Take Ten for World Mental Health Day
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Published 9 Oct 2025 in Colleagues
This World Mental Health Day (10th October), we’re reminding everyone that wellbeing matters every day. That’s why we have our Mental Health Champion programme - giving colleagues the tools to support each other when it’s needed most.
Here at the Midcounties, we are committed to supporting all our colleagues with their wellbeing, whether that be through training, tools or resources.
Earlier this year, we relaunched our Mental Health Champion programme across the society, giving our colleagues training and support to help support their peers in moments of need. Click below to hear from our Mental Health Champions in the society, and how you can reach out:
GroceryAid
GroceryAid is the national charity that helps people across the whole of the grocery industry, including everyone at Midcounties Cooperative regardless of what area of the society you work in. GroceryAid are here to support you 24/7, 365 days a year with qualified counsellers on hand to help, support and guide you with your issue. The service is entirely free and confidential. GroceryAid also provide not only Emotional Support, but also Financial and Practical Support, all of which can have an impact on your Mental Health.
Phone - 08088 021 122
Live Chat - click here
Website - click here
Everymind – Take 10
This World Mental Health Day, we’re encouraging you to Take Ten; ten minutes for one small act with a big impact. Whether it’s sending a kind message, pausing for a mindful moment, or checking in with someone who might need it, these simple gestures can help create the culture of care you champion every day.
Colleagues Connect
Our Mental Health & Wellbeing page on Colleagues Connect contains valuable information and support available to help support with managing your Mental Health, including the contact details of our Mental Health Champions, valuable links to support materials provided by MIND, aswell as our Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy and Check In’s.
Spotlight: Random Acts of Crochet Kindness
For many, a new hobby or learning something new can support with managing your Mental Health. Carole’s daughter at our Codsall store, Olivia, embarked on a mission to spread kindness through the world via the art form of Crochet. Olivia started the movement after a personal tragedy, finding that Crocheting not only boosts her own mental health, but spreads joy to others.