here for you, here for each other

Please note, our office and phone lines will be closed from 23rd December to 3rd January. All queries will be responded to in the new year.

We’re here for ICAEW members, ACA students and close family dependants to offer a helping hand when things get in the way or they’re too overwhelming to handle alone, however big or small, everyday or exceptional.

Our vision is that everyone in the ICAEW community can fully participate in life, whether they’re training for their career, starting their career, developing it, changing it or coming to retirement. We’re here are every stage along that journey with the practical, emotional or financial tools to help you manage whatever you’re facing, from everyday situations to exceptional life-changing circumstances.

But we know that many of you don’t like asking for help, let alone know what we could do to support.

We’re asking our community to share their advice about coping with the challenges they’ve faced or how we have supported them in the past.

share your advice and experiences

Sharing your advice might be all that it takes for someone else to get in touch. And if they do, we’re here to guide, support or help them manage whatever they’re facing. We’d love you to write a short letter (up to 400 words) to someone who might need to read it.

"We all have the same problems and challenges, but we start to believe that it’s just us if we don’t talk to each other..."

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our advice and support

We want our community to thrive. We help by equipping you with the practical, emotional or financial tools to manage whatever’s in front of you, from everyday situations to exceptional life-changing circumstances.

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burnout: what it looks like

Burnout is when we feel overwhelmed emotionally and physically, so much so, it becomes almost impossible to function in our work or personal life or both. Burnout affects people in different ways, but there are common signs to look out for. Discover what they are by reading this article.

stress and pressure in the workplace

Work is a common source of stress for everyone. But why? What causes it? And what can you do to cope with work-related stress before it affects the rest of your life?