Employment status and income are important drivers for people’s wellbeing and due to the pandemic millions of people have experienced unemployment and/or income shock. It is likely that the support measures mobilised at short notice in response to the pandemic have had a protective impact.
However, with the end of furlough and the universal credit top up at the end of September there is rarely a day goes by without newspaper coverage concerning the negative impact this may have on the most vulnerable in society.
Rethink Mental Illness invite you to join us on 7th October 1 – 2.30pm to hear:
- The latest on policy and evidence, including the recent National Disability Strategy and Welfare Green Paper, and the emerging results of Rethink Mental Illness's engagement with people severely affected by mental illness to inform policy development for these national frameworks.
- A case study of an Expert by Experience who had her first bout of serious mental illness during the pandemic and how her employer worked with wider organisations to support her back into work.
- A case study from PHE – East of England – who have developed a real time picture of the impacts of the pandemic through connecting trends data across local areas and have used this to connect with key partners to encourage closer collaboration to support those affected by the social and economic impacts of the pandemic.
- “Support Available- tools health and social care professionals can use to support an individual struggling with their mental health and money, where to find support, as well as how the Breathing Space scheme works and how to access it.
- To include a resource pack containing links to guidance, helplines and research.