101 W: CIRAS website
Financial advice during Coronavirus
Mortgage payments On 17 March, banks agreed with the Chancellor that they will offer those struggling a three-month ‘holiday’, allowing customers a temporary break from having to make mortgage payments during this time. You will still be charged interest for the time you're not making
Looking after your Mental Health during Covid-19
The following guidance was taken from Every Mind Matters, click here to access directly. 10 TIPS TO HELP IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT CORONAVIRUS The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while. It may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored,
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do
The following guidance was taken from GOV.co.uk, click here to access directly. 1. When am I allowed to leave the house? You should only leave the house for very limited purposes: shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible one form of
MAP Fundraiser with Paul Clyndes
PAUL CLYNDES, the RMT’s Health and Safety Officer writes: I’m fortunate to have been selected to take part in a 240 km fundraising cycle ride through Palestine in April 2020. I am raising funds for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians. MAP delivers health and medical care to
Mobile Expandable Wellbeing Unit (MEWU) Launched!
The Track Safety Alliance – set out a challenge in April 2018 to improve site welfare. Whilst out NR standard details that welfare should ideally be within 10 minutes of the worksite but within 20 minutes. Even with these parameters most welfare breaks are taken behind trees as less than 20%
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