Elliott Group and Lighthouse Charity Deliver Site-Based #MakeItVisible Message

Elliott Group and Lighthouse Charity Deliver Site-Based #MakeItVisible Message

Elliott Group has partnered with the Lighthouse Charity to raise awareness of the importance of positive wellbeing across their business and their RDS site recently hosted the charity’s #MakeitVisible team.

The #MakeItVisible On Site initiative, sees a team of experienced tradespeople visiting construction sites across Ireland and the UK. Tour ambassadors Fergus Farrell and Sam Wilson led the event, sharing their own lived experiences in a down to earth and relatable way, kickstarting conversations around mental health in construction. They also highlighted the importance of physical wellbeing, site safety and the many routes to support that the charity offers.

To extend the message of support with their teams, Elliott’s captured the visit on video which features  members of the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible team speaking directly within a live construction environment, sharing a clear and practical message around support, awareness and looking out for one another.

The video is now being shared across Elliott Group channels, encouraging greater awareness of the support available, reducing the stigma around asking for help, and reminding those working across the industry that support is always within reach.

Speaking about the collaboration, Matthew O’Dowd, HSEQ Director at Elliott Group, said:

“Construction is a demanding industry, and it’s vital that we continue to normalise conversations around wellbeing and support. Partnering with the Lighthouse Charity allows us to bring an important message directly to our people and the wider industry — that help is there, that it’s okay to speak up, and that looking out for one another is everyone’s responsibility.”

The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 holistic support to our Ireland and UK construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. They  offer a free and confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility which provides a range of information, guidance and support on a huge variety of wellbeing issues. These services are complemented by their free self-support app,  along with their Lighthouse Beacons who provide a safe space for people to share concerns.

Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity added, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Elliott Group to raise awareness of the support available to their teams and letting people know that they are not alone. A crucial part of our work is offering proactive measures to support our community and our #MakeItVisible initiative reaches some of our industry’s most vulnerable workers. Elliott’s commitment to creating a safe, supportive working environment will encourage open conversations where people feel able to share their concerns without the fear of judgement or stigma,”

Click here for more information about the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible initiative

If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out for 24/7 free and confidential support now;

24/7 helplines; 1800 939 122 (ROI) 0345 605 1956, (UK)

Live chat www.lighthousecharity.org

Text HARDHAT to  50808 (ROI) or 85258 (UK)

Find out more at www.lighthousecharity.org