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Mortgage Industry Professionals Walk from London to Birmingham for Mental Health Awareness
Jason Berry, co-founder of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC), led the Walk and Talk 2026 event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. The event saw Berry and Metro Bank director of mortgage distribution Charlie Morley, along with a rotating group of industry professionals, walk the entire length of the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham.
The six-day journey began at Metro Bank in Holborn, London, on 10 May and concluded in Central Birmingham on 15 May. The event aimed to spark meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing within the mortgage sector, encouraging open discussions while promoting the benefits of movement and connection.
Participants included professionals from across the mortgage industry, who joined the walk on different days. The event was designed to foster a supportive environment for discussing mental health challenges faced by those working in the sector.
The Walk and Talk 2026 event highlighted the importance of community and support among mortgage professionals. The initiative encouraged letting agents, inventory clerks, and others in the property sector to prioritise mental wellbeing and to engage in open conversations about mental health.
Source: Mortgage Strategy