Thursday 6th of February, on Time to Talk Day, Mates in Mind are raising awareness about mental ill-health at work by supporting managers across the UK in tackling the issue. In 2019, 70% of managers reported barriers to mental health
At the recent Scaffolding Association AGM, Joscelyne Shaw, Executive Director of the charity, began her presentation on Mates in Mind’s work with a shocking statistic – that with every suicide, up to 135 other lives may be impacted. Talking about
An industry-wide survey has shown the impact of late and unfair payment on mental health in construction. Nine out of 10 business owners across construction suffer a range of mental health issues due to payment and other business pressures, according
Physical health still predominates in construction. Signs remind workers to wear personal protection equipment and there is regular attendance at safety talks and courses. But where is the discussion on mental health and its importance? Adrian JG Marsh reports. “Sadly,
A major new payment and mental health survey has been launched by 27 bodies in the UK construction industry, to understand how poor payment practices are impacting mental health and business wellbeing. The survey is being run by leading engineering
