Make It Visible team brings mental health support to Farrans’ AMIDs South Renfrewshire Site

In a significant step towards championing mental health and welfare support in the construction sector, the Lighthouse Charity’s Make It Visible team recently visited our AMIDs South construction site in Renfrewshire.

The visit featured an interactive session with the site team, reinforcing the message that wellbeing should be a visible and accessible priority for all workers.

About the Make It Visible initiative
The Make It Visible on site initiative is a dedicated initiative under the Lighthouse Charity, an organisation who deliver 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support. committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of construction workers and their families. Their mission is to break down barriers and ensure that anyone facing hardship can easily find help and guidance when it’s most needed.

Session Highlights: Shining a Light on Support
During the session, the team engaged openly with the AMIDs South team, sharing practical advice and personal stories to normalise conversations about mental health. They discussed common challenges faced by construction workers and emphasised the importance of reaching out for support, both for oneself and others.

Importance of Visible Support on Site
The construction industry has struggled with the stigma of talking openly about poor mental health, but initiatives like Make It Visible are changing the narrative. By normalsiing conversations around wellbeing and making support resources clear and accessible, we can ensure that no worker or their family feels alone in a crisis. Addressing this stigma is not just important; it’s essential for creating a safer, more supportive working environment.

Accessing Support
A crucial element of the charity’s strategy is to provide a range of free and widely available reactive and proactive resources to support the industry.
They offer a free and confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility which provides a range of information, guidance and support on a variety of wellbeing issues. These services are complemented by their free self-support app, along with their Lighthouse Beacons who provide a safe space for people to share concerns.  The charity’s Wellbeing Academy offers a variety of free soft skills and leadership

Call to Action: Supporting Each Other
We are passionate about creating a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength. If you, or someone you know, is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Lighthouse Charity. Remember, support is always available, and together we can ensure that everyone in our industry has the help they need to thrive.

Our commitment to workforce welfare and wellbeing remains unwavering. By making support visible and accessible, we can build not just strong structures, but a resilient and caring community for all.

Sarah Bolton CEO of the Lighthouse Charity said, “We’d like to say a huge thank you to Farran’s AMIDs South project team for hosting us and ensuring our message of support reaches their site operatives who may otherwise not know how or where to reach out for support. Through building a positive culture that encourages open conversations, people feel supported and able to reach out for help when they need it without fear of stigma.”

If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out for 24/7 free and confidential support now;
24/7 helplines; 0345 605 1956, (UK) 1800 939 122 (ROI) Live chat www.lighthousecharity.org
Text HARDHAT to 85258 (UK) or 50808 (ROI) Find out more at www.lighthousecharity.org