Dealing with Anger
We were contacted by a construction plant operator who has worked in the industry for over 20 years. He was extremely angry and upset after the breakdown of a long-term […]
Finding a Safe Home
We were contacted by a construction labourer who had received custody of his two young children. Due to threats from a local gang the family felt unsafe. We were able […]
From Setback to New Beginnings
At 38 years old, Lyndsey, a site labourer on a large construction site, faced challenges after injuring her hand. The injury left her unable to work and led to financial […]
Homeless and Hungry
A 23 year old construction labourer, who has been in the industry for over 5 years, became homeless when the relationship with his partner ended – they shared a house […]
A Devastating House Fire
Blue Monday is meant to be the most depressing day of the year. Analysts have put this down to a multitude of factors, including everything from the distance from Christmas, […]
A Phone Call Saved a Life
We are sharing Chris’s story which acts as a stark reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control, with near fatal consequences. Chris runs his own business, Luxury […]
Coping with an Illness
A self-employed carpenter, who has been in the industry for over 20 years, was struggling to cope in his own home as he had sepsis. His condition means that he […]
Adrian’s Story
Adrian’s story Self-employed Adrian has been a roofer since 1988 and had built up a very successful business. It was a normal day when Adrian set out for work as […]
A Story From a Mental Health First Aider – A Suicide Prevented
The following conversation was relayed to us by one of our industry’s mental health first aiders when providing feedback on how their training had helped them with supporting their construction […]
James’ Story
James’ Story On the 14th October 2016 whilst working as a roofer, James had a serious fall at work. He slipped and was left hanging on to cast iron guttering […]