FCN helps farmers and their families during difficult times and periods of change. It provides a listening ear and free, confidential support through its county volunteers, who have backgrounds in farming and understand your concerns, and can help on a range of issues.
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'It is so good to have someone to talk to who understands and who I don’t owe money to and who doesn’t make me feel like it’s all my fault.' - Peter, Farmer
'Today was one of the WORST days I’ve ever had in farming. I’d like to say thanks to FCN for picking up the phone this morning and being an ear to listen as I was struggling to deal with what happened mentally.' - Farmer
Find out more about the Farming Community Network:
What to expect:
Whether the issue is personal or business-related, the Farming Community Network (FCN) is here for you. They run a confidential, national telephone helpline and e-helpline which is open every day of the year from 7am to 11pm, and their volunteers provide free, confidential support to anyone who seeks help. Over 10,000 people a year benefit from FCN’s support and they can help with a variety of issues.
FNC volunteers will provide you support by:
- listening to your concerns and challenges
- visiting you
- accompanying
- helping you to find advice
- explaining
- delivering training and awareness-raising sessions
When you ring they will:
- listen
- not judge
- keep information confidential
- only do what you want them to do
- agree the next steps with you
You can contact FCN either by ringing 03000 111 999 or by emailing help@fcn.org.uk. Calls will be answered in person from 7am to 11pm every day of the year.
More information:
FCN also runs a website called FarmWell, which contains useful information to support you, the people around you and your farm business. It contains lots of helpful information around health, wellbeing, business resilience and planning ahead. To visit the FarmWell website, click here.
Through a partnership between FCN and Macmillan Cancer Support the two charities are working together to better understand health inequalities in rural communities, challenge barriers to cancer care and to strengthen support for people affected by cancer. Find out more: https://fcn.org.uk/cancersupport/
This service is free to access.
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