New helpline in Cambridgeshire offering emotional support now available

A team of multi-faith workplace chaplains and counsellors are on hand Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, to offer support during these unprecedented times.

The charity said it recognised the need for additional support at the moment as so many experience extreme stress in their work and personal lives due to pressures brought about by the current pandemic.

CWC’s database of multi-faith chaplains had capacity to offer remote support now many are not operating in businesses or organisations due to lockdown.

CWC promotes the concept of workplace chaplaincy across the county as an extra level of support for employers, employees and the self-employed – an impartial support service separate from any HR function.

The CWC helpline is also part of the ‘Now We’re Talking’ campaign launched last week by Cambridgeshire County Council to coordinate helpline calls and referrals to other support organisations in conjunction with Lifecraft, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and the county’s clinical commissioning group.

The Lifeline Plus helpline will forward relevant callers to CWC for additional support.

For more information see www.cambsworkplacechaplaincy.org.uk or to contact the helpline call 0800 246 5193.