Lyndon SGB’s Mental Health Manager, Ian Hines has won the coveted NASC President’s Award at
the 2021 National Access and Scaffolding Confederation’s AGM and Ball Awards Ceremony in
Cardif on 19th November.
And Lyndon SGB teams from the North West also celebrated – as the #OurTownHall project for
Lendlease and Manchester City Council was crowned runner-up in the Project of the Year (Turnover
£5m+) category, whilst young scafolder, Mark Davies won runner-up for Apprentice of the Year.
Commenting on his President’s Award, Lyndon SGB mental health guru, Ian Hines said: “It’s
fantastic to be able to get our mental health mission the coverage it warrants on such a big
stage as the NASC Awards – in front of the best in the scaffolding business. I am truly honored
to have won this President’s Award, up against some really great people who really deserved
recognition.
“I would like to say a big thanks to Matt Harthill for all he’s done and is doing working alongside
me to buck the trend of mental illness in our industry, to our boss, Stuart Robinson for
supporting all of our aims so whole-heartedly from the top and really understanding what we do
makes a diference, and for SHEQ Director Mark Collinson, who’s been a brilliant source of
support for me and Matt and our mental health matters work. I would also like to thank Simon
Robinson of the NASC for his support and the work he does in the background pushing for
funding for mental health.
“My proudest moment has been helping set up and training a community group in the East end
of London on behalf of Balfour Beatty. They now run their own mental health drop-in clinic and
IAN HINES WINS NASC PRESIDENT’S AWARD AND
LYNDON SGB NET A BRACE OF RUNNER-UP AWARDS
23rd November 2021
support group there that to use their words ‘has saved many lives’ – which is what it’s all about.
And it can’t be ignored that the success of our Lyndon SGB mental health network has been
fortified by the buy-in from senior management all taking time to do the course.”
Lyndon SGB, Managing Director, Stuart Robinson, said: “Wow…! What a win for Ian. The work he is
doing on mental health deQnes going above and beyond. And to be recognized by his peers in
our scaffolding and access industry is just fantastic – and very well deserved. A lot of Ian’s work
is unseen, but I defnitely see the positive feedback from clients and individuals alike – and now
from the NASC; the trade body for our sector. Brilliant stuff
“I Qrmly believe Ian’s award is in deep recognition for the attitude not just Ian and his team here
at Lyndon SGB have taken, but how our sector has approached the issue of mental health.
Hopefully we now work in a world where positive mental health is taken seriously and
supported by all of us.

 

 

 

 

 

The Challenge

In a time that can be both unpredictable and mentally demanding as the Covid-19 pandemic, the East Wick and Sweetwater (EWS) Team have been working to support our local communities where we can. After all, a healthy project needs healthy communities, which in turn needs healthy stakeholders.

We have previously worked with Economy of Hours (ECHO) to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to locals via our scaffold subcontractor Lyndon SGB who are on a drive to raise awareness of the issues. ECHO had identified locals in East London who had been hugely affected by COVID-19 in economic and social terms, that would hugely benefit from it being delivered.

The Measures

It was felt by the EWS team that not only physical health but mental health should be looked after, therefore  undertaking more training would provide the tools to arm the community to support Youth groups in custom House, East London throughout this trying period and beyond.

Lyndon SGB delivered two courses across a week, each with 8 youth workers from various Youth groups. The training covers heavy but essential topics including recognising symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicide all of which have increased since the beginning of the pandemic.

 

 

The attendees felt Lyndon SGB created a safe environment both to speak openly but with the added complications of ensuring COVID-safe facilities. The courses allowed each of them gaining the recognised Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification, accredited by Mental Health First Aid England.

Through the connections made by ECHO and Civic we were able to advertise the course to individuals who can make a difference to the lives of local young people and support them during this time and going forwards.

The Results

Across the days of training, 17 people were taken through the basics of Mental Health First Aid and put through deep introspective lessons on how to approach youth mental health and support those people who come to them for guidance and advice.

  • 2x 2-day courses through October 2020
  • Free provision of training worth £4,800
  • 17 attendees accredited across both courses
  • Local Youths being supported in recognising symptoms of poor mental health