Mates in Mind – improving mental health in the construction industry

Every year more construction workers are killed by suicide than falls. Isn’t that shocking?

Mates in Mind is a registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health in the UK construction industry.

“No health without mental health”

Mates in Mind was established by the Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG), in response to calls from leaders in construction to improve the mental wellbeing of the construction workforce.

Their mission is to get people in construction talking about mental health issues as well as directing those affected to where they can find help.

The charity works in partnership with leading mental health charities such as the Samaritans and Mind. It is supported by some of the biggest names in UK construction, including Balfour Beatty, Network Rail and Colas UK.

Mates in Mind aims to:

• Raise awareness and understanding of mental health in the construction industry
• Guide workers and employers to the right support
• Promote a culture of positive wellbeing in the industry

Find out more about Mates in Mind

Liquid Friday – supporting the wellbeing of our workforce

As a Liquid Friday umbrella employee, you have full access to the Employee Support Hub, a comprehensive wellbeing resource, with advice and information on a range of personal and professional issues.

Ops Manager Joe Taffurelli explains:

“Mental health and welbeing at work is a priority for me and the team at Liquid Friday. We have invested in a simple, free support centre which has the sole aim of improving the lives of our employees. Being happy and confident at work is fundamental to achieving a good work balance and I am passionate on ensuring our contractors and employees are well looked after.”

The service is free, confidential and provides:

• 24 hour counselling helpline with qualified therapists
• Access to debt, legal and child care advisors
• “Live Chat” with a counsellor
• Practical tips and help sheets
• Self-help tools
• Further access to a range of support services
• Accessing the Employee Support Hub

To access the Employee Support Hub, log in to your Perkbox account online or via the smartphone app. You’ll find the hub under the fitness and health perks, just click “get this perk”.

You will have received a personal Perkbox login when you signed up with Liquid Friday. Once you have been with us for 2 weeks you will be able to take up all the rewards and savings that Perkbox has to offer.

Get in touch with the Liquid Friday team if you would like us to resend your Perkbox login, aside from the Employee Support Hub, there are a whole host of benefits and savings waiting for you.