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Hospitality Action

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Charity | Hospitality

Hospitality Action has been a cornerstone of support for the hospitality industry since 1837, offering practical, emotional, and financial assistance to hospitality workers in need. From helping those facing physical illness, mental health struggles, or financial hardship to providing invaluable resources for workplace wellbeing, Hospitality Action is dedicated to being the safety net for the sector.

Their innovative programs include the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which offers affordable mental health and practical support for businesses and employees, and initiatives like Invisible Chips, a lighthearted yet impactful fundraising effort to generate much-needed resources for industry professionals. Whether it’s providing grants to retirees, supporting families, or spearheading mental health campaigns, their work makes a tangible difference in people’s lives.

With their unwavering commitment to improving lives and driving positive change in the hospitality sector, Hospitality Action remains a vital ally for anyone working in this dynamic industry.

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How Do You Get Through Christmas Working in Hospitality?

This Christmas special explores what it really takes to get through the festive season while working in hospitality. The Talking Hospitality hosts come together for an open, honest conversation about pressure, resilience, wellbeing and community at one of the most demanding times of the year. The episode blends humour and reflection with serious discussion around mental health, sobriety, burnout and support. It features contributions from the Hospitality Choir in support of Hospitality Action...
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Oct. 15, 2020

From Crisis to Care: How Hospitality Action Helped During COVID-19

Hospitality Action was established in 1837 and has since offered vital assistance to all who work, or have worked within hospitality in the UK.Since that time it has helped support chefs, waiters, housekeepers, managers, concierges, receptionists and kitchen porters, sommeliers, bartenders, catering assistants and cooks across the UK. As the impact of covid-19 ravages through the Hospitality sector, never has there been such a need for Hospitality Action as there is now.Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel chat with Jeremy Gibson from Hospitality Action and discover the many things that the charity is doing in this crisis and also how you can donate or get involved. Find out how buying a portion of Invisible Chips can make a huge difference to someones life at http://www.invisiblechips.org.uk (www.invisiblechips.org.uk). If you need financial assistance and counselling services go to http://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk (www.hospitalityaction.org.uk) now!Co-hosted by: Timothy R Andrews h…