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Contact us now for a free trial on our HR support in Leeds programme. In today’s workplace, HR departments across the UK are facing one of their biggest challenges yet, the rising cost of employee sick days. Mental health is now one of the leading causes of workplace absence, costing UK businesses an average of £800 per employee each year . But there is a smarter, more affordable way forward. With VÕS HELP , HR leaders can now provide rapid, affordable HR support for mental

💬 A personal introduction, and why I founded VÕS HELP Like many people, I grew up in a family surrounded by turmoil. It shaped the way I see the world and gave me a deep understanding of how fragile, and vital, our mental wellbeing really is. After achieving my Law degree, I built a successful property business, worked with an incredible team, and was fortunate to win multiple business awards along the 15 year property journey. I also took on new challenges, including winnin

UK Therapy Costs Up—Affordable, Human Support Now | VÕS HELP If therapy has felt harder to afford lately, you’re not imagining it. Private therapy fees in the UK are up around 34% since 2022 , with average per-session costs rising and many psychologists closing their books to new clients due to demand.  At the same time, NHS Talking Therapies  help large numbers of people, but demand means not everyone gets seen as quickly as they’d like. For someone who’s anxious, sleeping b

Cutting UK Sick Days with Instant Counselling | VÕS HELP UK sickness absence has hit 9.4 days per employee. Here’s how instant, human-first counselling helps Leeds, Bradford, York and Castleford reduce absence and improve wellbeing. UK employers are facing a tough truth: sickness absence now averages 9.4 days per employee  over the last year, with mental ill health the leading driver of long-term absence. That is costly for teams, costly for culture and costly for customers. 

Gambling is part of everyday life for many people in Leeds, from small stakes online to a Saturday accumulator. For thousands of staff who keep the industry running, it is also a demanding workplace with long hours, compliance pressure, and difficult customer interactions. Both sides feel the strain. As the city pushes for better mental health in Leeds, VÕS HELP offers an immediate, people first way to support staff and customers at the moments that matter. The workplace real

Castleford Observes World Mental Health Day – VÕS HELP’s Role in Faster Access to Care. This World Mental Health Day, the town of...

World Mental Health Day in Bradford – VÕS HELP’s Mission to Shorten Waiting Lists. On this World Mental Health Day , the spotlight falls...

World Mental Health Day in Leeds – How VÕS HELP Is Transforming Access to Care. Every year on World Mental Health Day, communities across...

In America, millions of people face a growing crisis in access to support. Long waiting times, medication-first approaches, and...

Across Leeds, more people than ever are looking for fast and meaningful mental health support. Waiting lists for therapy and reliance on...

Arizona Mental Health Help, Instantly. Arizona ranks among the lowest states for access to care. Waiting lists stretch for months,...

When anxiety, stress, or loneliness strike in the middle of the night, many Americans are left with few options. Traditional services...

1. The Crisis of Waiting Times in UK Mental Health Services Long waits for mental health support in the UK are well documented. For...

When couples grow distant, communication breaks down, or trust is strained, many assume there is no way back. Yet decades of clinical...

Introduction Mental health is no longer just a personal or healthcare issue, it’s a business imperative. In Yorkshire, with cities like...

A new national study has shown that when communities have more Social Prescribing Link Workers in place, outcomes for people with long...

Across Yorkshire thousands of children are facing a heartbreaking reality. Reports show that many young people are waiting more than a...

Bradford is a city that is rich in culture and community spirit, and in recent years it has become a centre of focus for new ways to...

Financial stress is one of the most common triggers for poor mental health. In fact, money worries can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, low...

The picture in Leeds and across England Across England, the prevalence and impact of mental health difficulties in children and young...