Installer Insight
Mental health and wellbeing podcast launch
The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme ( DGCOS ) has teamed up with the National Home Improvement Council ( NHIC ) to create a new podcast series that delves deeper into our industry ’ s pressing mental health and wellbeing challenges , and with the help of experts , to offer insight and support .
» DGCOS CHIEF EXECUTIVE , FAISAL Hussain , explains more . “ Building on our two-year campaign for better mental health and wellbeing for those who work tirelessly in our sector to deliver home improvements , we decided that there was so much more we can do to help .
“ During this carefully researched and structured series , the six episodes cover the following topics : mental health support in the sector and its effects on productivity ; what does a good work life balance look like ; managing loneliness working away from home ; the importance of a holistic approach and training ; how to manage common mental health problems like anxiety and depression ; and accessing debt support for better financial health .
“ We ’ d like to say a huge thank you to our own team members who took part , as well as the esteemed guests we spoke to including Hannah Vickers , Chief of Staff at Mace and Head of Productivity at the Construction Leadership Council ; Martin Lockham from Mates in Mind ; George Jones from Cahill Renewables ; Tony Steel from Band of Builders ; GP Dr
Rachel Cooper MBBS MRCGP ; and Greg Jenkinson , from Step Change .
“ Rewind even five years and you ’ d see a totally different picture . We may not have totally broken down the taboo , but we ’ ve certainly started to chip away at it , something that DGCOS is determined to continue to do . If these podcasts help just one person , then our job is done .”
The series running throughout Autumn is available here : nhic . podbean . com
If you are reading this and struggling now , regardless of whether you ’ re a DGCOS member or not , we urge you to reach out for confidential 24 / 7 support by texting HARDHAT on 85258 .
installers . dgcos . org . uk
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