Jewson, JPS and MBS host the largest Big Brew mental health event

​​​​​​​With 70 branches participating, it was Jewson’s largest Big Brew event yet

Mental health in the construction industry was top of the agenda for Jewson, JPS and MBS last week, as 70 branches collaborated to host The Big Brew in recognition of World Mental Health Day (10th October).

Designed to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding mental health challenges in the construction industry, The Big Brew is an annual campaign which encourages builders and tradespeople to come together over a hot drink and engage in conversations that put the topic into the spotlight.

Although Big Brew events can be held at any time of year, Jewson hosts its own on World Mental Health Day.

It is the fifth year Jewson has championed the initiative, organised by Band of Builders, its official charity partner. With 70 branches participating, it was the company’s largest Big Brew event.

Kris Winters, regional director for Jewson, said: “With 70 Jewson, JPS, and MBS branches participating in this year’s Big Brew event, we’re confident we will have created a lasting and meaningful legacy for customers who may previously have been struggling in silence. We hope we’ve shown the people who work with us that they can always rely on us when they need it most.”

Gavin Crane, CEO for Band of Builders, said: “Every year, Jewson’s Big Brew event reaches another level in its impact on builders and tradespeople.

“Poor mental health can affect anyone, at any time, but with so many branches taking part in this initiative, there is no doubt that Jewson, JPS and MBS will have positively influenced lots of construction workers to see past the stigma associated with wellbeing, and instead reach out to get the help they need.”