Welcome to your December wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Wellbeing – a pillar of practice With her background in family law and mediation, Bar Chair Barbara Mills KC is keen to see wellbeing become a core […]
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Guidance on how to introduce wellbeing policies and initiatives and on tackling a wellbeing issue in chambers.
Examples of successful wellbeing initiatives adopted by chambers, Specialist Bar Associations and the Inns of Court.
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Who to talk to, how to get help in coping with the pressures and demands of life at the Bar.
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Your November wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your November wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Book your place on our new trauma-informed practice training You operate in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines, high stakes and complex human dynamics. That pressure alone is […]
Wellbeing at the Bar report 2025
We have published the results of this year’s Wellbeing at the Bar. You can find further information on the Bar Council website: Summary of results and recommendations Download the full report Read the press release
Your October wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your October wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight World Mental Health Day prompts calls for cultural shift amid research highlighting lawyers’ poor mental health Nearly 60% of respondents reported poor mental wellbeing in LawCare’s latest […]
Your August wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your August wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Wellbeing Certificate applications now open Applications for the October round of our Certificate of Recognition programme are now open. Whether you are a chambers, SBA, Circuit, […]
Your July wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your July wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Who is looking after the family lawyers, 9th World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights This week chair of the Bar Council Barbara Mills KC spoke […]
In Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week: Watch & Reflect
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing a collection of short, powerful conversations around mental health and wellbeing. These videos feature insights from wellness advocates and professionals, aiming to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical tools for everyday care. Explore the series: The importance of Mental Health Awareness with Sofia Feghali […]
Building Connection and Resilience at the Bar
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Bar Council spoke with barristers Eleanor Keehan and Nina Caplin about how a sense of community has sustained them through the challenges of their careers. Their stories highlight how connection and shared experience are central to wellbeing at the Bar. Community at the Bar Looking to deepen […]