AUDIO NEWS: 62% of roofers won't discuss their mental health and a plumber runs for parliament

Despite increasing awareness around mental health, 62% of roofing contractors won't discuss it with their co-workers, a plumber stands for the Greens and volunteer tradespeople needed

Over 60% of roofing contractors still won’t discuss their mental health with their co-workers, despite growing awareness about the issue.

In the research from tile specialist Marley, two thirds of roofing contractors also claimed they realised they needed to do more to support their own mental health.

Overall, 80% of roofers said they were more aware of their mental health than a few years ago.

But 70% of those polled hadn’t received guidance, training, or support for mental health and wellbeing from their employer.

Dan Redfern, head of marketing for Marley said the research highlighted the importance of continued focus on mental health.

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A Bolton-born plumber will stand for the Green Party at the upcoming Gorton and Benton by-election at the end of February.

Hannah Spencer, who is also training to become a plasterer, is currently working as a Green Party councillor in Greater Manchester.

As she announced her candidacy, Spencer told a local paper that she had spent her time in people’s kitchens, bathrooms and front rooms and seen “firsthand” how they are really coping.

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A family in Westbury is looking for volunteer tradespeople who can fit essential home adaptations for disabled children and adults.

The project was launched after a recent fundraiser for Drae Mead-Strong, a local child with a rare degenerative brain condition.

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