Being a parent or carer can be a rewarding experience, but it can sometimes be challenging. Balancing home life with being a key worker can be tricky, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have made this even more difficult.

Keeping Well is here to support you. We have a range of resources with advice for parents and carers available on our website. Whatever your needs, if you would like to talk to someone contact us via the details below.

 

Advice for parents and carers in the workplace, including tips for self-care, as well as how to support colleagues who are carers can be found here.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise, adequate sleep and a balanced diet into your daily life is vital for you and your family. Read our 8 tips for healthy living while working full time with children.

Working shifts can have a significant impact on family life. Find some advice on balancing shift work and home life here.

Returning to work after parental leave can be stressful, guilt inducing, scary and exciting all at once. Read our helpful tips on coping with the transition and knowing your rights.

Postnatal depression is a very common type of depression that occurs after having a baby – it affects more than 1 in 10 women within a year of giving birth, and can also affect fathers and partners. Information and support with postnatal depression can be found here.

To support you through the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic, read our advice on coping when things are beyond your control, and how to cope with worry.

 

If you need further support or want to talk to someone, speak to one of our trained wellbeing professionals. All support is free and confidential. 

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