The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and provide support at times of difficulty and change.

 

What does FCN do? 

• FCN runs a confidential national helpline (03000 111 999) and e-helpline (help@fcn.org.uk) which is open every day of the year from 7am-11pm. 

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• We offer local follow up and support through our volunteer groups to people who contact us for help 

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• In 2020 FCN and the other Wales Farm Support Group members launched the FarmWell Wales and FarmWell Cymru platforms, an online resource operated by FCN, with information about a wide variety of topics, from health and wellbeing to farm safety and business planning. 

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• FCN is increasingly involved in proactive work to support the farming community before people reach a point of crisis. This includes research, campaigns, the development of helpful publications, social opportunities, market and events attendance and other activities 

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• FCN encourages people to be ‘lookouts’ in their communities and provides mental health awareness training to individuals, organisations and corporate partners, helping to create a more resilient, understanding and supportive industry 

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• FCN’s volunteers provide free, confidential, pastoral and practical support to anyone who seeks help. We ‘walk with’ people, helping them find a positive way forward

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• Whether the issue is personal or business-related, volunteers are there to help