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Our trained staff and volunteers have worked in the law and understand the demands of legal education, training and practice. If you call out of hours you can leave a message, we will call you straight back as soon as the helpline opens. You can also email us at support@lawcare.org.uk
Read more about our support service. You may also be interested to read about our peer support programme.
From managing stress to moving on from the law or how to talk to someone you are worried about, we have a range of factsheets below that can help.
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Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or...
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Anxiety describes feelings of unease, worry and fear. It...
Bereavement means “to be deprived by death”, and the bereaved...
Bullying is a common concern within the legal community; many...
Counselling is a type of talking therapy where you can talk...
Depression is an illness, just as heart disease or diabetes are...
The legal profession is highly pressured which can mean that...
Menopause can be a challenging time in a woman’s life. The...
You may be considering moving on from the legal profession –...
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you have sudden...
Redundancy can be unsettling and difficult. It’s important to...
Retiring is a huge transition for many who work in the law. It...
Sexual Harassment Everyone should feel safe and comfortable at...
Stress can be a major cause of sleep problems. Addressing...
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45. Whilst...
***Listen to our podcast about vicarious trauma here*** Some...
Many of us will be working at home for a while which will be...
Are you concerned about a colleague, someone in your family or a...
You are not alone if you are feeling the pressures of work or study or coping with relationship or financial problems, illness, bereavement, dependency or anxiety. Many lawyers face challenges such as these. Read true stories of how people in the legal community have coped with difficult times.
You may also like to read our blogs section where we have lots more stories on anorexia, working in a toxic environment, sleep and more.
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