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Marking World Suicide Prevention Day with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, we were pleased to welcome Lee and Rob from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to our Head Office on Tuesday.

The Lighthouse Charity provide vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families, and works across the industry to raise awareness of mental health and the support available to those who may need it.

Having welcomed the Lighthouse to some of our sites during the summer, it was great to have the opportunity to continue that engagement and bring the conversation to our Head Office team.

During the visit, Rob generously shared his personal story with our team, speaking openly about his own experiences. Together, Rob and Lee explained the different ways the Lighthouse Charity can provide support to individuals and their families.

Their visit was an important reminder that health, safety and wellbeing extend beyond physical safety. Creating an environment where people feel able to speak openly, check in with one another and ask for help when they need it is something we all have a part to play in.

World Suicide Prevention Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage conversations about suicide prevention and mental health. For us, it is also an opportunity to remind our employees that support is available and that no one should feel they have to deal with difficult circumstances alone.

We would like to sincerely thank Lee and Rob for visiting our Head Office, for sharing their experiences so openly and for the invaluable work the Lighthouse continues to do in supporting people and families throughout the construction industry.

If you or someone you work with is struggling, please remember that confidential support is available.

• Construction Industry Helpline – The Lighthouse Charity: 1800 939 122 — free and available 24/7
• Text support: Text HARDHAT to 50808