09/06/2020
Hello everyone. It certainly has been challenging times for everyone in one way shape or form.
There have been lows for many many people during lockdown. It breaks our heart thinking about all those suffering from Domestic Violence and the families and children witnessing it. 😔
And whilst we were pushing forward making a huge difference with lottery funding to assist with training hair and beauty professionals, lockdown also forced us to pause alongside the industry.
It goes without saying that sadly this training is needed more than ever now. Abuse has massively increased.
And whilst hairdressers and beauty therapists will be starting to gear up to reopening with measures in place we understand every hour will be filled working with a backlog of clients to tend to. Many of these may have been victims of abuse during lockdown themselves.
And SO ... after much thought it has been decided we MUST do whatever it takes to get our inputs out to as many hair and beauty salons/individuals as we possibly can.
To do this, we have decided to record several small videos, covering signs of abuse, support services, ways to help and signpost, the law and what it actually says and and other key facts.
We will email and WhatsApp this out to as many of you as possible. You can forward this valuable information to your fellow workers and colleagues to watch at your own leisure before you head back to work. This will prepare you for any discloses and the confidence to deal with them.
You will also receive handouts with useful contact numbers and direct support from us should you need.
When circumstances allow, we shall attend your workplace and provide a group refresher course with your colleagues to strengthen your confidence if needed.
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW. Those victims of abuse need all our help and support. ❤️
Please forward this and share with your hairdressers and beauty professionals to message us direct.
In the meantime, look after each other. Support each other and always be kind. X