This month, as part of our embedded role on the North London Heat and Power Project, providing Health, Safety, and Well-being leadership for Arup, on-site sessions were held on Tuesday, 10th September, to mark Suicide Prevention Day.

As we come to the end of September, we reflect on it’s main observation as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month, Safer Sphere, as part of it’s embedded role on the North London Heat and Power Project providing Health, Safety, and Wellbeing leadership for Arup, World Suicide Prevention sessions were held on site on Tuesday 10th September to mark Suicide Prevention Day.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, on-site sessions were organised to raise awareness. Three information sessions were held in the staff mess area, offering valuable insights and resources to the workforce.

In addition, everyone on site received a QR code linking to support organisations for suicide prevention. The goal was to encourage open and honest conversations about mental health and suicide, as these discussions can help break down barriers and promote awareness. We hope this initiative encouraged people to check in with friends or loved ones, share personal experiences, and advocate for mental health support services.

This cause has taken on a deeply personal meaning for our team. Tragically, one of our colleagues, Mason, recently lost a close friend, Callum, to suicide. In Callum’s memory, Mason and his friends undertook a charity climb up Snowdon to raise awareness and funds for the mental health charity, Men Walk Talk.

Reflecting on the climb, Mason shared:

“Even on the way to the top, there were moments when we all struggled and probably underestimated the challenge. But through encouragement and talking, we reached the summit in 2.5 hours. It’s been a tough month for us all following Callum’s death, but we’re incredibly proud to have done this in his memory and to have raised over £2,900 for mental health. Sadly, suicide has impacted many of us, either personally or through someone we know. It’s not much, but if it saves even one life, it’s all been worth it.”

This cause is profoundly important to us, and any support, whether through donations or simply spreading the message, would mean a great deal.

If you’d like to contribute, you can find more details and donate via the following link: Support the Climb for Mental Health https://gofund.me/1ecae727