‘Supporting the UK in every capacity’ with the EIC
Within the UK 850,000 people live with dementia and by 2025 it is predicted 1 million people will be living with dementia within the UK. The older you are the more likely you are to develop dementia. The risk of developing dementia when over 65 years old is 1 in 14 while over 80 it […]
Toolstation continues to support customers with Time to Change
Toolstation continues in its campaign with Time to Change to provide ongoing support for its customers and colleagues, marking Time to Talk Day on Thursday 4th February to encourage people to talk more openly. The campaign was established eight years ago by Time to Change which sets out to spread awareness of mental health issues, […]
Construction now threatened by ‘silent pandemic’
Amid rising rates of suicide and mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, many large construction firms have stepped up to boost mental health support for their employees. Paul Reeve, Director of CSR at electrotechnical trade body ECA, highlights the magnitude of the problem faced by the industry: “On average, two construction workers take their […]
NICEIC and ELECSA campaign, linking good lighting and mental health
With 2020 hailed by many as ‘the worst year ever’, a record number of Britons have said their mental wellbeing is at an all-time low this Blue Monday, a new study has revealed. According to stark new research by NICEIC and ELECSA, for many homebound Brits working from makeshift offices in kitchens or spare […]
Hudson Contract highlights help for tradespeople during pandemic
Hudson Contract is highlighting the help and support available to tradespeople and their families suffering from mental health or financial problems during the pandemic. The family-owned group is working with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to raise awareness of the charity’s vital activities throughout its wide industry network. More than 2,500 construction SMEs trust Hudson […]
Learning to combat anxiety with the Electrical Industries Charity
All of us experience stress and we all have different ways to deal with it and the strain it can put on our bodies. Some of us may use stress to motivate us but when it begins to feel overwhelming, stress can really alter our mental state. Stress can cause anxiety, depression, burnout and much […]
Understanding stress with the help of the Electrical Industries Charity
We all experience stress at some point in our life. Stress can be related to home, work, finances or relationships and is the body’s reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. Stress can help us meet the demands of home, work and family life. But too much stress can affect our mood, our body, and […]
Businesses boost mental health during pandemic
The vast majority of large electrotechnical and engineering services businesses now train staff as Mental Health First Aiders, according to a survey commissioned by engineering services trade body ECA. 24 of the largest ECA Members, with a combined turnover of several billion pounds, responded to the COVID-19 Impact survey, with 89% of businesses reporting that […]
Stopping the cycle of workplace stress with EIC
The Electrical Industries Charity can support you and your immediate family if you are a current employee, apprentice or retiree from the electrical and energy sector. Jenny works within the generation and renewables sector and had been an employee for more than several years. Working within a competitive environment Jenny found she was being considered […]
Support during life transitions with the Electrical Industries Charity
Most of us are constantly looking towards retirement. Common phrases are ‘When I retire’ or ‘I’m hoping to retire soon’ or ‘Can I retire early?’ and we spend a lot of our working career paying towards our retirement with pension funds, savings pots and plans to upsize, downsize, move to the sea or even a […]