The Challenge
To prevent occupational disruption, social isolation and support the mental health and wellbeing of a group of supported interns with additional needs during Covid-19 lockdown.
The Change
Our team supported the interns to create and engage in online platforms and carried out emotional check-in polls and support sessions. We set life skills challenges, encouraged peer-peer communication and continue with academic work remotely.
The Impact
Interns are engaging well, maintaining structure and are supporting each other. They are uploading pictures of their achievements and scores of wellbeing are increasing . One student wrote“ FB group has helped me not feel isolated and given a purpose
