As the home improvement industry evolves to meet the demands of safety legislation, decarbonisation, and technological innovation, one issue remains critically important—and too often overlooked: mental health and wellbeing in the trades.
At InstallerSHOW 2025, this topic takes centre stage at the NHIC Knowledge Hub Theatre, where a series of sessions will shine a spotlight on the people behind the projects—installers, contractors, apprentices, and professionals working in high-pressure environments across the UK.
Mental Health in the Trades: Two Dedicated Sessions
We will host two key sessions specifically focused on workforce wellbeing as part of our programs on Wednesday 25th June. These include:
✅ Mental Health on Site: Spotting the Signs & Supporting Your Team
🗓️ Wednesday 25 June, from 11:30 AM
Experts from Band of Builders, Walking on Earth, and CORGI Services will provide practical strategies to help employers and team leaders recognise early signs of stress, open up supportive conversations, and promote mental resilience on site.
✅ Workplace Safety for Home Installers: Mental Health Focus
🗓️ Wednesday 25 June, from 3:00 PM
This session broadens the conversation around workplace safety—from scaffolding and demolition to the psychological pressures of long hours, tight margins, and increasing regulation. Contributors include RetrofitWorks, DGCOS, HICS & HIES, and leading mental health advocates.
CORGI Services: Championing a Safer, More Supportive Industry
Mental health and wellbeing has long been a shared mission for both CORGI Services and the NHIC. As a founding partner of the NHIC’s mental health awareness initiatives and an ongoing supporter of Band of Builders, CORGI continues to advocate for long-term culture change across the trades.
In 2025, CORGI Services will deepen this commitment by:
- Amplifying support resources on social media and through its network
- Promoting safe working environments through its community of licensed businesses
- Investing in education, awareness, and partnerships that prioritise installer wellbeing
The Stats That Can’t Be Ignored
- The suicide rate in construction workers is three times the national average
- Over 60% of tradespeople report experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression due to work
- Less than 30% say they’d feel comfortable talking to a colleague or employer about mental health
These numbers are more than statistics—they represent people, families, and futures. That’s why the conversation at InstallerSHOW matters.
A Holistic View of Safety
As part of its 50th anniversary campaign, NHIC is reinforcing that safe homes begin with safe workers. From technical training to emotional wellbeing, our industry needs to treat workforce development as a whole-person priority.
Join us at the NHIC Knowledge Hub Theatre to be part of this conversation—and help shape a more compassionate and resilient home improvement sector.
📍 InstallerSHOW 2025 – NEC Birmingham, 24–26 June
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