Mental Health in Construction 2023
Strategies for Support and Prevention
Online Conference 21 February 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair's Welcome Address
9:40am
Making Wellbeing in Construction in Sight ... on Every Site
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity introduces “Make It Visible” - the latest campaign to unify the construction to reduce suicide and improve Health and Wellbeing for the workforce.
Bill Hill, CEO, Lighthouse Club
10:00am
Mental Health in Construction: Address from Sarah Newton
Sarah Newton, Chair, Health & Safety Executive
10:20am
Case Study: Mental Health And Money for Employees and Employers
- Why self-employment is an attractive option for many people with mental health problems
- The difficulties regarding mental and financial health that self-employment can present
- The impact the cost of living crisis is having on workers mental and financial health
- How the government and employers can support workers with mental health and financial problems
Becca Stacey, Senior Research Officer, The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
10:50am
Break And Networking
11:30am
Changing Workplace Culture To Support Wellbeing In The Construction Industry
- Importance of leadership – how client & professional teams can impact the project.
- Ticking the boxes – employing MH First Aiders are just addressing the symptom – not the cause.
- Holistic approach – the whole organisation approach wellbeing
- Culture is key – nudging your way to a positive culture
Kane Blatchford, HSQE Director, T&B (Contractors) Limited & Borras Construction Limited
11:50am
Address from Construction Sport
- The pressure within construction
- Creating opportunities
- Site engagement
- Education
Stephen Kerslake, Founder, Construction Sport
12:10pm
Deconstructing Racism, Building the bridge between Anti-Racism, Mental Health & Wellness
- MHFA England Race Equity Commitments
- Mental Health & Construction – MHFA work with the construction industry
- Race, Construction & Mental Health
- Tips and tools for Deconstructing Racism, Building the bridge between Anti-Racism, Mental Health & Wellness.
Chantal Senya, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, MHFA England
12:30pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:50pm
Lunch And Networking
1:40pm
Keynote Address: Tackling Stress And Burn Out At The Managerial Level
- Analyse the areas of stress for managers in the construction industry
- Explore the need for managers also have a place to turn to
- Learn about the impact of skills shortages and having to 'make do' has on managers
- Understand the impact of the ‘always on’ culture of modern work
Emma Slaven, Mental Health and Wellbeing Senior Business Partner, Acas
2:00pm
Panel: Supporting A Diverse Construction Industry
Discussing the ways in which organisations can support people in the construction industry from underrepresented backgrounds.
Jyoti Sehdev, Costain; Leroy Joseph, Gateway Community Training CIC; Abdul Mozzamdar, Build a Career
2:30pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair's Summary And Close