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MATES IN MIND CHARITY LAUNCHES SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY SUPPORT This World Suicide Prevention Day, Mates in Mind are calling on employers to take meaningful steps to normalise conversations about mental ill-health and prevention of suicide within the workplace. With over 6,507 suicides registered in the UK in 2018 alone*, it is vital that employers can start this conversation in the workplace and support their employees.
health gaps and supporting their workforces. Opening up an honest conversation about mental health in the workplace continues to be the most immediate and effective starting point. We cannot underestimate this important first step – helping to provide clear language, create general awareness and help people to recognise that everyone has mental health the same way that they have physical health."
Here at Mates in Mind, we believe breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental ill-health is a crucial step towards providing a safe and healthy workplace environment, which can play a vital role in suicide prevention.
Research suggests that open and honest communication about mental ill-health supports steps towards suicide prevention, because these important conversations have the power to increase awareness and understanding, remind people they are not alone and help break the stigma which can be a barrier for those seeking help. In light of this, we are encouraging workplaces across the UK to use this opportunity to #StartTheConversation within the workplace.
Mates in Mind Managing Director, James Rudoni comments: “We know that the effect on those impacted by suicide is lasting and we believe that every suicide is a preventable death. Mental health can be a difficult topic to address, but anything mentionable is manageable. What we know from data previously reported by the ONS (2018) is that the risk of suicide is elevated in some sectors of the economy, such as construction, which is three times the national average for site workers, which is why we exist, to help support these sectors in bridging the mental
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To support these conversations, we are launching our Suicide Prevention Day hub, with resources and information to support these vital discussions. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/327TKNQ *Office for National Statistics, Suicides in the UK: 2018 registrations
NEW APPOINTMENTS
NEW APPOINTMENT AT MERCURY TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH Specialist fabricator Mercury has appointed experienced industry professional Paul Russell as Procurement Manager. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to Mercury. He’s got some impressive management credentials and we know he’ll add value to our team.”
Paul added: “I am proud to have joined Mercury. It’s a dynamic and ambitious business with clear plans for growth. It is also a strong, financially stable business and its integrity and honesty are central to its success.” Paul joined Mercury from the Customade Group where he had worked since 2006. He is an experienced procurement manager with extensive experience in the industry and holds a
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Advanced Diploma. He takes responsibility for Mercury’s procurement and supply chain. Mercury manufactures an extensive range of PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors direct to the trade and commercial markets. It’s reputation for quality and competitive product turnaround means it is seeing impressive growth, despite the economic climate. The company has doubled its turnover since lockdown and remains well on track to continue to meet its ambitious growth strategy. It recently opened a second manufacturing unit in Gloucester to keep pace with demand for its products and it has made a considerable investment in automation machinery too.
Paul is joining Mercury at an exciting time in its history as the Gloucesterbased business looks to further increase market share over the next few years. Steve concludes: “Paul’s undoubted skills look set to add even further value to our strong and dynamic business and with more high-level appointments coming on board soon, the future is looking very bright.” Tel: 01452 383 344 www.mercuryglazing.co.uk
September 2020 | www.glassnews.co.uk
