Support & Wellbeing
Wellbeing
The Bar is a demanding profession. The Circuit takes the wellbeing of its members seriously — and from 2026, every Circuit is required to designate a Wellbeing Officer and to make wellbeing resources clearly visible to its members. This page is the South Eastern Circuit's home for those resources.
Wellbeing Officer
Circuit Wellbeing Officer
Nicola Shannon KC
Furnival Chambers
Members are welcome to contact the Wellbeing Officer in confidence about any matter affecting their wellbeing at the Bar.
External resources
Confidential support
LawCare
Independent, confidential emotional support for everyone in the legal community in the UK and the Channel Islands. Helpline 0800 279 6888.
lawcare.org.uk
Profession-wide
Wellbeing at the Bar
The Bar Council's wellbeing portal — practical guidance, signposting, and resources for barristers across England and Wales.
wellbeingatthebar.org.uk
Bar Council
Toolkit: tackling bullying, harassment and sexual harassment
A comprehensive toolkit for chambers covering governance, procedures and reporting. Updated annually by the Bar Council — access the latest version via the Ethics & Practice Hub.
View the toolkit
Circuit policies
Adopted by the Circuit
Wellbeing Protocol
The South Eastern Circuit follows the CBA Wellbeing Protocol — the standard for ordinary practice at the Criminal Bar. Read it in full.
Read the Wellbeing Protocol →
Adopted by the Circuit
Harassment & Bullying Policy
The Circuit's policy on bullying, harassment, and inappropriate conduct, and the routes available to members who wish to raise a concern. Read it in full, or download the PDF.
Read the policy →
Detailed wellbeing guidance is being assembled. If you are a member in distress and need to speak to someone now, LawCare is the right first call: 0800 279 6888.