LOFA is proud to announce its partnership with Perennial, a charity working to support and promote the health of those who work in horticulture. As part of this partnership, LOFA has pledged to donate £20,000 to help Perennial in their efforts.
One key initiative that LOFA is supporting is the “Promote Health Campaign”, which aims to provide free blood pressure and pulse checks which are vital and gives us a glimpse into our overall well-being. These checks signal early signs of an infection, prevent a misdiagnosis, detect symptomless medical problems and encourage us to make better choices, as well as detecting early signs of Hypertension, which can increase the risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. These checks will be provided in a LOFA sponsored health kiosk, which will be located at industry events up and down the country starting with the Landscape Show in 28/29 September 2022, Hall 3, NEC, Birmingham, and culminating at SOLEX, 10-12 July 2023. These free health checks will help contribute towards helping those who work in our industry stay healthy and safe. We are excited to be working with Perennial on this important initiative and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on those who work in horticulture.
Founded in 1839, Perennial is the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping everyone who works in horticulture, including gardeners, groundskeepers, nursery and garden centre staff, landscapers, and arborists. Over the years, Perennial has helped countless people through difficult times, providing financial assistance and free advice on a wide range of issues. Today, Perennial is more important than ever, as the economic downturn has put immense financial pressure on those working in horticulture. In addition, social pressures can be equally challenging, as horticulture professionals are often low-paid and have to contend with physically demanding work. As a result, Perennial provides a much-needed lifeline for many people working in horticulture. Every year, the charity helps over 1,600 people with advice and financial assistance, and it will continue to support the horticulture community for many years to come.
LOFA is excited to be partnering with Perennial on this important campaign, it is just one of the ways that LOFA shows its commitment to helping those who work within the industry as a whole.
