On National Stress Awareness Day (3 November) Russell Roof Tiles is rolling out its first dedicated programme to support its team’s mental health and wellbeing, which will offer its staff support through a number of different initiatives, including in person and virtual one to one sessions and groups sessions.
The comes after the Band of Builders launched its ‘Big Brew’ campaign last month to address the mental health crisis in the construction sector.
Latest reports by show that men aged 45-49 continue to have the highest suicide rate (23.8 per 100,000). Figures from the Health and Safety Executive have also found that in the UK alone, more than 400,000 working days were lost to mental health issues in 2018, costing the sector approximately £37 billion every year.
Andrew Hayward, managing director at Russell Roof Tiles, said: “We take the health and wellbeing of our staff very seriously and are pleased we’re able to provide support by way of expert advice and counselling.
“It has been a difficult time for many, with the long-lasting impact of COVID hitting individuals and families. With winter fast approaching and though the festive season for many is a time filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings, for some it can be a time of loneliness and anxiety.”
