Installer Support
38 | SEPTEMBER 2024
Installer Support
CHECKATRADE PARTNERS WITH LIGHTHOUSE CHARITY TO SUPPORT WELLBEING IN THE TRADE COMMUNITY
The construction sector faces significant challenges , with over a fifth of workplace illnesses related to stress , anxiety , and depression . Two construction workers take their own life every working day and these alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for increased support and resources for mental health support within the industry .
The Lighthouse Charity offers a range of important services , including a 24 / 7 helpline , text support , a self-support app , and access to local assistance through their Lighthouse Beacons .
It also runs a Wellbeing Academy that provides diverse learning opportunities , including self-paced eLearning , Lighthouse Wellbeing Exclusives and Mental Health First Aider training . Through its # MakeItVisible initiative , the charity visits construction sites across the country to engage with workers and provide onsite wellbeing support .
Checkatrade ’ s donation of £ 10,000 will enable the Lighthouse Charity to provide more crucial support services , including
160 additional counselling sessions , 140 emergency food shops and the potential to support in the event of critical incidents . This contribution reflects Checkatrade ’ s strong commitment to helping look after the wellbeing of tradespeople and the broader construction community .
Sarah Bolton , CEO of Lighthouse Charity , said : “ Reaching out to those most at risk is key to our support strategy , so this collaboration with Checkatrade and having the opportunity to share our proactive and reactive support services with their network of over 50,000 tradespeople is perfect . As well as helping us to reach some of our most vulnerable workers , their fantastic donation will ensure that we can continue to provide life changing and lifesaving support to our construction community .” Jambu Palaniappan , CEO at Checkatrade , commented : “ We ’ re extremely proud to support the critical work being done by the Lighthouse Charity . They ’ re an amazing organisation working tirelessly to help tradespeople , and we are committed to backing their mission to reduce the number of construction suicides , improve industry welfare and make wellbeing support more visible .”
Mike Humphreys , Checkatrade member and owner of Green Hawk Construction , commented : “ As someone who has personally faced mental health challenges and is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness , I am thrilled to see the impactful work that Lighthouse Charity is doing to support those in the construction industry — an area that is often overlooked . It helps to break the stigma , encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health and raising awareness of the resources that are out there to support our community in their times of need .”
If you or anyone you know is struggling , reach out for free and confidential support now
24 / 7 Construction Industry Helplines on 0345 605 1956 . You can also access support through the live chat service at lighthouseclub . org or by texting HARD- HAT to 85258 .
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