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Racing Welfare launches industry-wide mental health survey in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University

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The final phase of Racing Welfare’s mental health research project has been launched today in the form of an online survey, designed for everyone working in the racing industry to take part. 

The research is being undertaken by Will McConn of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), part funded by a grant from The Racing Foundation. The survey aspect has been specifically designed to allow anyone working in racing and Thoroughbred breeding to take part and it is hoped it will attract responses from all sectors of the industry.  The survey goes live today (14th of January) and can be accessed and completed online. The link for the survey is available on here and on our social channels and we will continue to publish the details throughout January and February.  All submissions are completely confidential and the survey will remain open until the 22ndFebruary.  The questions will take around 15 minutes to complete and it is hoped that as many people within racing will fill it out as possible.

Racing Welfare’s Director of Welfare, Simone Sear, said 

Landmark partnership secured between Racing Welfare and The Racing Foundation

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A historic partnership has been agreed between Racing Welfare and The Racing Foundation, securing funding for some of the charity’s key services over next three years.

The agreement, which comes into effect in January 2019, will see The Racing Foundation award £3.89 million to Racing Welfare over the next three years, reflecting the charity’s position as the UK’s core provider of human welfare services for everyone living and working in the horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industries.  The funding has been allocated to the Wellbeing Strand of Racing Welfare’s service provision, covering four key aspects: Racing’s Occupational Health Service, the Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS), Racing’s Support Line and the development of the charity’s mental health services going forwards.

Rob Hezel, Chief Executive of The Racing Foundation, said 

Racing Welfare’s mental health research project reaches penultimate stage

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Industry wide mental health research, commissioned by Racing Welfare in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, has now reached its final phase of data collection.  The full report of findings and recommendations will be published by Racing Welfare in May 2019.

The research, which is being undertaken by Will McConn of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), has been part funded by a grant from The Racing Foundation. Having commenced in February of 2018, the study focuses on the relationship between an individual’s mental health and industrial practices in horseracing.  There search explores how these practices potentially enhance health and wellbeing for the benefit of all those working in racing.  The aim is to gain an overall understanding of mental wellbeing within the industry, looking at a full spectrum of issues from low mood and stress, clinically diagnosed conditions, right through to how good mental health is experienced.

Racing Welfare’s Director of Welfare, Simone Sear, said 

Racing’s Occupational Health Service Receives National Launch

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Racing’s Occupational Health Service, operated by Racing Welfare, receives its national launch on Monday 3rd September 2018.  The service offers a framework for the management of the physical and mental wellbeing of all those working in the racing and Thoroughbred breeding industries. The overriding aim of the service is to prevent and treat work related illness and injury.  It will also work to promote the safety, health and wellbeing of British horseracing’s workforce.

Racing Welfare leads a show of industry solidarity in support of Mental Health Awareness Week

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Racing Welfare is bringing the horseracing industry together in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, running from 14th – 20th May 2018.   The charity hopes to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues, promote the importance of good mental health and encourage open discussions on the subject across the racing and thoroughbred breeding industry.

‘Be Friendly’ – Racing Welfare’s telephone befriending service has launched

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Racing Welfare has launched a telephone befriending service for vulnerable, lonely or isolated people from the horseracing industry with the aim of reducing and preventing loneliness and social isolation. The service has been named ‘Be Friendly’ after the dual Haydock Sprint Cup winner owned by Sir Peter O’Sullevan, a longstanding supporter of the charity.

Major new joint research project will focus on mental health of staff in the horse racing industry

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), Racing Welfare and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will be carrying out a major new piece of research into the provision of mental health services across horse racing. This is the first piece of research that aims to fully understand the scope of mental health related challenges faced by individuals working across the full range of roles within the racing industry.

Funding awarded for Mental Health Research

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The Racing Foundation have awarded over £62,000 in funding to Racing Welfare to commission a Mental Health research project. This research will be conducted by Liverpool John Moore’s University and will assess the racing industry’s specific mental health requirements. The study has the full support of the British Horseracing Authority and will take place over the course of a year, commencing this September.