Insider Media Property Awards Sponsorship We are passionate about supporting our property industry partners and shining a light on the brilliant people and businesses that contribute to this vibrant sector. This year we were delighted to sponsor two of Insider Media’s prestigious industry awards – one making its debut in Lancashire and one celebrating its 10th anniversary! The inaugural Lancashire Property Awards took place in Blackpool this November, with the winners revealed during a sparkling ceremony at Winter Gardens. Attending the event on behalf of Aptus were business development director Dan Owen , people director Natasha Clarke , technical manager Adrian Cunningham , business development manager Liam Knowles , and project development manager John Goulding . As category sponsor, director Dan Owen stepped up to the podium to present the award for ‘ Residential Developer/Housebuilder of the Year ’ to Pringle Homes. The Preston-founded company was described as a ‘ Lancashire success story ’ by judges and commended for its high-quality designs which addressed the demand for high-end homes. The winners of the North West Residential Property Awards will be announced at a grand ceremony in Manchester next January. Good luck to all our industry partners who have been shortlisted!
Mental Health Moment
The theme of World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October focused on prioritising mental health in the workplace. At Aptus we highlighted the free support we offer colleagues, which includes a confidential 24 hour/365 days helpline number available through the Employee Assistance Programme, support with health care costs through UK Healthcare, and 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders who are ready to assist anyone in difficulty. We’ve also mentioned various ways we support our team’s wellbeing, including our ‘Know Your Numbers’ clinics and the Aptus Family Fun Day. Charity events like the Aptus bake-off also bring people together for a shared cause, which can be beneficial for wellbeing. Awareness dates provide a valuable opportunity in a busy world to pause and reflect on difficult subjects. On World Suicide Prevention Day in September, we highlighted our support for the Lighthouse Club – a brilliant organisation who provide vital support services for construction industry workers and their families. Visit www.lighthouseclub.org .
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Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry and workers suffer from mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, reported to cost around £2.1 billion each year in absences and lost productivity. We are supporting the movement to destigmatise mental health by speaking up, raising awareness and encouraging more people to seek help. Two leading mental health organisations who are campaigning to end the stigma include Mates In Mind ( www.matesinmind.org ) and Andy’s Man Club. Visit their websites to find out more about the services they offer, or find a Monday meeting hosted by Andy’s Man Club at one of 180 locations across the UK at andysmanclub.co.uk .
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