Irish construction firm partners with mental health charity for on-site wellbeing initiative

Elliott Group, an Ireland-based construction company, has partnered with the Lighthouse Charity to raise awareness of positive wellbeing across their business, with their RDS site recently hosting the charity's #MakeItVisible team.

Irish Building Magazine reported that the #MakeItVisible On Site initiative sees a team of experienced tradespeople visiting construction sites across Ireland and the UK. Tour ambassadors Fergus Farrell and Sam Wilson led the event, sharing their own lived experiences in a down-to-earth and relatable way, kickstarting conversations around mental health in construction.

They also highlighted the importance of physical wellbeing, site safety and the many routes to support that the charity offers. To extend the message with their teams, Elliott's captured the visit on video which features members of the Lighthouse Charity's #MakeItVisible team speaking directly within a live construction environment.

The video is now being shared across Elliott Group channels, encouraging greater awareness of the support available, reducing the stigma around asking for help and reminding those working across the industry that support is always within reach.

Matthew O'Dowd, HSEQ director at Elliott Group, said: "Construction is a demanding industry, and it's vital that we continue to normalise conversations around wellbeing and support. Partnering with the Lighthouse Charity allows us to bring an important message directly to our people and the wider industry — that help is there, that it's okay to speak up, and that looking out for one another is everyone's responsibility."

The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 holistic support to Ireland and UK construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. They offer a free and confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility providing information, guidance and support on wellbeing issues.

Explore the complete wellbeing initiative and access resources through the Lighthouse Charity's platform.