Powering up your wellbeing with the Electrical Industries Charity
According to research from YouGov, 62% of tradespeople don't think we discuss mental health challenges enough as a society, making them 29% more likely to feel mental health is a hidden issue than the general population.
Not only this, but 51% of tradespeople think that society doesn’t take men’s mental health very seriously, demonstrating it’s more important than ever to support the industry to speak up about how we’re feeling.
That’s why we’ve created The Tools to Talk: the exclusive mental health and wellbeing support toolkit for NICEIC-certified businesses, in collaboration with the Electrical Industries Charity.
Quarterly mental wellbeing e-newsletter
We’re delivering an exclusive quarterly e-newsletter for NICEIC-certified businesses, co-produced by NICEIC and the Electrical Industries Charity. Packed with tips for supporting yourself and your team, our e-newsletter is designed keep mental wellbeing in the spotlight and remind everyone that it’s OK not to be OK.
Regular mental health webinars
We’re brining NICEIC-certified businesses regular episodes of our popular webinar series, The Wire, co-presented with representatives from the Electrical Industries Charity and tackling a wide range of topics relating to mental health and wellbeing. It’s a safe, non-judgemental space to discuss how you’re feeling and get the insights you need to keep your team fit and mentally healthy.
All NICEIC webinars can also be played back on-demand, enabling you to circulate relevant episodes with your team to watch back at a time that’s convenient for them
Signposting assistance
Through our materials, we’ll provide information on the best organisations and resources to support you and your teams with their mental health in both good times and bad.
If you need help right now, please see below for some links to support organisations:
The Electrical Industries Charity – providing vital support services to those who serve and have served within the electrical and energy industries.
Samaritans – offering confidential emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide, available 24 hours a day via phone, email, or online chat.
Mind – providing advice and support for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.
Hub of Hope – a nationwide mental health support database. Enter your postcode to find local mental health services near you.
Shout – a free, confidential, 24/7 text service for anyone struggling to cope. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org
More support from the Electrical Industries Charity
For 120 years, the Electrical Industries Charity has provided vital support services to those who work or have previously worked in the electrical and energy industries.
Support available includes:
mental health support
bereavement counselling
legal advice
psychiatric assessments
emergency financial assistance
With over a century of experience under their belt, the Electrical Industries Charity continues to offer a lifeline to so many electrical workers and their families, making them the perfect partner for our The Tools to Talk initiative.