Looking out for our Speedy Hire family
Poor mental health and wellbeing is a major issue in the construction industry, so it is a key priority of our ‘Including Everyone’ pillar. We have a Wellbeing Affinity Group who use the results of our People First survey to deliver a calendar of wellbeing initiatives, campaigns and events promoting awareness and support for colleagues’ physical, mental and financial health.
We work with the Lighthouse Club, a charity that provides emotional, physical and financial support to construction workers and their families to build awareness around mental health wellbeing and delivered training to our managers. We have 90 volunteer Mental Health First Aiders, and colleagues also have access to support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
We also continue to make progress on rolling out our ‘Speedy Work Life Balance’ offering greater flexibility to reduce core, contracted hours and identify more balanced work patterns.
2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Download our 2024 Sustainability Report for more detailed information on our Including Everyone pillar.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, there are resources you can reach out to:
- Construction Industry Helpline - UK 0345 605 1956 / ROI 1800 939 122 - Available 24/7
- Samaritans - Call on 116 123 - Available 24/7
- In an emergency:
Call 999
Go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E)
- If you or someone else needs medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency:
Call 111
This is a free number to call. They can direct you to your local crisis support services and mental health organisations and offer health advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.