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. 

your mental health

Is poor mental health taking a toll on your work and personal life? We can help you start to feel more like yourself again.

 

Financial worries, family issues, health concerns, long hours – it all adds up. If your mental health and wellbeing isn’t where you want it to be, caba is the supportive helping hand you need.

Here, our advice and resources will help you get a better understanding of your mental health, along with techniques to build your resilience and emotional wellbeing. 

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Access free, confidential and professional mental health support with our trusted partner, Qwell.

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managing your mental health

Our mental health can change daily, so it's important to take time to manage and improve it. Explore our resources on improving your wellness and resilience.

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coping with stress

Feeling overwhelmed, under pressure or worried? Stress can feel like a huge weight on your shoulders. With our expert led resources, you’ll find guidance and support to help you breathe easier and regain balance.

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managing burnout

Burnout occurs due to overworking yourself and ignoring signs telling you to slow down. With our resources and support, we can help you feel better and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.

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help with anxiety and depression

Anxiety and depression can affect anyone, and often they aren’t specific causes. If you’re feeling anxious or low, take a look at how we can help you.

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dealing with grief, loss and trauma

When faced with grief or trauma, you might feel hopeless, but things do get better. Access our support and resources and start feeling like yourself again.

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managing addiction

Many of us experience addiction at some point in our life, whether it’s ourselves or someone close to us. Find out more about our addiction survey results and a range useful resources and information on how to get help.

 

reach out for support

We're here for you. Our support us free, impartial and confidential. We can arrange for you to receive counselling sessions to help you work through difficulties you're facing.

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in need of urgent support?

If you are having suicidal thoughts or need urgent mental health support, contact Samaritans for free on 116 213. They are available to talk to 24/7.

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your questions answered 

Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students. 

  1. No matter where your career takes you, past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England Wales (ICAEW) are eligible for caba’s services for life, even if you change your career and leave accountancy 
  2. ACA students (ICAEW Provisional Members) who are either an active student or have been an active student within the last three years are eligible for caba's services 
  3. Past and present staff members of the ICAEW or caba are eligible for caba's services for life, even if you leave either organisation. Please note, for former employees, our financial support is only available to those who have had five years continuous employment with either organisation 
  4. Family members and carers of either an eligible past or present ICAEW member, ACA student or past or present employee of the ICAEW or caba are eligible for caba's support. We define a family member as a: 
    1. spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner 
    2. widow, widower or surviving civil partner who has not remarried or cohabiting with a partner 
    3. divorced spouse or civil partner who has not remarried or cohabiting with a partner 
    4. child aged up to 25. Please note, children aged between 16 and 25 are not eligible for individual financial support 
    5. any other person who is dependent on the eligible individual supporting them financially or are reliant on the eligible individual’s care 
    6. any other person on whom the eligible individual is reliant, either financially or for care 

You can find out more about our available support both in the UK and around the world on our support we offer page and by using our interactive eligibility tool

Are your services means-tested?

If you need financial support, we carry out a means test where we consider income, expenditure, capital and assets.  

*Please note none of our other services are means-tested. 

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere.

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We understand that circumstances change. If we’ve helped you in the past there’s no reason why we can’t help you again. You can contact us at any time. Please call us if you need our help.

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