The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is continuing to affect all of our lives. Every one of us is living with unique circumstances and facing different challenges. Here you’ll find information on how we can help, including tips and resources to help you cope during this time. We will continue to update this page regularly, as the worldwide situation progresses.
How we can help
We provide free lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, ICAEW staff, and their close family members including husbands, wives, life partners and dependent children up to the age of 25. Scroll down this page to find out more about our support.
- Emotional support
- Financial assistance
- Career development support
- Legal advice
- Debt advice
- Health and carer support
COMPLETE OUR ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM
Wellbeing resources
You can find more resources to support your wellbeing here.
Online learning
During times of change, focusing on your personal and professional skills can help you regain or maintain a sense of control, balance and wellbeing.
Take a look at our live online courses or discover our on-demand courses.
Our support
If you need to speak to someone at CABA, you can complete our online enquiry from below or email us at enquiries@caba.org.uk. You can also get in touch with us via our 24 hour helpline on +44(0)1788 556 366.
Emotional support
Our counsellors can help you deal with the emotional impact of uncertainty, anxiety and stress of coronavirus on your mental wellbeing. Sessions are available over the phone and online so we can support you even if you’re self-isolating or in lockdown.
Financial assistance
Your income may be affected as a result of coronavirus, you may have been made redundant, are unable to work, or have been living on a reduced income. In many instances we can provide financial support to get you through the tough times to keep you and your family well.
Our financial support is means-tested. This means we take your income, expenditure, capital and assets into account when awarding financial support.
Qwell
Support for adults in the UK
Qwell is an online counselling and mental health support service. You can share experiences and gain support from a community of anonymous peers and qualified professionals. Find out more here.
Kooth
Support for young people in the UK
If you or a member of your family is aged 11-25 you can access Kooth, a free online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform. You can speak to professionally trained counsellors, get peer-to-peer support and access live forums. Join Kooth.
Legal advice
You may have a query about being furloughed, your employment contract or redundancy rights. Our partner Law Express may be able to help. They can offer a wide range of independent advice, guidance and information on a host of legal issues arising from COVID-19.
Career coaching
Develop a personal career plan, improve your confidence and create an effective job search strategy, with 1-2-1 support from a professional career coach. Learn how to write a tailored CV, practice your interview skills, discover new ways to look for jobs and learn how to deal with setbacks and uncertainty.
Find out more about our full range of support including coaching and health and carer support below.
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Action for Happiness Coping Calendar