Spa & wellness news coronavirus
ISPA to help sector navigate the storm With businesses in the
All respondents to The
industry being forced to
snapshot survey will
adapt quickly to the impact
receive the full results of
of the Coronavirus, IsPA has
the questionnaire in the
launched a survey to collect
form of a report on 1 April.
data relating to its impact. Open to both IsPA
IsPA president, Lynne McNees, told Leisure
members and non-members,
Opportunities: "IsPA
the consultation initiative
recognises just how difficult
has been created to enable
and complex the decisions
the organisation to better
are that members are being
understand the impacts
faced with during these
of the spread of the
unprecedented times.
pandemic and to provide
"The survey will help us
timely data that reflects
better understand and more
the state of the industry.
effectively respond to the
Questions focus primarily
■■The survey will help respond to the needs of the industry
needs of the global wellness
on COVID-19 and the
industry. We’re encouraging
practices and policies
our members to adhere to the
implemented in response, as
recommendations of their
well as the current state of
local and state health officials
businesses and the expected
as they chart their course."
impact of the pandemic.
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ISPA recognises just how difficult the decisions are for members Lynne McNees
coronavirus
Vulnerable people offered free online emotional support Therapists qualified in mental health interventions are being invited to get involved with a new, free therapy service to support vulnerable people during the coronavirus shutdown. Website The Help Hub will launch free online mental wellbeing sessions
■■People can book 15 to 20 minute sessions
for those struggling with self-isolation and social distancing and their knock-on effects such as anxiety and loneliness.
I think that now it’s more important than ever to be connected Ruth Chaloner Issue 785
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The service has been established by qualified psychotherapist, Ruth Chaloner. "I started The Help Hub because
to 20 minute session, guided by a
I’m a big believer in community and I
qualified therapist, who will assist in
think that now it’s more important than
giving emotional or practical advice via
ever to be connected," Chaloner said.
skype, Facebook Messenger or phone.
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