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Lee-Maria Hughes, Custom Compliance at Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), has been advocating for more resources in mental health, addiction, and residential rehabilitation. Lee-Maria is working towards a mental health intervention programme called “Katie’s project”, named after her sister, who sadly lost her battle with mental health and addiction. She is also calling for a unified and coordinated approach from all NI Health and Social Care Trusts, as well as executive parties. Keylite has pledged to increase awareness around the mental health crisis facing the construction sector, and is raising money for charity Mates in Mind, which is driving the development of mental well-being frameworks within workplaces. Keylite has raised almost £15K. Lee-Maria commented: “Campaigning to break the stigma and provide more resources for those struggling with mental health and addiction is really important and having an employer that shares these values is truly amazing. I hope the funds we’ve raised for Mates in Mind and the message we’ve shared will make a difference to people’s lives in construction and further.” KEYLITE ADVOCATES FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN ITS COMMUNITIES
Gary Gardner (centre), pictured at the NI Safety Group’s annual award ceremony.
GARY GARDNER AWARDED JOHN GORDON SAFETY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Gary Gardner, Woodvale Construction’s HSEQ Manager (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) has been awarded the John Gordon Safety Person of the Year Award by the Northern Ireland Safety Group. The award is sponsored by the Safety Advice Centre (SAC) and celebrates the individual who has made the greatest contribution towards safety, health, wellbeing, and incident prevention in their workplace in the last year. Presenting the award, the
judges noted “Gary Gardner’s knowledge sharing and a positive influence on the next generation as a major accomplishment”. Woodvale Construction’s Managing Director, Robert
Ewing FCIOB, reflected on the award, “This is a
great achievement for Gary personally and also for the company, as it demonstrates the proactive and forward- thinking approach that we prioritise to protect our most vital resources: our employees”.
Lee-Maria Hughes (left), pictured with Mental Health Champion, NI Siobhan O’Neill.
The RICS board in Northern Ireland has nominated Air Ambulance NI (AANI) as their chosen charity for the next year. The organisation will also be the charity of the year for RICS Matrics NI, the networking and support group for RICS students and trainees. Air Ambulance NI, working alongside the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, operates a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) seven days a week to provide emergency medical care and transport to those in need across Northern Ireland. Sharon McClements, chair of the RICS Northern Ireland board, says that they are proud to support Air Ambulance NI’s amazing work. “AANI provides such a critical, and potentially life-saving service across Northern Ireland. The dedication that the entire team show by providing such a critical service to all in society is admirable and we’re looking forward to raising funds to support AANI over the next year.” RICS NI APPOINTS AIR AMBULANCE NORTHERN IRELAND AS CHOSEN CHARITY FOR 2023
Back row, L-R: Pilot Richard Steele, Colleen Milligan, AANI Business Development Manager, Lisa O’Connor, RICS, Martin Doherty MRICS, Dr Sharon McClements MRICS, Brian Reid FRICS, Andrea Forsythe and HEMS Doctor Rob Barclay. Front row, L-R: HEMS Paramedics Caroline Bowles and Paul McCloskey.
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