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Welfare

GCHQ has a free independent and confidential Welfare Service, which offers counselling, information, advice and support for people experiencing difficulties interfering with personal life or job performance.

Trained Welfare Officers offer help with a wide range of personal difficulties including bereavement, family worries, problems at work, health issues, financial difficulties and drinking problems. They also work with managers providing help and guidance to those dealing with the impact of personal problems on their staff. The service is also available to retired staff and family members on request.

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