Love Island outlines duty of care procedures for 10th seriesOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY ITV Press Centre Love Island outlines duty of care procedures for 10th series Extensive protocols include suspending social media, training in language and behaviour and ongoing support before, during and after filming Guidelines and welfare reflect former Islanders’ feedback ITV, Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) and Motion Content Group have announced duty of care procedures ahead of their tenth series, due to begin on ITV2 and ITVX this summer. After an initial trial period, the show will now formally introduce a guideline asking participants to pause social media handles and accounts for the duration of their time on the show, to ensure that both the Islanders and their families are protected from the adverse effects of social media. The Love Island Duty of Care policies and procedures are reviewed after each series and reflect feedback from former Islanders. Series 5 Islander Amy Hart commented on her experiences with with social media: Series 8 finalist Tasha Ghouri added: All Islanders will complete video training and guidance across a range of topics to include mutually respectful behaviour in relationships, behaviour patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour and language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and microaggressions before they meet their fellow Islanders. The inclusion training consists of conversations chaired by BCOMS (Black Collective of Media in Sport) founder Leon Mann MBE with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) consultant Hayley Bennett, disability specialist Shani Dhanda and broadcaster Sean Fletcher. First introduced ahead of Series 8 in 2022, these discussions will tackle topics including inclusive language and behaviour, creating safe spaces and being a good ally. Prior to appearing on the show, prospective Islanders will also watch a video fronted by the show’s Executive Producer and Head of Welfare, interviewing former Islanders about their experiences on the show. This includes details on the two week period before they enter the Villa, how to cope being filmed 24/7, the interaction they will have with producers in the Villa, the support provided to family members, dealing with social media trolling, and adapting to life away from the show. On the show’s welfare procedures, Series 7 winner Liam Reardon said: The psychiatrists were a big help too for when times got a little hard.” Amy Hart added: Dr Paul Litchfield said: Dr Matthew Gould said: Both Dr Paul Litchfield and Dr Matthew Gould continue to independently review and continually evolve the duty of care measures ITV has in place and to work alongside programme makers. Both Dr Litchfield and Dr Gould bring extensive experience in the area of mental health. A full overview of the welfare service offered to Islanders includes: Comprehensive psychological support Training for all Islanders on the impacts of social media and handling potential negativity Training for all Islanders on financial management Detailed conversations with Islanders regarding the impact of participation on the show A proactive aftercare package which extends support to all Islanders following their participation on the show Guidance and advice on taking on management after the show These protocols continue to be evaluated and reviewed ahead of each series, evolving in line with the popularity of the series and the increasing level of attention around the Islanders. The full duty of care process is outlined below: Pre Filming and Filming
ITV’s support for Mental Health Alongside Britain Get Talking, ITV has a mental wellbeing initiative aimed at a younger demographic in partnership with mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). In 2022 it encouraged 1.8m young people to take action to feel better able to cope with life’s ups and downs through the campaign 'What Gets You Through'. ITV's Mental Health Advisory Group, chaired by Ruth Davidson with members including CEOs of mental health charities Mind, YoungMinds and SAMH, provides guidance and support on all aspects of ITV, and STV’s, approach to mental health and wellbeing among its people, production teams, participants in its shows and audiences. ITV also hosted the Mental Health in the Media conference in March 2023, bringing writers, producers, duty of care professionals, brands and broadcasters together to explore best practice around mental wellbeing on screen and behind the screens. [end] Notes to Editors Matthew Gould Biography Paul Litchfield Biography From 2015 until 2021 he was Chair of the UK’s What Works Centre for Wellbeing, which is dedicated to understanding what can be done to improve wellbeing across society and he continues to hold advisory roles with the Health & Safety Executive, NHS England and several other bodies. Paul has undertaken a number of independent reviews for the UK Government over the past 10 years looking at health related benefits and employment support for people with a mental health condition. He writes and speaks regularly around the world on health and wellbeing in a workplace context. In 2007 Paul was awarded the OBE for services to occupational health and in 2018 he was created a CBE for services to workplace wellbeing.
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May 24, 2023 7:00am ET by ITV Press Centre |