Wellness
Wellness support from The Drinks Trust UK trade charity the drinKs trUst increases wellness services to tacKle covid-19 needs and beyond
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he Drinks Trust has been providing support, care and assistance to the drinks industry workforce since 1886. With the support of industry donors and numerous fundraising
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efforts within its community, the UK trade charity has recently completed a round of one-off ÂŁ250 financial grants to assist just under 2,000 of those who face loss of earnings as a result of Covid-19. Where possible, the charity will continue to support people financially in the months ahead, however, the emerging and likely long-term effects the current situation will have on the mental health and wellness of the community has led the charity to launch significantly increased wellness services. Covering key areas of wellbeing, the services will be delivered over an initial seven-month period until the end of the
year, although the intention is to increase the availability of the offering to meet the evolving needs of the drinks industry workforce. The services include:
Guidance Resident wellness coach and leadership coach Kat Hounsell of Everyday People will be delivering tips and tricks to care for your holistic health. With industry expertise and insight, she will apply her guidance to a community she has been part of for many years. Additionally, new online and downloadable content and guidelines will be made available for community members
