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Gethyn Ellis

Role at NICS: Chief Data Officer
NIC Name: Our Data Guy
Strengths: Kindness, Hardwork, Action, Optimism and Leadership
Selfcare Tip: Trust your instincts when you sense something isn’t right, and make yourself a priority. Consider what actions you can take to positively impact your day, mental state, and physical wellbeing.

Sabrina Ellis

Role at NICS: Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist
NIC Name: Bree
Strengths: Listening, Learning, Planning, Authenticity and Time Optimisation
Selfcare Tip: When the world is moving too fast, stand still and take a deep breath. You can regain control by taking small steps. Remember, selfcare isn’t selfish its essential and unique to what you need at any moment in time.

Ralph

Role at NICS: Wellbeing Champion
NIC Name: Wreck-It Ralph
Strengths: Having the ability to make people feel calm
Selfcare Tip: Naps are good, so take one when you need one under a blanket

Kerry Blunt

Role at NICS: Volunteer
Strengths: Creative, Approachable, Caring, Organised, Attentive Communication. 
Selfcare Tip: Schedule time to breathe – we all have busy lives, but even just a few minutes of ‘me time’ can help us all feel better. It could be enjoying a hot drink, going for a walk, or a hobby you enjoy, time in the garden even if it is raining.

Naomi

Role at NICS: Volunteer
NIC Name: Nay
Strengths: Compassionate, resilient, understanding, exceptionally supportive, nurturing
Selfcare Tip: Time for yourself is important whether it is 5 mins a day or 5 hours. Start small; read a book, take a bath, play some music, do some meditation and continue to do so every day. You are important! Without looking after yourself you can’t look after others.

Layne Whittaker

Role at NICS: Volunteer
Strengths: Determined, Understanding, Compassionate, Passionate, Patient.
Selfcare Tip: Get out into nature when you can. Priorities days off, take yourself for a coffee and read your favourite book.

Marie Blakemore

Role at NICS: Volunteer
Nic Name: Marie
Strengths: Kind, Compassionate, Keen eye for detail, Teamwork,
Self-care tip: Make space to take care of yourself everyday. Be kind to who you are.

Nadine Palmer

Role at NICS: Volunteer
NIC Name: Nadz
Strengths: Caring, Determined, Passionate, Positive, Organised.
Selfcare Tip: It mind sound cliche, but I’m a firm believer of us only having one life and living it to the fullest. You could be perfect and someone will still find something to judge you on, so do what makes YOU happy. Embrace you!!

Melanie Smith

Role at NICS: Volunteer
NIC Name: Mel
Strengths: Compassionate, Problem Solver, Good Listener and Advisor, a Healing Energy, Sense of Humour
Selfcare Tip: Be your own best friend. Remember it’s important to be kind to yourself. Put yourself first physically, emotionally and mentally as and when you need to.

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