Polypipe Building Services has added four more Mental Health First Aiders to its team of managers.
Kent-based building services specialist Polypipe now has 16 Mental Health First Aiders across its sites and also aims to have 100% of managers trained in mental health awareness by next month. The Polypipe volunteers were trained by West Kent Mind.
Volunteer Kirsty Mitchell said: “I found it really interesting and it has given me some valuable tools. I think it will make me much more proactive looking after my own mental health and that of my colleagues.”
Natalie Butler, learning and development business partner at Polypipe Building Services, said: “Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you, or someone you know is experiencing a mental health issue. They are not therapists or psychiatrists but they offer support to find the appropriate help.
“This initiative forms part of Polypipe Building Services Total Wellbeing Strategy whereby we want to raise awareness and start talking about mental health to reduce the stigma, encourage open discussion and communication about mental health illness.
“Polypipe is committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment for all our colleagues.”
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10th to 16th of May 2021.