The CLC has launched a consultation, in partnership with Mates in Mind and the University of Warwick, to understand what can be done to improve mental health in the industry. It builds on research undertaken by the university, presented at our Forum meeting in April, which showed how construction operates has a significant impact on mental health.
The CLC consultation survey is focussed on a number of primary causes of poor mental health and what can be done to reduce or eliminate their impact, including working patterns, operational factors and people management, payment and financial issues, and barriers to support. Members across the supply chain are asked to encourage as many of their workforce as possible to complete the survey in confidence, and the CLC has produced a poster which can be displayed in the workplace. The deadline for responses is Wednesday 5 November, and the findings will be used to develop an action plan which is expected to be published by the CLC next spring.
