Wishing everyone a Happy New Year from all of us at Safewell, and a big thank you to all our customers new and old.
So we’re now officially back to work for 2021 and I think it’s safe to say we’ll be quite happy to see the back of 2020. So as we navigate the new year and what it may bring, here are a few tips to keep you mentally and physically strong.
Get creative:
Drawing or painting is a great release and focus.
Gardening, making a place to relax or start growing your own.
Cooking, have a go at that recipe you’ve always wanted to try.
D.I.Y. Is it time to start those projects?
Read a good book.
Get fit:
Start a new activity that you’ve always fancied trying.
Get yourself into the best shape of your life.
Start eating better.
Walk more, run more.
Start lifting weights.
Get your bike out of the garage.
Get talking:
Set up a chat group online.
Have a regular time and date in the diary to catch up with friends either on the phone or for a coffee.
Take some reflective time out for yourself.
These are just a few ideas to keep us going through the challenging times ahead.
The main thing to remember is to be patient with yourself and others and to be kind to one another. If you find yourself or know someone who is struggling during this time, there is help. Please see below for contact support.
Where to get support during the festive period: If you need support over the holidays, there are lots of services that can really help. Young Minds Crisis Messenger – Text YM to 85258 (24/7) Childline – Call 0800 1111 (7:30 am – 3:30 am every day) Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7)
We have worked with Safewell for many years and are retained clients, so we have developed an excellent working relationship with the team. However, this really came into its own when Covid 19 appeared.
As a Plumbing and Heating business, we were able to carry on working during the lockdown but only for responding to emergencies. We were obviously very concerned about the health and safety of our employees and before we even had chance to get in touch with Safewell, they had emailed us offering their assistance. It is hard to put down on paper how that made us feel - we like everyone else felt totally at sea, which way to turn, what to do? But Safewell were there guiding, supporting and being totally brilliant. Their attention to detail is very impressive and reassuring and we feel able to ask lots of questions without feeling silly.
During the pandemic Safewell helped us to write risk assessments, safety procedures and protocols. They kept in touch regularly, issuing new guidance as soon as it appeared and checking in with us. They held group Q&A sessions over Zoom which were helpful, and knowing other businesses were facing the same challenges and having the opportunity to discuss issues was invaluable. Their help during the preparation for a full return to work was brilliant, they enabled us to be fully prepared and feel in control, and when we had our first case of Covid within the team, because we had planned our response it felt ok.
I think our team felt very reassured by our robust approach and that our office was Covid secure. We are extremely grateful to all the team at Safewell
