SINFIN RUNNING CLUB

Sinfin Running Club is committed to providing the highest possible standards of welfare for members, to ensure a safe and positive experience at the club, in accordance with UK Athletics guidance.

 

The club welfare officers and the committee cannot do this alone however, and recognise that welfare is the responsibility of every club member. All members should report any concern to a club Welfare Officer.

 

The Club Welfare Officers are trained and trusted persons to speak to about a concern either within the club or when appropriate, outside of the club environment. They have the skills and knowledge to manage any concern raised in an appropriate way that would not hamper any investigation and only share confidential information within these parameters.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CLUB MEMBERS

Club Welfare Officers are not trained counsellors or psychotherapists and cannot provide 1:1 talking therapy.

 

The Welfare Officers are volunteers who will respond to any concerns raised in an appropriate and timely manner, however, they are not available 24/7.

Members should always call 101 or 999 with any urgent concern.

 

As a club, we endeavour to be aware of any issues or injuries that our members might be experiencing, however, we rely on members reporting any concerns to us. Please do not presume we already know

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BELOW IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF AGENCIES THAT CLUB MEMBERS CAN ACCESS FOR SUPPORT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER ISSUES:

 

· Does your workplace provide support?

 

· Dial 111 for urgent mental health support. Available 24/7

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· Call The Samaritans on 116 123. Available 24/7

 

· Vitahealth provide free 1:1 talking therapy in partnership with the NHS, accessed through online self referral.

 

· SANEline offers out-of-hours metal health support, normally open 4pm-10pm on 0300 304 7000.

 

· CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) 0800 58 58 58

 

· Relate offer relationship and family counselling. Contact: bookings@relate.org.uk

 

· SHOUT Crisis text line. Text SHOUT to 85258 and a trained crisis volunteer will reply to chat with you.

 

· MIND Infoline: 0300 123 3393

 

· Contact your GP who can put you in touch with mental health practitioners.

 

· Safe Haven Derby is a mental health crisis drop-in centre for adults located at 309 Burton Road DE23 6AG, open 365 days a year from 4:30pm to 12:30am. You can self-refer by calling 0330 008 3722

 

· Citizens Advice provide practical help you can trust, online, over the phone and in person, for free. Call 0808 278 7972

 

· Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support individuals who want to stop drinking alcohol. Call 0800 917 7650 or email help@aamail.org Al-anon support families of people addicted to alcohol. Call 08000086 811

 

· Rethink.org provide access to a range of local support.

 

· Cruse Bereavement Support. Call: 0808 808 1677​​​​​​​

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