mental health Archives

Let’s talk mental health in the trades: what are the warning signs?

|Date: 13 September, 2024

Let’s talk mental health in the trades: what are the warning signs?

With mental health issues continuing to affect trades workers throughout the UK, we get some advice on a ...

With mental health issues continuing to affect trades workers throughout the UK, we get some advice on a few of the warning signs to look out for and how to approach someone that you suspect might be ...

13 September, 2024
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Fergus encourages the trade to prioritise their mental wellbeing

|Date: 12 July, 2024

Fergus encourages the trade to prioritise their mental wellbeing

Fergus is encouraging the trade to prioritise mental health, following recent statistics from the Lightho ...

Fergus is encouraging the trade to prioritise mental health, following recent statistics from the Lighthouse Charity that showed a 30 per cent increase in demand for its help and support from the cons ...

12 July, 2024
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Veriforce CHAS launches first Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set

|Date: 31 May, 2024

Veriforce CHAS launches first Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set

In a landmark move to address the pressing issue of mental health within construction, Veriforce CHAS has ...

In a landmark move to address the pressing issue of mental health within construction, Veriforce CHAS has launched the first Mental Health & Wellbeing evaluation for the sector. The question set i ...

31 May, 2024
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Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Shines in 2023

|Date: 6 February, 2024

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Shines in 2023

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity continues to be a steadfast beacon of hope for those in need ...

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity continues to be a steadfast beacon of hope for those in need and in 2023, they saw 4438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Indus ...

6 February, 2024
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JTL partners with EIC to develop mental health awareness courses for apprentices

|Date: 2 November, 2023

JTL partners with EIC to develop mental health awareness courses for apprentices

JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England a ...

JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has supported Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) to develop its new online learning ...

2 November, 2023
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Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal

|Date: 29 June, 2023

Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal

A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the ...

A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. The Make It Visible Portal at www.makeitvisible.in ...

29 June, 2023
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Fergus urges the trade to start concentrating on its work/life balance now

|Date: 19 May, 2023

Fergus urges the trade to start concentrating on its work/life balance now

Fergus, the software that helps tradespeople stay on top of their business, is urging all trades to prior ...

Fergus, the software that helps tradespeople stay on top of their business, is urging all trades to prioritise work/life balance in an effort to address the alarming rise in suicide rates and depressi ...

19 May, 2023
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Stress: It’s okay to seek help | The Electrical Industries Charity

|Date: 19 May, 2023

Stress: It’s okay to seek help | The Electrical Industries Charity

What could happen if I don’t seek help? For many people, stress will naturally subside as circumstances s ...

What could happen if I don’t seek help? For many people, stress will naturally subside as circumstances settle without any clear intervention. If stress does persist though, it’s important to identify ...

19 May, 2023
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Stress and Anxiety: The signs and symptoms | The Electrical Industries Charity

|Date: 17 May, 2023

Stress and Anxiety: The signs and symptoms | The Electrical Industries Charity

Let’s talk about stress and anxiety, what the signs are and what a person might experience. If we recogni ...

Let’s talk about stress and anxiety, what the signs are and what a person might experience. If we recognise the signs early, we can work to try and combat it to prevent it from spiralling further. Wha ...

17 May, 2023
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Stress and anxiety: How likely are they to affect me? | The Electrical Industries Charity

|Date: 16 May, 2023

Stress and anxiety: How likely are they to affect me? | The Electrical Industries Charity

How do we measure stress? Before we talk about how common stress is, it’s important to note that there is ...

How do we measure stress? Before we talk about how common stress is, it’s important to note that there isn’t a blood test or medical investigation that can prove or demonstrate that someone is under s ...

16 May, 2023
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