17/12/2025
The festive period can be joyful for some, but challenging for others. While there’s often pressure to feel happy, connected, and celebratory, we recognise that this time of year can also bring stress, loneliness, grief, financial worries, or exhaustion especially for those working through the holidays.
We want to remind everyone that it’s okay to feel how you feel. You don’t have to put on a brave face, and you don’t have to go through it alone. Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health, not just at Christmas, but all year round 🤍
If you or someone you know needs extra support during the festive period, help is always available:
🔹 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
FOH staff can access confidential support through our EAP, offering advice, counselling, and wellbeing support whenever you need it.
🔹 NHS Mental Health Support
Find urgent and non-urgent mental health help via the NHS:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
🔹 Mind – mental health advice and support:
👉 https://www.mind.org.uk/
🔹 Samaritans – 24/7 listening support:
📞 Call free on 116 123
👉 https://www.samaritans.org/
🔹 Shout – free, confidential text support, 24/7:
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
👉 https://www.giveusashout.org/
Please take care of yourselves and each other this festive season. Whether it’s reaching out for support, taking a break, or simply acknowledging how you’re feeling, it all matters.
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