Even with the expansion of mental health support services, it’s concerning to note that suicide rates continue to rise. A sobering statistic from The Lighthouse Charity reveals that, on average, two construction workers in the UK take their own lives every working day. 🏗️
As an industry, we bear a collective responsibility to do more for our workforce and their families. Here are valuable resources for those moments when a mental health check-in is needed:
Construction Industry Helpline: 0345 605 1956
Email (response within 24hrs): jo@samaritans.org.uk
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