London Southend Airport has once again welcomed the AirPaws team of dogs and their handlers to its terminal to help calm anxious passengers and staff.
The medical profession endorses findings that dogs can bring comfort to those vulnerable to mental health issues and anxiety. Therapy dogs can help even the most nervous of fliers regain their confidence. The dogs being used at London Southend are trained by Canine Concern to bring comfort and reduce anxiety – particularly around nervous people, or those experiencing stress. The AirPaws Crew and their accompanying handlers are a great addition to the airport customer service team.
“Following a temporary hold on visits from the airport AirPaws team of therapy dogs and their handlers due to COVID-19, we are pleased to confirm that they are returning to the terminal on selected dates,” said Glyn Jones, CEO of London Southend Airport.
“The team offer support to anxious passengers and were recently on hand during our terminal tours, which offered a trial run to individuals who wanted to experience the new safety measures or who suffer from mental health or anxiety,” he continued.
Tina Jullings, Essex Coordinator and Trustee for Canine Concern added: “It was great to be back in the terminal for the recent tours and we are pleased to support further dates and passenger flights in the coming months. Mental health is more important than ever and the AirPaws dogs enjoy visiting the airport to offer their calming services.”
