IFW adds mental health online learning option for members

Additional free member benefit

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Initiative for Financial Wellbeing (IFW) members are now able to access an online learning initiative called Compass designed to improve their understanding of mental health issues.

The free member benefit gives finance professionals access to online resources about mental health and training on how to better support clients who may show signed of vulnerability.  Compass, established by the Martin Gallier Project, will be available for all IFW members who gain access to its online learning facilities as well as being able to call upon Martin Gallier personnel if they need them.  MGP finance manager Paul Robertson said:  "Compass is specifically designed to offer a comprehensive programme of wellbeing support, and perfectly complements the principles of financial ...

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