Government figures suggest that 500,000 people in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill. Not only that, estimates suggest that work-related stress costs society £3.7 billion every year.

Despite those figures, the Government recently cut its £1 million funding to the charity Saneline, resulting in it having to close off many much-needed resources. For its part, Careline provides a confidential, national telephone counselling service for members of staff who are feeling the effects of stress. It helps over 7,000 callers every year.

Thankfully, one security company – Regent Group – has stepped in with support for Careline, nominating the organisation as its ‘corporate sponsored charity’.

“We're proud to support this charity as it makes a genuine difference to peoples’ lives,” said the Regent Group’s Paul Harvey.

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Postscript

SMT readers wishing to learn more about Careline should call 020 8514 5444 or send an e-mail to franksharp@btinternet.com

The organisation is also happy to talk to other corporate concerns who might wish to offer additional sponsorships.