Cycling the Somerset 100 for Mental Health

Cycling the Somerset 100 for Mental Health in Construction – Foundations Up Construction Team Up with Sweet Track Counselling 

Foundations Up Construction joined a team from Sweet Track Counselling to complete the Somerset 100 Cycle ride on the 19th May to raise awareness for their low-cost counselling services. Sweet Track is a not-for-profit community interest company which offers free and affordable counselling, funded through donations and grants. 

“It is fantastic to have raised over £1,500 for a great and local cause which is supporting young adults in the area. The event was really well organised and great fun. We had superb weather and the atmosphere was very supportive. They even had refuelling stations to take on snacks and water – which was very welcome!” says Charles from Foundations Up Construction.

Mental Health in construction is an issue which often goes unnoticed by the wider public. Over a quarter of all work-related illness in construction is caused by stress, depression and anxiety. It is so bad here in the UK, that every single working day 2 construction workers take their own lives. Men in the construction sector are the most likely to commit suicide, 2nd only to miners, being nearly twice as likely to do it than men in the general population. This trend is getting worst too.  

Local organisations to support and help construction workers are a great way to address this serious problem. Sweet Track is based in Glastonbury so they are in a position to help construction workers (and others from all walks of life) from all across Somerset by offering affordable counselling services to all local people who need it.  Having a qualified counsellor to discuss your difficulties and concerns provides a non-judgmental space where problems can be aired and somewhere you will be listened to attentively. One of their experienced counsellor will work collaboratively with their clients to help you gain a greater understanding of themselves, whilst discovering coping strategies and enhancing overall well-being. 

If you feel that you need support, contact Sweet Track, or you can make a donation on their Just Giving Page if you would like to support their work: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sweettrackcounselling?utm_id=1&utm_term=mgArVpGy9 

For more information contact Charles Dowson or Philippa Edwards at Foundations Up Construction, Coleford, Radstock BA3 5RX. info@foundationsup.co.uk, 01373 813 438. 

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