Elliott Group has joined forces with the Lighthouse Charity to promote positive wellbeing across its workforce, welcoming the charity's #MakeItVisible team to the company's RDS site as part of a wider awareness drive in Ireland and the UK.

Through the #MakeItVisible On Site initiative, experienced tradespeople visit live projects to open up conversations about mental health in construction. Tour ambassadors Fergus Farrell and Sam Wilson led the session at Elliott's site, sharing their lived experiences in a relatable way while also underlining the importance of physical wellbeing, site safety and the various support pathways the charity provides.

To extend the reach of the message, Elliott Group filmed the visit within the working site environment. The footage, featuring members of the #MakeItVisible team addressing workers directly, is being shared across the company's channels to highlight available support, reduce stigma around seeking help and encourage people to look out for one another.

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Speaking about the collaboration, 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 offers 24/7 holistic support to the construction community in Ireland and the UK, covering emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Services include a free and confidential helpline, live web chat and text options, complemented by a self-support app and Lighthouse Beacons, which provide safe spaces for people to share concerns.

Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity added: "We're delighted to be partnering with Elliott Group to raise awareness of the support available to their teams and letting people know that they are not alone. A crucial part of our work is offering proactive measures to support our community and our #MakeItVisible initiative reaches some of our industry's most vulnerable workers. Elliott's commitment to creating a safe, supportive working environment will encourage open conversations where people feel able to share their concerns without the fear of judgement or stigma."

For free, confidential support 24/7: call 1800 939 122 (ROI) or 0345 605 1956 (UK); use live chat at www.lighthousecharity.org; or text HARDHAT to 50808 (ROI) or 85258 (UK). Find more on the #MakeItVisible On Site initiative at lighthousecharity.org/makeitvisible-on-site/ and general information at www.lighthousecharity.org.