During these difficult and unsettling times, NABS is offering reassurance to colleagues across the industry. As the employee support organisation for the advertising and media industry, NABS is reminding individuals that its support services are still continuing to operate during the coronavirus outbreak.

Many of NABS’ services are already available online and via phone and video calling, with all of the charity’s staff now based at home following a successful trial of company-wide remote working. This move follows the latest government guidelines regarding social distancing.

NABS’ support services are free and everybody in the industry can use them as many times as they like. The charity’s core services include:

• NABS Advice Line, available from 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday on 0800 707 6607 or email [email protected]
• Wellbeing and career coaching via phone and Skype
• Masterclasses: group coaching to be delivered online
• Grants: apply for financial assistance via our Advice Line
• Therapy referrals: apply for talking therapies via our Advice Line
• Newsletter: sign up for weekly advice, support and updates in your inbox and the latest news on how to access our Masterclasses
• Connect with NABS on social on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

Diana Tickell, CEO of NABS said, “We understand that organisations across the industry unfortunately face a huge challenge during the pandemic and their people are under immense pressure. NABS is here to provide help across all their wellbeing, including emotional and mental health as well as financial health.

“Should colleagues find their jobs are at risk, NABS are able to support them through that. Our grants service can provide eligible candidates with vital financial assistance while our Advice Line team can provide guidance on financial wellbeing.

“It’s only thanks to the generosity of our industry that we’re able to support our colleagues both financially and emotionally. We’re so grateful to our industry’s continuing help so that we are able to continue that support as we collectively navigate some tough times.”

You can get in touch with NABS via their helpline on 0800 707 6607 or email [email protected] to speak to an expert advisor. NABS’ coaching service is being delivered by telephone and video calling; email [email protected] to find out more. The charity is also hoping to deliver its Masterclasses remotely from next week; sign up to the NABS newsletter for updates. You can still apply for financial assistance and enquire about therapy referrals through the NABS Advice Line team.