wellbeing

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Imposter syndrome & anxiety: how nutrition and lifestyle can help

Have you ever felt like a fraud, despite your achievements? Like you don’t truly...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a...

Loving your Gut: the secret to a healthier, happier you

February, the month of love, isn’t just about romance—it’s also the perfect time to...

Detoxing in January? Let’s talk about why you don’t need to

New year, new you? If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably...

Surviving the festive frenzy: Gut health & stress hacks for busy professionals

Ah, the festive season. It’s that magical time of year when mulled wine flows,...

Nutrition – There’s more to it than eating your greens 

Welcome to what might be the first-ever nutrition article on a mortgage trade website....

WELLBEING BLOGS

A new solution is needed for finding and nurturing broker talent

It’s certainly no secret that there is a real shortage of brokers in the mortgage market. Not only are numbers reducing as the broker...

ESG: defining the ‘Social’

Last month we began a series of articles looking at Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) policies, a particularly interesting and pertinent issue and one...

How wellbeing services can benefit the protection conversation

Within our industry, there’s a familiar saying that ‘protection isn’t bought, it’s sold’. And it’s easy to understand why this rings true. After all,...

Financial advice/coaching – are we there yet?

Parents and grandparents will be familiar with the question, “Are we there yet?” Particularly if they are on a long journey. I recently asked myself...

WELLBEING NEWS

Mortgage industry prepares for third annual Walk & Talk mental health challenge

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is set to host its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May, with participants...

Tandem Bank enters UK’s best workplaces rankings for the first time

Tandem Bank has been named among the UK’s Best Workplaces 2026, marking its first appearance in Great Place To Work’s national rankings. The Blackpool-headquartered challenger...

Industry discussion urges mortgage sector to keep focus on mental health

Mortgage professionals are being urged to maintain momentum on mental health awareness following an industry discussion hosted by the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter. The...

Hodge signs Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter

Hodge has signed the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC), committing the lender to a set of principles aimed at supporting employee wellbeing. The charter...

Pepper Money’s 2026 broker wellbeing retreat gains MIMHC backing

Pepper Money will stage two broker wellbeing events this spring, with its Retreat series now formally recognised by the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter...

MIMHC rolls out free mental health first aid training nationwide

A programme of fully funded Mental Health First Aid training is being delivered across the UK mortgage and specialist finance sector this year, offering...

Jonny Palmer: Taking on the world’s toughest foot race

On 3 April I’ll be attempting what is considered the toughest foot race on...

Access FS launches women-focused event

Access Financial Services is to host its first Women of Access event later this...

Brightstar Group marks 15 years with £10bn in specialist lending and plans for 20% annual growth

Brightstar Group has marked its 15th year of trading by reporting more than £10bn...

MIMHC offers free mental health first aid training

The mortgage and property finance sector is rolling out a series of free mental...

Younger PMI policyholders turn to mental health support

New research from Howden Life & Health shows diagnostic tests and scans are the...

Starting well is easy… staying well is the work

January often arrives with good intentions. Fresh starts. New habits. A quiet promise to...

Hamptons fundraising partnership with Mind reaches £150,000 milestone

Estate agency Hamptons has raised £150,000 for mental health charity Mind since the partnership...

Hope Capital strengthens focus on people with new industry pledges

Hope Capital Property Finance has added three new industry pledges to its people strategy,...

Market Financial Solutions expands wellbeing drive as sector faces recruitment challenges

Market Financial Solutions has stepped up its internal support programmes following a study showing...

Hope Capital gains dual recognition for workplace standards

Hope Capital Property Finance has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and has...

Mental health emerges as leading cause of long-term sick leave, MetLife finds

Mental health conditions have become the leading cause of long-term sickness in the workplace,...

Most workers say employment boosts their health and wellbeing

A new survey suggests the majority of UK workers believe their jobs have a...

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