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The programme is designed specifically for the unique pressures faced by construction workers, aiming to equip companies and individuals with the tools necessary to identify colleagues facing mental health challenges and provide meaningful support. This will be available to individuals and companies across Scotland from Autumn 2025.
The NHS Wales Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Programme has partnered with CITB to roll out a campaign across construction sites in Wales that raises awareness of suicide and signposts people to support that is available. It is hoped the campaign will get people talking about suicide and mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking.
But this is just the beginning of an important conversation and movement toward ensuring the whole construction industry has access to help. At CITB, we are going to continue supporting the industry and encouraging people to open up about their mental health issues or provide them with the training to support their friends and co-workers who may be struggling. If we start to place more emphasis on these important conversations around mental health, we will not only make construction healthier, but safer too. ■
Danny Clarke www. citb. co. uk
The Construction Industry Training Board( CITB) is the designated industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales. Its remit is to assist the construction industry in attracting talent and to champion skills development, with the overarching goal of building a better Britain, and its purpose is to support the construction industry in sustaining a workforce that is skilled, competent, and inclusive, both for the present and the future. CITB is committed to ensuring that the construction industry remains at the forefront of skill development and innovation, fostering a robust and diverse workforce that is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
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