Mental Health and Wellbeing
Working in hospitality can be rewarding but also mentally demanding, with long hours, high pressure, customer-facing roles and irregular shifts all impacting mental health and wellbeing. Stress, anxiety, burnout and low mood are common, especially when combined with physical fatigue or caring responsibilities.
This section signposts support specifically relevant to hospitality workers, helping women access confidential help, practical advice and emotional support when they need it.
Here are some helpful links
​Hospitality Action
The main UK charity supporting hospitality workers with mental health, financial hardship, addiction and crisis support. Offers a 24/7 confidential helpline and counselling.
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Licensed Trade Charity
Supports people working in pubs, bars and the licensed trade with wellbeing services, counselling and financial assistance.
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​​Mind
Mental health support, information and local services across the UK, including workplace stress and anxiety.
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The Burnt Chef Project
Hospitality-specific mental health awareness, training, free resources and peer support aimed at reducing stigma in kitchens and front-of-house.
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