DANDARA recently welcomed a team from the Lighthouse Club to provide mental health support and resources to workers at its Wallace View development in Dunblane.
The move formed part of the housebuilder’s ongoing partnership with the construction charity. The Lighthouse Club provides free and confidential support for those in the industry through initiatives including its 24/7 helpline and events like ‘Toolbox Talk’.
The Wallace View session centred on the importance of mental health and provided steps to promote wellbeing at work. Members of the Lighthouse Club Charity were on hand for employees to speak with, providing a safe space to have confidential conversations. The charity also handed out bags with resources and freebies.
John Simpson, site mnager at Wallace View, said, “In the construction sector, it’s unfortunately common to overlook the impact of poor mental health. Often, the instinct is to sidestep the issue, rendering it a largely unspoken subject. Many of us within the industry have personally encountered its effects or observed its impact on our colleagues, which is why it’s been great to welcome the Lighthouse Club Charity to the development to provide support and space for challenging discussions.
“The event did a great job of offering valuable resources and tools that can guide us in addressing mental health concerns, cultivating a supportive workplace, and reaching out for assistance when needed.”
To find out more about the Lighthouse Club Charity and the support available to construction workers across the UK, visit https://www.lighthouseclub.org.
