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 – New agreement signed in next step to tackling bullying and harassment This month we’re spotlighting the work of the Bar Council’s Commissioner for Conduct, who alongside […]
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Barristers inherently face very specific challenges on a daily basis. If you need some help click on support to find contact details and advice on seeking support.
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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.
Who to talk to and how to get help, resources are for clerks and staff themselves.
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Who to talk to and how to get help for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
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Your June wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your June wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight – Find out more about reflective practice ahead of the Bar Council’s second Balint pilot This month’s wellbeing spotlight is a bumper Balint edition as preparation for […]
Your May wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your May wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight – Bar Council Chair highlights how important it is for barristers and chambers professionals to look after themselves To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Kirsty Brimelow KC shared […]
Your April wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your April wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight – Pupils positive about pupillage with incidents of bullying and harassment falling but disabled and second six pupils more negative, survey finds More than 80% of pupil […]
Your March wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your March wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight – Kirsty Brimelow KC talks wellbeing at the Bar on BBC Radio 5 Live In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Chair of the Bar […]
Your February wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your February wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight What is trauma-informed practice? Find out about the basics and hear from experts on how it can help your practice as part of our video series. […]
Your January wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your January wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight New chair backs wellbeing as priority Wellbeing remains a priority for this year’s Chair of the Bar Council, Kirsty Brimelow KC. She shared how her interest in […]
Your December wellbeing spotlight
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 […]