Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity 2022 Impact Report findings
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has published its 2022 Impact Report, which details the positive impact its work has had on the construction community. The charity delivered £3,322,739 of services, and for every £1 of charitable spend the charity created a social value of £9.12. Last year, the charity helped more people than ever before […]
83% of electricians experience mental health problems due to work
83% of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found. The research was commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) by IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, and the results have been published in the third edition of their annual industry report. It found that 66% of electricians experience some […]
Fergus urges trade to start concentrating on its work/life balance
Fergus is urging all trades to prioritise work/life balance in an effort to address the alarming rise in suicide rates and depression related to work issues in the industry. According to recent statistics, construction workers are at a significant risk of suicide, with rates 3.7 times higher than the national average. Additionally, the UK construction […]
Plugged in and ready to go: all-new series of THE WIRE
Following a record breaking 2022, which saw THE WIRE achieve over 100,000 views via its live broadcasts and on-demand service, NICEIC is plugged in and ready to deliver even more content. Paul Collins, NICEIC’s Technical Director says, “It is clear to see THE WIRE is something our customers truly value and with this new series […]
Make it Visible taskforce tackles wellbeing in construction
More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce. The Make It Visible initiative was officially launched earlier this year and has seen contractors, clients, and professional bodies come together to try to tackle the industry’s […]
Thousands of construction workers to benefit from mental health support
Did you know that in the UK two construction workers take their own life every working day and over 20% of work-related absence is caused by stress, anxiety, or depression? One life is too many, and that’s why Kier is putting its support behind the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity (Lighthouse Club), the only charity that […]
NICEIC and the Electrical Industries Charity deliver mental health support
With suicide rates among professionals in the electrical industry the highest of any profession, NICEIC and the Electrical Industries Charity are joining forces to get everyone talking about mental health and wellbeing. This Blue Monday, the date in the calendar many refer to as the gloomiest day of the year, NICEIC will deliver its fourth […]
NICEIC provides support to Electrical Industries Charity
NICEIC has made a charitable donation of over £10,000 to the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC). The sizeable sum, confirmed just in time for Christmas, was raised through several activities, including NICEIC quiz nights and the company’s customer satisfaction survey. “We are delighted to have been able to provide this much-needed support to such a worthy […]
Construction charity braced for surge in its mental health text service
Band of Builders (BoB) is gearing up for an increase in use of its new mental health text service during the festive period – following new figures that indicate that 5,583 people died by suicide in Britain during the last year. The charity launched the service in October as part of its annual Big Brew […]
UK Power Networks launches support days for field staff
UK Power Networks has focused on helping its field staff by offering wide-ranging mental health support ahead of Men’s Health Awareness Month in November. The company has recognised operational teams can find it more difficult than office-based staff to access support services. Field staff who spend most of their time on the road, fixing underground […]