Posts Tagged ‘Benevolent Fund’
Let’s talk about menopause…
Menopause is a journey that includes physical and emotional changes that can dominate women’s lives for many years, and the experience can differ from one woman to another. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 85, Summer 2023. Courtesy of Togetherall, Doctors Siobán Harlow and Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, of the University of Michigan, answer some of…
Read MoreHow to cope during financial stress
During a cost-of-living crisis, day-to-day activities can feel overwhelming and your mental health may suffer. Here’s a few things you can do to ensure you’re keeping well and getting the right support. From the archive: From Mountain Rescue Magazine, Issue 84, April 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund The current state…
Read MoreUnderstanding the stages of relationships
Our personal relationships form a vital part of our support network. Learn how to recognise the different stages of relationships as they develop and deal with problems as they arise. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 83, January 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund Contrary to popular myth, the course…
Read MoreStress and anxiety: what they are and how they affect you
How to recognise the symptoms of stress and anxiety, and what to do to help yourself through them. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn Issue 82, October 2022. From Togetherall, in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund. What is stress? Stress seems to be part and parcel of modern life. There are financial worries,…
Read MoreHarnessing the restorative power of sleep
Once disrupted, poor sleeping patterns can become ingrained. So how do you break the cycle? Read on to learn about harnessing the restorative power of sleep… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter Issue 71, January 2020: The Fire Fighters’ Charity. The daily stresses of life and work, getting older, marital upset, bereavement, alcohol and…
Read MoreWe can’t promise to make you bionic but we’ll do our best…
In 2018, an intriguing email landed, from Miller Harris of the Lochaber team, representing Mountain Rescue Support Scotland Ltd… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter Issue 67, January 2019: Judy Whiteside. This newly-formed company is a benevolent fund, set up by the four independent mountain rescue teams in Scotland, and mountain rescue teams in…
Read MoreHow can the Rescue Benevolent Fund help support you?
What the fund can do for you, how to apply and donate, and news of the additional support we offer, including online and telephone counselling From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn Issue 78, October 2021: Judy Whiteside explored the treatment options. We’ve had a working agreement with the Fire Fighters Charity (FFC) from the…
Read MoreSpotlight on men’s health with three common conditions
For Men’s Health Week, the Fire Fighters Charity shone a spotlight on men’s health with three of the more common health conditions that affect men. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 73, Summer 2020. From the Fire Fighters’ Charity. Know your prostate The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system and is…
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