Transpennine Route Upgrade expands wellbeing support

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project has joined forces with the Lighthouse Charity to provide wellbeing support for the workforce.

The partnership will work alongside TRU’s other wellbeing services to increase access to support across the project, which spans Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. 

A key part of the charity’s strategy is to provide free reactive and proactive resources to support the construction community. 

Its confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility offer information and guidance on a variety of wellbeing issues.

Andy Picken, TRU head of health and wellbeing, said: “This is a great addition to the TRU wellbeing programme, and an equitable approach to offering wellbeing support right across a complex and multi-organisational programme. 

“The Lighthouse Charity is a single point of access to a plethora of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing guidance, resources and support. 

“It offers a dynamic collection of wellbeing services under one roof that works with the entire workforce regardless of employing company or contract type and tackling the industry’s biggest wellbeing issues with a host of preventative services to support better physical and mental wellbeing, providing vital support services in times of need." 

Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with TRU to spread a positive wellbeing message across their programme and ensuring their teams know about and feel able to access the support they need. 

“As well as our reactive support channels, our Wellbeing Academy also ensures that the workforce are able to access the soft skills training they need to navigate and manage today’s challenges both at work and home.” 

 The Lighthouse Club provides a confidential 24/7 support helpline on 0345 605 1956 to anyone in the industry who needs financial or wellbeing support. Construction workers can also text BOB to 85258 to access mental health support.

Mental health support and advice for CIOB members, past members and related family is available through CIOB Assist. CIOB, in partnership with Anxiety UK, also provides wellbeing support.