The charity, which offers free and confidential support to anyone working in the law and their family members, will now run its online chat service Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, staffed by ten specially trained volunteers all of whom work, or have worked, in the law, as well as its LawCare staff team.
The extra days will run from this week, which is also Mental Health Awareness Week.
Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive of LawCare, said: ‘We are keen to support anyone going through a tough time, even if they just need to let off steam or talk through a situation, we’re here anytime.’
Calling for a change in culture within law firms, Law Society president I Stephanie Boyce said: ‘We need to start talking about how some working practices contribute to an increased risk of poor mental health and how we can work together to change things.’
Contact the LawCare helpline at 0800 279 6888. Find out more at www.lawcare.org.uk.
