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Mates in Mind<\/a> has published a call for donations to its COVID-19 relief fund, this will allow the charity to continue to respond with its support programme<\/h2>\n

It is now expected that workplace mental health issues<\/a>, already a pervasive challenge will be heavily impacted by the economic fallout of COVID-19. For the construction industry, this is particularly critical, as it already has a suicide rate among workers that is 3 times the national average.<\/p>\n

Moving forward in good mental health<\/h3>\n

Steve Hails, chair of the board of trustees of Mates in Mind said: \u201cWe are now reaching out to supporters and across the industry to build up a reserve so we can do our part to mitigate the human cost of COVID-19 and its aftermath. My thanks to those that have already stepped forward to work with us.<\/p>\n

“This will allow us to continue to support the wider industry<\/a> \u2013 construction, tradespeople, project management, and others; across all sizes of businesses but particularly those that are smaller and self-employed \u2013 to get through this period and into the \u2018new normal\u2019 by enhancing our ability to continue to respond flexibly and creatively in the short-term to arising issues.<\/p>\n

“We are not setting any target \u2013 in the current climate we appreciate that every penny counts \u2013 and hope you will now join our efforts, to the best of your ability, to help move the UK construction industry workforce forward in good mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mental health awareness cannot be underestimated<\/h3>\n

James Rudoni, managing director Mates in Mind said: \u201cDuring difficult times like now, it is vitally important that we work together to support each other.<\/p>\n

“We can support the most vulnerable workers by addressing gaps in workplace mental health provision, including those who are self-employed or running small businesses \u2013 some of the those who are hit hardest by this unexpected crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe importance of mental health awareness<\/a> cannot be underestimated, especially in the current climate as we all navigate the effects of COVID-19 and the changes it is bringing to each of our lives.<\/p>\n

“Whilst we welcome the announcement of financial support from Government to charities, we also recognise that this provision is limited with no guarantees that Mates in Mind will benefit, and so we very much remain dependent on the kindness of public and industry support.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore we also welcome any opportunity to work with partners and associations, such as now underway with CECA<\/a>, to enable our vital message of advice and education to reach further and continue making a real difference to individuals and their families across the Nation at a time when it is most needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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