Thank you to all who joined our virtual meetups last week for a cuppa and a catch up, all in relation to ‘Time to Talk Day’.
Following the incredibly positive feedback we received from these sessions, we’re delighted to start hosting virtual meetups on a weekly basis from now until the end of March, at which point we hope that the Museum will be able to reopen.
When will the virtual meetups take place?
These meetups will be hosted every Wednesday 2.30pm – 4pm on Microsoft Teams.
Please note that the occurrence of these meetings may change depending on popularity/demand.
What is the purpose of these virtual meetups?
Although we’re not yet able to catch up face-to-face, meeting like this virtually means we can still grab a cuppa and have a friendly chat with our colleagues about what we’ve been up to recently. Simply put, we want to fill the socialisation gap that many of us are currently missing due to being on furlough or working from home.
Who are these virtual meetups for?
All BCLM staff, whether contracted or casual, are welcome to join in on these sessions.
How do I join?
Click this joining link to join the meeting. We recommend that you attempt to join no earlier than 5 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
If you’re joining using a desktop computer or laptop, follow the above link and select the option ‘Continue on this browser’ once the webpage loads.
If you’re joining using a smartphone or tablet, following the above link will ask you to download the Microsoft Teams app. Please note that you will be required to download the app in order to join via a mobile device.
Our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) are still available for a confidential chat. They are able to listen if you simply want to share your concerns, but are also able to direct you to further appropriate support if needed. Some of our MHFAs are furloughed, but the following are working and are happy to be contacted via email:
Dawn Hampton: [email protected]
Hayley Turner: [email protected]
Jo Turner: [email protected]
Kate Kirkpatrick: [email protected]
Liz Peters: [email protected]
If you’d like to find out more about our MHFAs before you get in touch, please visit this intranet post to have a read of their bios; to get to know them a bit more and learn why they decided to become a MHFA.
As a reminder, the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scheme is available for all. The EAP offers 24/7 support on a range of topics, including mental health, overall wellbeing, financial and legal support, etc. You can access this service by calling 0800 015 7287 and quoting “Black Country Living Museum”. Alternatively you can access the online portal by visiting www.colleaguesupport.co.uk, using ‘72160’ as your username and password.
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