Meridian Business Support is one of the largest privately owned, multi-sector recruitment companies in the UK. In 2019, we celebrated 30 successful years in the recruitment industry. Our extensive network of branches provides over 4,000 temporary staff on a weekly basis and places over 1200 permanent candidates each year. Employing 210 staff, we fill in excess of 200,000 bookings every year, successfully supplying to over 1,500 companies.
Our branch network covers the major towns and cities in the UK and we have clear and demonstrable expertise in all delivery models, from Ad-Hoc supply to Managed Service solutions at both single and multiple sites. We pride ourselves on being a service-led organisation and offer tailormade specialist recruitment solutions. Our professional service ensures that we retain and grow our healthy client and candidate base, which results in high levels of repeat business. We are fully committed to placing the right candidate in the right job.
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Just an email to say thank you for all the support and advice you have given me the past weeks. I hadn't previously used an agency in obtaining a job role and in all honesty, was dubious of using one. However, you have completely changed my opinion and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and the service you provide. The teamwork displayed by you and your team has been excellent, the service was timely and responsive. I felt all the support you gave me got me through that interview process and I have you and the team to thank for the success of it!
I would thank the Meridian Health team for all of their hard work and effort in helping me find a new job. Throughout the entire application process, the Meridian team put all their effort into ensuring my application was successful. Despite how difficult some of my previous employers where to get a hold of for reference and date checks, they persevered through it until they got a hold of the information they needed. In addition to this any time there was an update in my application status, Meridian ensured I was kept in the loop by emailing me any and all updates with my application. Thanks to the exceptional effort put in by Meridian Health, I am now starting my induction training. I'm so excited to be starting such a rewarding, yet challenging role. If you're looking for work or looking for a career change, I would highly recommend taking the time to contact Meridian Health. As I have no doubt that they will help and support you, in finding and securing your new job.
Mark was a valuable asset in assisting me to find a new position away from retail. Being typecast before I always found it challenging to get my CV noticed. Thankfully Mark work worked his magic and landed me the perfect 'foot in the door position'! I have now been a sales administrator/office manager for nearly a year now and have gained so much experience within that position. Throughout the whole experience I felt like I was supported and encouraged.
Overall my experience in finding a job with Meridian was great! I know I already had an idea of the position I wanted when I came to your office, but you sorted out an interview straight away and were really helpful. The contact from you throughout the interview process was fab! Calls before and after the interview made the process feel really personal, so thank you! Even after I'd started the position, you still kept in touch, which I found really thoughtful.Hopefully I won't need Meridian any time soon, however definitely wouldn't hesitate to use you again!
I wanted to say thank you for all your help over the last couple of months. From my initial application you have provided a top class service but above all, it’s been a personal service. You took a great amount of time to get to know me, understand my strengths and the direction I wanted my career to go. It soon became apparent that you have a similar relationship with your clients as you were able to talk about their business, their ethos and had a good knowledge about the roles being offered. This was invaluable in preparing for the interviews you secured for me and I felt confident going to the interviews that I was already a good match for the role and the business. Even knowing you had been to the site and could advise where to park and what door to aim for was great as Google maps can only go so far! Thank you again for understanding that a career isn’t always about promotion, but sometimes a sideways step is needed to establish the right direction in the right surroundings and I appreciate how this was communicated to potential employers. I’m really pleased with the role you helped secure for me and I’m excited about the potential for me to develop in what already feels like a comfortable business environment. My new role was advertised with multiple agencies and, despite the same CV and covering letter being sent, you were the only agency who had the necessary knowledge and understanding of both your clients and candidates to put me forward. I have taken great pleasure in replying to the rejection emails from the other agencies saying “the depth & quality” of the other candidates meant I had “been unsuccessful on this occasion!
I have been looking to find a suitable position for a few months that met my requirement of the right pay as well as utilising my skills. Debbie was able to place me in a full time job that matched my unique personal and professional requirements. She was extremely supportive in preparation for interview, following up and helping to negotiate terms that were suitable for both me and my employer. Her friendly, personal approach during this process was of great benefit to me and I am very grateful for all the positive guidance she gave me.
Ged gave me plenty of advice and guidance on how to perform in interview. He prepared me for what the job was/is and what to expect from that sector of employment. He did a fab job of boosting my confidence in my abilities before interview.I received a very personable service that was tailored to my personal skills and style. I felt well looked after and also felt he had the best interest of the client in mind as he was quite constructively critical with me in order to make sure I was the right candidate for the job.
I just like to thank you for preparing all the various documents for the interview with employer. The briefing was in such detail, which was extremely useful. This is one of the best experiences I had with a recruiter.
Very helpful and polite people had me in work after a couple of days of ringing and signing up.. would advise them highly.
Gerard has been very attentive, encouraging and has boosted my confidence. Talking me through the whole process of applying for the job, the role and the employer. He has kept me updated, even if it was just to let me know he has not received any information.Very easy and smooth, hassle free. I just left everything to Gerard and Jennifer.
I have been struggling to find a suitable position for about a year that met my requirements of a work-life balance as well as utilising my skills. Shirley was able to place me in a part-time job that matched my unique personal and professional requirements. She was extremely supportive in preparation for the interview, following up and helping to negotiate terms that were suitable for both me and my employer. Her friendly, personal approach during this process was of great benefit to me and I am very grateful for all the positive guidance she gave me.
Incredible good wages and when u have a problem they fix it straight away would work here anytime.
I got the job I wanted through Meridian. From the outset, the support I’ve received from my recruitment consultant, Mike, has been invaluable. He has really gone the extra mile to ensure that I was fully prepared for the interview and has chased up some job related queries on my behalf. I’m very grateful for all this support and would definitely recommend Meridian's services to anyone looking for their dream job!Meridian got in touch with me this month with a perfect job in a perfect location. My recruitment consultant, Ged, has been spectacular, communication has been brilliant and I felt thoroughly prepared for my interview and it went very well indeed. I'm so excited to be joining a company that seems so well matched to my skills and ambitions. It was particularly brilliant to have salary negotiations done on my behalf and I'm extremely happy with the result! I'm very grateful to Meridian and would happily recommend them to anyone.
This is my first experience of applying for a post through a recruitment company and have found it to be a very good one. I received a very prompt email response to my enquiry followed up by a phone call to discuss my CV. Ged and I had a very thorough discussion about what I was looking for and what would be the ‘right’ post for me as an individual.From start to finish the relationship has been very professional, realistic, open and honest with excellent communication. In particular I felt very well prepared by Ged for the interview process which was very different to my past experiences.The whole process has been smooth and efficient, resulting in securing a great role for myself. I have some experience of working in the recruitment industry and would be very happy to highly recommend Meridian to both candidates and clients alike.
I was contacted by Meridian in March 2015 and offered an interview at SSST NHS FT for a procurement assistant. I have been working In this post for the 18 months. Meridian has matched my skills and experience perfectly as I am enjoying my job and obtained a permanent place at SSST. Meridian is providing a services and support for its employees on the highest level, I never had any payment or holidays queries, all documents and statements I have asked for were provided as a matter of hours. As a matter of fact I have interacted with Meridian on a daily basis as my post at SSSfT includes temporary staff management and employment agencies queries and I must say Meridian services are excellent. I will be recommending Meridian to job seeker and to employers. Laura and Clare once again thank you for everything, it was a pleasure.
I have been contacted by Meridian in March 2015 and offered an interview at SSST NHS FT for a procurement assistant. I have been working In this post for the 18 months. Meridian has matched my skills and experience perfectly as I am enjoying my job and obtained a permanent place at SSST. Meridian is providing a services and support for its employees on the highest level, I never got any payment or holidays queries, all documents and statements I have asked for were provided as a matter of hours. As a matter of fact I have interacted with Meridian on a daily basis as my post at SSST includes temporary staff management and employment agencies queries and I must say Meridian services are excellent. I will be recommending Meridian to job seeker and to employers. Laura and Clare once again thank you for everything, it was a pleasure and as I previously mentioned we will be in touch anyway.
I have been working for Meridian for approximately 3 months now. Meridian is a great agency to work with... They are fast, professional and efficient, also shifts are allocated in a convenient manner. The time sheets are easy to compete and therefore I have received prompt payment for my work. All the staff are very approachable and helpful. Michelle Taylor has been a fantastic support to me. Michelle, helped me through the registration process, I couldn't believe how quickly it took. I also had to report a concern, regarding a patient falling during one of my shifts, I felt reassured and supported from the Meridian team. I feel confident when representing Meridian that I have their full support.
From my initial application Shirley has provided a top class service but, above all, it’s been a personal service. She took a great amount of time to get to know me, understand my strengths and the direction I wanted my career to go. It soon became apparent that she has a similar relationship with her clients as Shirley was able to talk about their business, their ethos and had a good knowledge about the roles being offered. This was invaluable in preparing for the interviews Shirley secured for me and I felt confident going to the interviews that I was already a good match for the role and the business. Even knowing she had been to the site and could advise where to park and what door to aim for was great as Google maps can only go so far! Thanks to Shirley again for understanding that a career isn’t always about promotion, but sometimes a sideways step is needed to establish the right direction in the right surroundings and I appreciate how this was communicated to potential employers. I’m really pleased with the role she helped secure for me and I’m excited about the potential for me to develop in what already feels like a comfortable business environment. My new role was advertised with multiple agencies and, despite the same CV and covering letter being sent, you were the only agency who had the necessary knowledge and understanding of both your clients and candidates to put me forward. I have taken great pleasure in replying to the rejection emails from the other agencies saying “the depth & quality” of the other candidates meant I had “been unsuccessful on this occasion”! With best wishes
I got the job I wanted through Meridian. From the outset, the support I’ve received from my recruitment consultant, Mike, has been invaluable. He has really gone the extra mile to ensure that I was fully prepared for the interview and has chased up some job related queries on my behalf. I’m very grateful for all this support and would definitely recommend the Meridian services to anyone looking for their dream job!
I got the job I wanted through Meridian. From the outset, the support I’ve received from my recruitment consultant, Mike, has been invaluable. He has really gone the extra mile to ensure that I was fully prepared for the interview and has chased up some job related queries on my behalf. I’m very grateful for all this support and would definitely recommend the Meridian services to anyone looking for their dream job!
Incredible good wages and when u have a problem they fix it straight away would work here anytime
I absolutely loved my first shift... It was brilliant. Thanks so much for making the recruitment process so easy and quick! I am very happy to be working for Meridian.
I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you very much for all your help recently, especially with trying to get me in with Landmark. I really appreciate all your hard work and my apologies if I sounded a bit deflated on the phone yesterday. Based on experiences with other recruitment agencies during the last couple of months (mentioning no names!) I can definitely say that the service you provide and your dedication is above and beyond what I have experienced elsewhere and I thank you for that.
Being new to Exeter it was very challenging to find a permanent job. I had just left a very bad workplace and I was lucky enough to have been contacted by the consultants from Meridian. I was greeted by professional, friendly staff who treated me like a person and listened, showing that my needs were important to them. Very quickly a job was matched with my skills and experience, and in walking distance so an interview was set up. I felt that the consultants knew that my confidence was a bit low and I was asked to come in for a talk before my interview. This talk was so kind and caring and gave me the confidence to face an interview. I got the job. I felt the job matched what I was capable of and more. As they mentioned, they had matched me to a lovely working team too. I have now been taken on permanently and cannot thank Meridian enough. Meridian take the time to get to know you. They are easy to communicate with and are very responsive. I cannot thank Karen and Mags enough for their outstanding help in finding me a job that I am happy doing and working with a great team. I have recommended Meridian to everyone I know and if I needed their help again I would not hesitate in visiting them again.
I’m just dropping this quick email to say thank you very much for finding me this job. I love my job, I love people I work with and it’s amazing. For the first time in a long time I feel happy and all this because of you who gave me this fantastic opportunity.
Louise is the best recruiter I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She is absolutely wonderful. She is honest, professional, extremely hard working, and will go that extra mile to make sure that her client is happy, and making the right decisions. I feel blessed to have met Louise, and would highly recommend her to all my friends and family if ever they are looking for a job. She really is the best.
I came across Meridian purely by chance and what a pleasant surprise! An employment agency that did what it said on the tin... Incredibly professional, honest and open, with a human side. It was a pleasure to be treated as an individual and from the first point of contact Shirley did everything she could to ensure I was listened to and matched with potential suitable employers. To top off my experience I was successful in gaining the first position that I applied for, partly I feel as a result if the careful matching that Meridian/Shirley carried out.
I am two weeks into my new role and absolutely love this job! I wanted to express my appreciation for all of Imogen’s help. My dream job wouldn’t of been possible without her. Unlike most recruitment agencies, I was really impressed with Imogen’s personal but professional approach and her attention to detail when discussing the role in question. She consistently kept on top of things and kept me informed throughout the whole interview process. Helping and advising me for the first and second interview, always making sure that I was ready. I will continue to promote and recommend Imogen at Meridian Business Support in the future, as I believe she is one Resource Manager amongst a sea of them that truly stands out from the rest!
Where do I begin in finding the words to emphasise just how utterly tremendous my experience has been with Meridian Business Support! From the moment I first liaised with Gemma (based at the Salisbury branch), I was incredibly impressed with her first class professionalism, superb personality and the time and interest she took in me as a person. It is a rarity in the recruitment sector to come across someone of this high a calibre, with real competency in dealing with employers as well as candidates. She had the skill to analyse my disposition in order to advise on opportunities that were more suited to my character and always made me feel top priority whenever I called (even though I'm sure you must receive hundreds of calls and emails daily!) I am extremely grateful for being given the opportunity to temp work through Meridian since I was made redundant from my previous role. This has given me some great experience and confidence. I have since managed to secure a permanent role venturing on a new career path I've been striving to attain. Gemma has been exceptional throughout the whole process, providing CV and interview tips, imparting valuable knowledge, expertise and general reassurance. She is a true asset to Meridian, a real "Gem" (excuse the pun) and I can't thank her enough for going above and beyond in keeping me in the loop and ensuring my needs were met. A huge THANK YOU!! 😊
I have worked for the same company in a senior management position for many years so was totally unprepared for the job market when I re entered it looking for a change in direction. I had no idea where to start in my search and applied for a job advertised with Meridian Business support. From my first conversation with Shirley at Meridian Business Support, I felt confident that she was interested in finding me a career position that would suit me as a person as well as my work skills and ability. She supported me throughout the recruitment process, from helping me improve my CV to ringing me after my first day and after my first week in my new job to see how it was going. Shirley instinctively knew that I was the right person for the role that she put me forward for as she understood her clients needs. I was successful at my first interview and I truly feel that this played a huge part in my success. I am now in my new role, which is a totally new career path for me and I am really enjoying the new challenges and people that I am working with. The personal touch and attention to detail that Shirley and Louise at Meridian Business Support adopt towards recruitment made what I thought would be an ordeal, a positive and supportive experience. I would thoroughly recommend them to any business.
I am happy to say I have accepted a role as Operation Director for a Medical supply company looking after Logistics, supply chain and Customer Service. I would like to say of all the agencies and consultancies I dealt with, you and your colleague were the most human, courteous and charming which made your professionalism all the more outstanding. Sadly not everyone I dealt with had that touch. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your kindness and consideration in looking after me and thank you for all your efforts. Truly they were much appreciated and never taken for granted.
From start to finish Rikin and Meridian were fantastic. Whether it was following up on the many questions I had asked or keeping me updated on the progress/status of my potential new role. It's safe to say that thanks to Meridian and Rikin, I have found my perfect role . Overall I'd say absolutely over the moon with them! And couldn't have asked for a better person to help me through than Rikin.
Just to say a very special thank you for getting me the job I wanted, the service I received from you was one in a million, it’s very rare when you deal with any agency that they stay in touch and take time out of their own spare time to call and give you advice and put you first. I will definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a job in the future to get in touch with you and if there is anyone at Meridian I could speak with to get you the praise you deserve then I'll be glad to do it. I still can’t believe how good the job is that you found me I'm still over the moon, so thanks again Emma and hopefully I will get the chance to deal with you again one day.
I would like to start with a thank you. For you and all of your team. You have been more than helpful in regards of my personal needs and circumstances. I have never experienced treatment like it before. Within a week you had me a job in a place I'd like to spend a lot of time with. I cannot thank Meridian enough. I hope I don't have to deal with being part time again but if I do Meridian will be my first option. Thanks again for the services time and commitment.
Dear Sir, I think the world of the Chester branch. They are very special people. They have always helped me with work, from time to time. Someone of my age (59) work is hard to come by one reason why I look one way Meridian I think you are the best.
Emma has been a total pleasure to deal with. She really cares about what she does. I have never in my career seen someone so dedicated to their work. She was often working long hours around my schedule in order to help me find the right role. Emma is very professional from start to finish. She takes the time to understand the client and candidate ensuring a positive match. She will help you and guide you through the whole recruitment process and answer any questions you may have. I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a recruiter for her work. She is a credit to her industry and her company.
This is just a few words to say how happy I have been with the service I have received whilst with Meridian Business Support with yourself as my consultant. Since joining in early October I have been impressed with the level of professionalism and courtesy shown to me. All the shifts I have been given have included detailed instructions and directions and plenty of notice given, which is not always the case with agency work. I would have no hesitation in working for or recommending yourself or Meridian to others.
I would like to personally thank you for the help you have done with finding me a permanent job. Without you I probably would still be unemployed, sitting at home, pulling my hair out. Also whilst going to look for work at the same time and always walking away with the same answer all the time. You are the only person I know who actually put their faith and trust in me without actually knowing me personally. You risked putting me in there so they could see me for who I really am rather than reading off of paper. Words really cannot explain how thankful I am for helping me and helping me realise I can do it and I can succeed. Since I started this position things have really started to turn around for me and my life just gets better and better everyday due to the fantastic benefits of having a permanent job. I can’t be more thankful to anybody but you. Thank you so, so, so, so much Shirley, you’ve made me the happiest boy ever. P.S.. That drinks offer still stands for when I get paid. Many thanks once again
Outstanding staff, can’t be more happy with the support I received very professional and very helpful
Thank you for your help in trying to find me a position. Throughout my long search for employment (apart from the temping jobs) Meridian was the only agency that got me any interviews. I felt very disillusioned with my experience with other agencies and am quite tempted to write to them letting them know what I think but I know they wouldn't read it! I would have no hesitation contacting you if I ever find myself looking for work again.
I have found you to be professional, efficient and helpful in dealings with any queries/problems I have had. I get the feeling you put yourself into the shoes of the people you are dealing with and address issues as if they were your own. Good customer service is not as common a skill as people might think. I’m happy to report that my experience of Meridian and especially my dealing with you have been a positive one. My compliments on a job well done, and if you ever need a recommendation (verbal or written) please don’t hesitate to ask.
I have dealt with many recruitment agencies lately, but yours has by far been the most efficient, helpful and competent consultant that I have dealt with. Should I be seeking employment again I wouldn't hesitate to contact Meridian Business Support. It's apparent that the team in Witney are doing a fantastic job, keep up the good work!
I wanted to thank you for putting me forward for the recent job role. I also wanted to let you know how useful the documents about interview techniques and the job interview were, particularly when one has not had to be interviewed for a while. I also wanted to let you know that yours is the first agency I have come across who actually talk to job seekers in a pleasant manner and are helpful, so thanks for that as well.
This is just a few words to say how happy I have been with the service I have received whilst with Meridian Business Support with yourself as my consultant. Since joining in early October I have been impressed with the level of professionalism and courtesy shown to me. All the shifts I have been given have included detailed instructions and directions and plenty of notice given, which is not always the case with agency work. I would have no hesitation in working for or recommending yourself or Meridian to others.
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International Nurses’ Day is to celebrate Nurses all over the globe, as Meridian operates in the Health sector, we have always known the importance of Nurses, the past fourteen months has made it ever clearer. International Nurses’ Day was officially named in 1974 but was first celebrated 1965 by the International Council of Nurses on May 12th. The date was chosen as it is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, long considered to be the founder of modern nursing. With a place on the HTE and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Supplier Frameworks, Our Health sector can supply temporary nursing staff to the NHS across various specialities, including general, critical, and mental health. We also provide temporary and permanent staff to private hospitals and care homes through a bespoke service supplying Home Managers, Registered Nurses of all grades and Care Staff. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the amazing nurses the have worked with us past and present! They do an amazing job and their hard work and dedication is an inspiration to us. If you’re interested in working as a Nurse for Meridian Business Support, please click here.
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Apr
Job postings soar above pre-pandemic levels in first week after lockdown restrictions are lifted
...but northern job market is held back by North-South divide.According to the latest job market data from the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, the number of job postings during w/c 12th April is the highest level since January 2020. The number of job postings during this period increased by an impressive +18.2% compared to the previous week and was +21% higher than the weekly average. The data also revealed the regions which witnessed highest volume of vacancies, during w/c 12th April: South East (9,608 jobs)London (7,564 jobs)East Anglia (5,555 jobs)West Midlands (5,280 jobs) North West (5,271 jobs) South West (4,682 jobs) East Midlands (4,608 jobs)North East (4,065 jobs)Scotland (1,791 jobs) Wales (1,378 jobs)Lee Biggins, CEO and founder of CV-Library: “The UK job market is resilient and the latest data certainly backs this up. These results show that, within a week of restrictions being eased, employers are investing in their staff and feel confident that the UK economy will continue to bounce back throughout 2021.“However, it’s not all good news as southern regions continue to outperform the North. There’s no doubt that there are talented candidates across the UK but businesses run the risk of missing out on top talent by ignoring regions outside the South East and London. What’s more, with the widespread adoption of flexible and remote working thanks to COVID-19, there’s no reason why businesses can’t invest in long-distance staff moving forward.” As we may expect, the leisure and tourism, catering, hospitality and retail sectors all enjoyed an increase in job postings, with the volume of adverts increasing by +102%,+99.7%, +45.9%, +35.6% above the weekly average, respectively. Interestingly, despite the UK now being less reliant on online shopping, the distribution sector saw a significant increase of +70.2% in the volume of job adverts, when compared to the weekly average. Once again demonstrating that the industry is integral to the UK economy and job market. Biggins continues: “This is a great result for job seekers as there are plenty of new opportunities on the market and, according to our quarterly job market data, the competition for these roles is lessening. That said, it’s vital that candidates continue to perfect their CVs and cover letters, ensuring that each document is tailored for the role they’re applying for. While there may be less competition, it always pays to be thorough!”If you are looking for a job click here to search our latest vacancies. Source: Onrec
21
Apr
Our Charity Partnership with Leonard Cheshire – a Year in Review
It has been over a year since we formally launch our charity partnership with Leonard Cheshire so we thought it would be a good time to take a step back and review what we have achieved over the past 12 months. And giving the challenges of the pandemic, it is pretty impressive. It’s also a reflection of what a great bunch of people we have working at Meridian as this couldn’t have achieved without their support. FUNDRAISINGWe have raised an impressive £8,342 over the course of the last 12 months which is amazing! Here is a breakdown of how we reached that total:Meridian has been involved in a number of other initiatives with Leonard Cheshire where we have been able to use our recruitment expertise to help:CHANGE 100Last summer we took part in Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 Internship programme which provides paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring for under/newly qualified graduates with disabilities or long term health conditions. The programme aims to remove barriers experienced by disabled people in the workplace, to allow them to reach their full potential. In July, Sam Jones joined the HR team as an HR Assistant and despite the challenges of having to induct and train Sam remotely, he very quickly settled into the team & it was fantastic to watch him develop and grow in confidence during his placement. Sam is still working for us on a flexible basis since returning to university and we are very much looking forward to taking part in Change 100 again in 2021.CHANGE NOW & CAN DOThese are programmes for school and college age young people with disabilities aim to provide the insight, skills and experience to prepare them for leaving education and getting a job. Due to Covid, they only started up again in virtual format in December and since that time we have presented 5 sessions including a meet the CEO session where Derek, our CEO was asked some great questions! There will be more coming up in the future for those who would like to get involved.CHANGE 100 ASSESSMENT CENTRES5 of our people took part in the selection process for this year’s Change 100 programme by joining the virtual assessment centres as assessors. This was a great opportunity to meet some inspirational candidates and see a fully open & inclusive assessment centre in action.THINK PURPLEThis was a fun campaign to raise awareness about disability which quite a few of our people really got behind & posted some great pictures on social!#ADayWithoutBack in March last year just before the first lockdown, a number of our people gave up something for the day to raise money for Leonard Cheshire whilst also supporting disability awareness. To find out more about Leonard Cheshire, please click here.
30
Mar
Meridian's Eggcellent Competition
When we asked our client's to enter their talented children into our Easter Egg Colouring Competition, we were not disappointed! We received over 30 fantastic entries and it was so difficult to choose a winner that we had to pick two. Please find the winning entries below, we hope you'll agree they are Eggcellent! Craig Malcolm, Aged 9 Josh Wright, aged 8
30
Mar
World Sleep Day - Sleep Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can sometimes feel similar – think of your heart beating faster as you get closer to an important work presentation or that nagging feeling that you forgot to put the milk back in the refrigerator. But there’s a difference. Stress is the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to an external trigger like a deadline or a doctor’s appointment.It is also accompanied by physical sensations – your breathing starts to quicken and certain muscles in your body feel tighter in anticipation of real or perceived harm. It also comes with emotional symptoms, such as a feeling of being overwhelmed, getting agitated, or having difficulty quieting your mind.This is where anxiety comes in – characterised by persistent and excessive worrying, it is the body’s natural response to stress. The link between anxiety and lack of sleep is well established but it can be hard to tell which comes first. Are you sleepless because you are anxious or are you anxious because you lack sleep? It is the ultimate chicken and egg situation.David Neubauer, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, says that the relationship between anxiety and sleep is “bidirectional”, meaning that they affect each other, and that it can be difficult to determine which came first. Mild stress and anxiety are manageable. There are many ways to cope, from meditating to simply getting more sleep.How sleeping better helps you cope with stress and anxietyNew research by scientists at the University of California (UC) Berkeley suggests that deep sleep is a natural remedy for manxiety.During the study, researchers detected excessive activity in regions of the brain linked to processing emotions. A part of the brain called the medial prefrontal cortex, which is believed to reduce anxiety and stress, also got deactivated after a night of sleeplessness.As a result, anxiety increased by 30% in sleep-deprived participants. By contrast, anxiety levels dropped after a night of sufficient sleep, especially in those who remained in the deep, slow-wave, stage of non-REM sleep for longer. The authors of the study are convinced that deep sleep restores the brain’s ability to regulate emotions and lower emotional reactivity, which in turn prevents anxiety levels from escalating.Follow these basic tips for getting a good night's sleep:Keep regular hours - Going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time, all the time, will programme your body to sleep better.Create a restful sleeping environment - Your bedroom should be kept for rest and sleep. It should be neither too hot, nor too cold, and as quiet and dark as possible.Make sure your bed is comfortable - It's difficult to get deep, restful sleep on one that's too soft, too hard, too small or too old.Take more exercise (where possible) - Regular exercise such as walking or home workouts can help relieve the day's stresses and strains. But not too close to bedtime or it may keep you awake!Cut down on stimulants - such as caffeine in tea or coffee, especially in the evening. They interfere with falling asleep and prevent deep sleep. Have a hot milky drink or herbal tea instead. Don't over-indulge - Too much food or alcohol, especially late at night just before bedtime, can play havoc with sleep patterns.Avoid smoking - Yes, it's bad for sleep, too! Smokers take longer to fall asleep, wake more often and often experience more sleep disruption.Try to relax before going to bed - Have a warm bath, listen to some quiet music or do some yoga to help relax your mind and body.Make jobs lists - Deal with worries or a heavy workload by making lists of things to be tackled the next day.Switch off devices at least an hour before bed - Many people are also affected by the blue light emitted from laptops, tablets and smartphones and can be addicted to playing games, scrolling through social media, or watching videos close to bedtime.If you can't sleep - don’t spend more than 20 minutes trying to get to sleep; get up and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy again – then go back to bed.If you are experiencing problems sleeping and feel you may need some support, you can contact Care first. Care first is a leading provider of confidential, professional counselling, information and advice services. All employees are eligible to use Care first, our services include; telephone counselling, information services and online support. Call Care first on the Freephone number provided by your organisation and you can speak to a professional in confidence.Useful Links for more tips and information:www.carefirst-lifestyle.co.ukhttps://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-guidelines-covid-19-isolationhttps://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/https://troublesleeping.co.uk/
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