Veriforce CHAS reports that over 5,000 of its members have completed the Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set assessment it launched in April.
Developed to support Causeway Technologies’ campaign to integrate mental health into procurement conditions for construction contracts, the evaluation is integrated as a voluntary module within the core Veriforce CHAS assessment and marks a significant step towards embedding a culture of mental health and wellbeing practices across construction businesses in the UK.
The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Question Set encourages the construction industry in the UK to address the issue of mental health and empower contractors and buyers to demonstrate their dedication to wellbeing initiatives across their organisations and supply chains.
The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Question Set encourages the construction industry in the UK to address the issue of mental health and empower contractors and buyers to demonstrate their dedication to wellbeing initiatives across their organisations and supply chains.
Buying clients seeking contractors who prioritise mental health and wellbeing will now have access to this vital information through the VeriforceONE Client Portal.
This transparency empowers organisations to make informed decisions aligned with their values and objectives, thereby driving positive change throughout the industry.
Causeway’s research shows that 56 per cent of site-based construction workers are currently experiencing or have experienced mental health problems including anxiety and depression
Ian McKinnon, Managing Director of Veriforce CHAS, says: “Having more than 5,000 contractors voluntarily complete this question set within two months of its launch is really encouraging and shows that the industry is ready to address this crucial concern."
“We hope that this positive uptake ushers in a new era where mental health and wellbeing are prioritised alongside traditional safety measures, making mental health and wellbeing assessment a standard element of the prequalification process.”
"The uptake among contractors has been really encouraging, and hopefully paves the way to real change in the construction industry.”
