All COVID-19 articles
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GuidanceUnderstanding your alcohol intake during COVID-19
Once established, changes in drinking patterns can lead to ingrained habits which are hard to break. Whether we’re furloughed or working from home, more and more of us are turning to alcohol to help us pass the time, or deal with the pressures of a new way of life.
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GuidanceCOVID-19 bereavement, grief and loss
This is a one-off information guide about managing bereavement, grief and loss in the face of Covid-19.
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GuidanceDealing with difficult customers
We’ll no doubt all have times when we’re required to deal with an unhappy or aggressive customer. Although it can be unsettling, here are some things you can do to reduce the impact on your own wellbeing, and that of your colleagues and other customers.
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GuidanceHelping a child through a bereavement
As a parent or other important adult in their life, you can’t protect a child from the inevitability of loss, but you can help them to feel safe while they process the death of someone close to them.
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GuidanceDealing with a bereavement – understanding types of grief
Bereavement can be experienced differently depending on the circumstances. It’s important to understand the types of grief so that we can support ourselves as well as others.
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GuidanceDealing with a bereavement – the five stages of grief
The Kübler-Ross five stages of grief model is a helpful way to understand the human response to loss. We don’t enter and leave each individual stage in a linear fashion, but go back and forth as we recover.
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GuidanceDealing with a bereavement – supporting yourself and others
Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming experience, even if the death was expected. It’s not uncommon to feel like you’re living in a nightmare from which you can’t wake up. Grief is a natural part of life and with the right help, you can move forward.
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GuidanceThe effects of alcohol on our sleep
Most people think that a few drinks can help you nod off after a long day but alcohol has a profound effect on your sleep cycle. Poor sleep is linked to poor mental health, it hinders our ability to recover and affects our mood.
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GuidanceWhy is movement beneficial to our cognitive function?
DeltaV partners explore the topic of movement and why it is so beneficial to our cognitive function. They also look at its effects on children and how you can bring more movement into your day.
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GuidanceDealing with change during uncertain times
Change is inevitable throughout our lives, especially in these unprecedented times. DeltaV Partners explore the psychology of change and how we can become better equipped to cope.
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InformationCOVID-19 update from Pets at Home
Group Chief Executive Peter Pritchard explains how Pets at Home are dealing with COVID-19 and what the future holds.
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GuidanceThe importance of setting goals
Goal setting is a great way of managing stress and remaining calm, resilient and happy, especially when you are under pressure. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track.
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GuidanceDealing with domestic abuse during COVID-19
Whether you’re experiencing abuse from your partner for the first time, or you’ve been living with abuse for many years, it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and help is available.
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GuidanceHelping you and your family stay well during COVID-19
These are unprecedented times and most, if not all of us, are struggling to adapt to new ways of living and working. We have collated some of our most popular resources to help you and your family protect your wellbeing when everything else seems uncertain.
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GuidanceCOVID-19 keeping well
This is a one-off information guide about managing your wellbeing in the face of COVID-19.
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GuidanceCOVID-19 resilience
This is a one-off information guide about building resilience in the face of COVID-19.
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GuidanceCOVID-19 managing worries
This is a one-off information guide about managing worries in the face of COVID-19.
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GuidanceCOVID-19 staying connected
This is a one-off information guide about staying connected; particularly in the face of the current social distancing and isolation measures, aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.
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InformationWhat to do when someone dies
Losing someone close to us is arguably one of the most difficult experiences we can go through. Bereavement can be made even more traumatic when we don’t know what practical steps to take, or where to turn to first.
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InformationNavigating through COVID-19 for retailers – lessons from China
OC&C Strategy Consultants discuss the learnings from China and what they mean for retailers.