Construction
heavyweight Willmott Dixon continues to raise awareness of mental health issues
in the UK construction sector, with the release of a new informative Z-Card.
To further
support the on-going All Safe Minds initiative, all operatives across Willmott
Dixon project sites nationwide receive an initial introductory presentation on
mental health. The Z-Cards are being issued to all attendees, providing a
discreet reference to a number of well-established mental health resources.
In 2017,
Willmott Dixon released a shocking infographic, which revealed some disturbing
statistics relating to issues affecting certain male groups working in
construction across the UK. The stats highlighted the age-old problem that men
generally don’t find it easy to talk about their problems, and Willmott Dixon
has resolved to do all it can to encourage the conversation.
The new
business-card sized aide has been designed to fit easily into a pocket or
wallet, offering a subtle source of reference for anyone who feels they might
need some help or just the chance to chat.
Mark
French, Head of Health, Safety and Environment for Willmott Dixon Group,
explains:
“Since the
launch of our All Safe Minds initiative in 2017, momentum has been building
around the issue of mental health in our industry. Our long-term aim is to
completely quash the notion that talking about your problems is a weakness, and
for it to become a natural mind-set for men to seek help if they become
overwhelmed by their own personal situation.
“The
Z-Card will be handed out across our business both internally and externally.
The logo and ethos is already commonplace across Willmott Dixon sites and
throughout 2018 we will continue to roll it out to a wider construction
audience until All Safe Minds becomes engrained into our everyday culture.”
For more information and a list of support services, visit the website or alternatively, search All Safe Minds or use the hashtag
#AllSafeMinds.
