Wellbeing Wednesday - Do you know about GroceryAid?

Why not get involved this week and send us your pictures/videos to communications@midcounties.coop

Crisis Grants

These non-repayable grants are designed to help those experiencing an unexpected emergency, a change in circumstances or a sudden gap in income.

You can apply for a crisis grant if:

• You are currently working in the grocery industry and can evidence a minimum of one year’s service or more

• You are no longer working in the grocery industry, but previously worked in it for five years or more*

• Household net income and savings meet GroceryAid's financial criteria

*The time worked doesn't have to be continuous and can be with multiple companies.

Funded by The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust, the service supports grocery colleagues who have been affected by a critical incident that leaves an individual traumatised and struggling to cope, including:

• Accidents at work 

• Death of a colleague

• Medical emergencies 

• Robberies with a threat to life

• Vehicle accidents 

• Violent attacks

Although different in their nature, these events all tend to happen out of the blue, be life-threatening and leave people feeling out of control and potentially unable to cope with the complicated emotions that they trigger.

How this service works

The service is activated when an accident, robbery or assault has occurred in the workplace resulting in a critical incident.

An employer, witness or victim can contact our free 24/7 confidential Helpline.

An initial assessment is made and if a site visit is required, the Helpline will arrange for a trauma support specialist to attend at a time convenient to those affected for either a full/half day. This depends on the number of staff involved.

Eligibility criteria:

Available to any Midcounties colleagues who have witnessed or been involved in a critical incident in the workplace

We can provide free relationship counselling and support for people

Healthy relationships with our partners and family are vital to our health and wellbeing.  As we move through life, we experience changes and transitions that can put pressure on our relationships and it’s good to know that there is support available to help you, your partner or your family cope with both the emotional and practical impact on your lives together.

Eligibility criteria:

Available to Midcounties colleagues, their spouses, partners and dependents