To close Rail Wellbeing Live 2020, John Halsall reflects on the event. Rob Stephenson considers the power of role models in transforming workplace cultures. Finally, Mick Cash shares his deeply personal experience of poor mental health, in the hope that his story will help others.
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Navigating grief and loss
No one should have to grieve alone. Kirsty Hunt from Cruse Bereavement Care discusses how to support someone who’s grieving. We also hear from our colleague Catriona on how she’s coping after a sudden loss and the bereavement support group she’s set up.