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Welcome from CEO

Welcome to AELP! I am delighted you have decided to join the AELP family and I wish you every success in your role with us. We endeavour to create a supportive and friendly environment where you can achieve your goals. I hope that your time with us will prove challenging, enjoyable and rewarding!

AELP wins again!

We are pleased to announce that we have been successful at the National Association Awards (NAA) for the second year running – retaining our place as the Best Membership Organisation (up to 1000 members).

AELP achieves Investors in Diversity award

AELP have successfully passed conditional review for the Investors in Diversity award, following a review into its practices carried out by the National Centre for Diversity.

The Investors in Diversity Award is recognised as a national equality standard, showing that AELP takes the values of fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement (FREDIE) seriously.

AELP wins FREDIE award

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Your mental health first aiders

We are delighted to introduce Mo Parsons and Cheryl Swales, our two Mental Health First Aiders, who have undergone specialised training to help create a supportive environment for us all. 

Their role in the workplace is valuable in providing early intervention for people with mental health issues, providing support and guidance to us all, acting as an advocate for mental health in the workplace, and being someone to talk to if we struggle. Though it is important to note that MHFAs are not qualified therapists/counsellors/psychiatrists, they cannot advise. However, they can listen and offer support options as initial guidance within their usual business hours. 

Contact Cheryl Swales: cswales@aelp.org.uk | Contact Mo Parsons: mparsons@aelp.org.uk

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