The Gamekeepers’ Welfare
Trust (GWT) is launching a new initiative to address the problem of depression
and mental health issues in the countryside, exacerbated by Covid 19.
The HIND training course focuses on mental well being and awareness,
coping strategies and building resilience. This course has been
built and will be delivered by one of our volunteers Sally Thompson who is a
mental health professional.
The Gamekeepers’ Welfare
Trust is aware of the pressures and difficulties rural families can face
through work related issues, ill health (both physical and mental health),
financial pressures, isolation and loneliness and that “it is ok not to be ok.”
A key focus is to address
these issues in a practical manner, which led to ‘The Stag Training Initiative’
created by The GWT and IED Training Solutions, a company established by several
former Royal Marines. Following on from
this success the HIND course is a natural next step.
CEO Helen Benson said “We
know how important it is to ensure families and individuals are supported in
difficult times. The partners of gamekeepers are often the lynchpin of the family
unit, keeping the family going when times are tough. Supporting and encouraging anyone who is or
could be affected is the aim of the HIND course and providing strategies to
cope in addition providing information of further services and contacts if required.”
The course is held online
with accompanying notes and support throughout, is free and is held in 7
sessions over 2-3 weeks. There are six
delegates on each course which is held on a confidential platform. Further details or booking can be made by
telephone 01677 470180 or email: enquiries@thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com
