Addiction and Mental Health – Support from the EIC
Addiction has risen by a staggering 217% within the electrical industry with cocaine the main drug of choice, but alcohol consumption also up 38%. Unfortunately, individuals with a substance abuse issue are also more likely to have experience of mental illness. EIC provides ongoing support for those in the industry with mental health disorders. With […]
Vital Text HARDHAT to 85258 Service launches 1st February
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is adding another route to vital wellbeing support by launching their text HARDHAT to 85258 service to provide immediate support to the construction community. This latest addition to the charity’s extensive portfolio of support services, launches on 1st February and underpins their mission that no construction worker or their family […]
Fix Radio discusses how mental health is impacting the trades sector
As the nation was forced to spend more time at home due to sequential periods of lockdown, the past year and a half has seen an unprecedented increase in home renovations, with 4 in 5 homeowners spending their money on improving their home according research from Eureka!, resulting in record sales within the trade. However, the impact of such […]
FireAngel supports Derbyshire Fire and Rescue’s ‘Trauma Teddy’ campaign
Coventry based smoke, heat and carbon monoxide supplier, FireAngel, has partnered with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to sponsor its popular Trauma Teddy community initiative throughout 2022. First launched in 2018, the campaign involves a Buddy Bear being given to young children who may have witnessed or been involved in an incident that has caused […]
Residents risk missing out on free emergency support
Caring power workers are urging people to check if they or someone they know can join UK Power Networks’ Priority Services Register. Residents across London, the East of England the South East risk missing out on free support from the Priority Services Register in electricity emergencies, according to data from UK Power Networks. Under-represented areas […]
Lighthouse SOS – it might be Blue Monday but help is always available
This year sees Blue Monday fall on 17th January and it’s meant to be the most depressing day of the year. Analysts have put this down to a multitude of factors, including everything from the distance from Christmas, debt levels, failed New Year’s resolutions and the wintery weather. But the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity wants […]
Ansell Lighting celebrates 30th birthday
Ansell Lighting celebrates its 30th birthday in 2022 and has a year of events, launches and fundraising planned to mark the occasion. Established in Belfast in 1992 before expanding into mainland UK in 2001, Ansell Lighting is a recognised market leader in the design and manufacture of high quality luminaires for the commercial, domestic, industrial […]
Help Inside the Hard Hat campaign tours the Midlands
Help Inside the Hard Hat, the latest awareness campaign from the Lighthouse Construction Charity goes on tour on 7th February for a week, to raise awareness of the charitable support services available to the construction industry, allied trades and their families. With the mission that “No construction worker or their family should be alone in […]
Toolstation includes Construction Industry Helpline in latest catalogue
One week ahead of Blue Monday, Toolstation will launch the latest edition of its catalogue. The 91st edition will include a free 24/7 number for the Construction Industry Helpline which is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Club. The helpline provides confidential support for those in the construction industry who need access to emotional, financial […]
The importance of mental health for young installers
Worcester Bosch have partnered with wellbeing expert Neil Laybourn to help educate young installers about the importance of speaking out about mental health struggles, as part of its ongoing Future Talent Initiative (FTI). The FTI was launched back in September and aims to support young installers, apprentices and those new to the sector. As part […]