midwinter


CASE STUDY 2: MO Financial assistance when it’s needed most


Electrical wholesaler Mo had several loans and also owed money to some family members. He managed to keep on top of his repayments until he was furloughed earlier this year, so came to the EIC for help. T e welfare team advised


him to prioritise his repayments and focus on getting essential debts paid fi rst. T e team then referred him to StepChange, a debt charity which helps create manageable repayment plans between creditors and


debtors. Mo was helped to create plans with each creditor to pay back only what he could aff ord during this period. He’s now returned


to work, increased his repayments and is looking forward to being debt-free.


WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL AND ENERGY SECTOR


Suicide rates are already


2.7 times


the national average.


If you need help, email support@


i


electricalcharity.org or call 0800 652 1618.


furloughing scheme. The EIC has been on hand to help every single one of our industry mates who has needed support over this period and will continue to do so.” She added: “Whether you’re struggling with mental health


or fi nance or just need a listening ear, the EIC is here for you. “And if the EIC can’t help, we’ll point you towards an organisation which can – and we’ll still support you while you receive the assistance you need.”


“The EIC has been on hand to help every single one of our industry mates who has needed support over this period and will continue to do so”


In 2019, the total number of suicides the EIC dealt with was


44


In 2019, the total number of reports of sector colleagues attempting to take their own life was


564 22%


10k


of our sector are currently living week-to-week.


people have been trained in mental health awareness by the EIC.


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