How do you spot the signs, and what steps should you take? Chris Holmes and Dawn Register (BDO) provide a practical guide for tax advisers.
Personal introduction from Chris Holmes
About 20 years ago I was diagnosed with depression. After being made redundant I spent five years working for TaxAid which was without doubt not only the most worthwhile work I have ever undertaken but gave me the space I needed to fully recover. I am now a qualified mental health first-aider a mental health advocate and a wellbeing champion. This article strays from Tax Journal’s usual style as in places – and for emphasis – I have described some my personal battle with mental health.
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How do you spot the signs, and what steps should you take? Chris Holmes and Dawn Register (BDO) provide a practical guide for tax advisers.
Personal introduction from Chris Holmes
About 20 years ago I was diagnosed with depression. After being made redundant I spent five years working for TaxAid which was without doubt not only the most worthwhile work I have ever undertaken but gave me the space I needed to fully recover. I am now a qualified mental health first-aider a mental health advocate and a wellbeing champion. This article strays from Tax Journal’s usual style as in places – and for emphasis – I have described some my personal battle with mental health.
Is your client ‘vulnerable’?
There are legal and regulatory requirements for advisers who work with clients – whether individuals or those running businesses and trusts of all types...
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