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Northern Ireland construction workers’ mental wellbeing targeted for improvement as Mates in Mind launches education initiative

Mates in Mind launches Northern Ireland education initiative

The charity Mates in Mind has today announced it will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to start raising awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve...
SHEXPO 2018 TO HIGHLIGHT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

SHEXPO 2018 TO HIGHLIGHT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The safety and health profession is experiencing a monumental shift, with more organisations than ever before recognising the importance of sound mental health and wellbeing within their workforces....
 Pioneering ’happiness’ programme wins water award

Pioneering 'happiness' programme wins water award

Lanes Group plc has won the Health and Wellbeing category in the Water Industry Achievement Awards for its pioneering work to support its people in the workplace. It has developed a wellbeing app...
Some 48% of respondents said problems with cash flow had affected their mental health – a rise of 27% on last year.

Late payment causing mental health epidemic

The toll taken by late payment on the mental health of small business owners and staff is a national scandal, says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Construction supply chains...
New research from health and wellbeing provider BHSF, has highlighted a hidden problem that is magnified by the stigma surrounding poor mental health. The study shows that 24% of employees worry that if they did need to take a sick day due to a mental health issue, they wouldn’t be taken seriously.

BHSF Highlight The real reason employees call in sick

New research from health and wellbeing provider BHSF, has highlighted a hidden problem that is magnified by the stigma surrounding poor mental health. The study shows that 24% of employees...
Two thirds of people in Britain will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime.

How to beat stress and keep the mind healthy

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14th-18th May), the British Safety Council is offering employers’ tools and advice which they can use to help their employees manage stress and deal...
Steve Hails, Chair of Mates in Mind (Right) and Prof Peter McBride, Group Chief Executive, Inspire Wellbeing Group

Mates in Mind extends reach into Northern Ireland

Mates in Mind has extended its reach into Northern Ireland through partnership with mental health charity, Inspire Knowledge and Leadership. The partnership means that construction companies and...
OSHCR predict five biggest risks

Five Big Risks for Health and Safety in 2018

Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) warns UK businesses of five risks in 2018 that could damage their workforce and business. AI Introduction The introduction of...
Mates in Mind welcomes Stevenson-Farmer review

Mates in Mind welcomes Stevenson-Farmer review

The charity Mates in Mind has welcomed the publication of the Stevenson-Farmer independent review into workplace mental health and restated its objective to improve the mental wellbeing of workers...

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