Our final theme of the week is ‘Give’ so, as the organisation who founded and funded the Farm Safety Foundation in 2014, we asked the Chairman of NFU Mutual, Jim McLaren MBE to give us his thoughts on the importance NFU Mutual place on giving… “I wear my Yellow Wellies badge proudly – as
For years, analysts have been looking at the construction and agriculture industries to see if the two industries can learn from each other to make each safer for their workers. Agriculture and construction face similar challenges. They share a reputation of being conservative, slow to adopt new technologies which means that both lag behind many
Reaching a landmark age can feel like a daunting milestone, but it shouldn’t stop you from living life to the fullest! Why should you let people dictate how you spend your golden years? if there is something new that you want to learn or an activity that ignites your passion, why not take go for
Your mental health is an important part of your wellbeing. This aspect of your welfare determines how you’re able to operate psychologically, emotionally, and socially. Considering how much of a role it plays in each aspect of your life, it’s important to guard and improve your wellbeing and evidence suggests that one of the steps
Last year, we introduced Alice Hendy, founder of R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity. Alice lost her brother Josh on 25th November 2020 to suicide at only 21 years old. Days after Josh’s passing, Alice found searches on his laptop for ways to end his own life – and websites that advised on how to do so.
Damian Barson farms 64 acres on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, keeping sheep, pigs and goats and providing good quality local meat – with ambitions to expand his acreage in the next 12 months. In this blog he explains why he feels it is important to take notice of your feelings … as well as
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you make a call to a rural support line or charity helpline? We asked Helen Sisk and Gemma Lee from RABI to talk us through the process… Call 0800 188 4444 It’s easier than you think…
Taking notice can be a way of improving your mental wellbeing wherever you may be, right now. It means being present in the moment; observing what’s beautiful or unusual in the world. It means being aware of our thoughts and feelings as they arise, without getting lost in them. It also means looking beyond ourselves
Have you ever been on holiday and looked at the beautiful scenery thinking ‘I’d love to do a challenge for a good cause’? Well, this is exactly what 24-year-old, Agriculture with Farm Business Management graduate Tom Coats from Buckinghamshire did when he was travelling through the marvellous mountainous terrains of New Zealand over Christmas. That
Today’s theme is ‘Be Active’ and it is well acknowledged that a daily stroll can do wonders for your overall wellbeing. The mental health benefits of walking can range from stress and anxiety management to clearing brain fog and boosting your ability to quickly solve problems. Walking is also linked to better sleep, a reduced