The NHIC Podcast

Taking a holistic approach to supporting your team

“Taking a holistic approach to supporting your team” is episode four of our six-part special mental health podcast series.

We’ll be discussing the importance of training, better management, communications and having resources available to support mental health in the workplace.

In this episode, we welcome Martin Lockham from Mates in Mind and Louise Auld from HIES Consumer Code and consumer protection schemes DGCOS and HICS.

Our special metal health series of podcasts is sponsored by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman (DGCOS): https://www.dgcos.org.uk/ , HICS Consumer Protection: https://www.hicsscheme.org.uk/ and HIES Consumer Code: Renewable Energy Installation Protection Scheme: https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/

Mates in Mind is a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health. We promote and lead on the development of positive mental wellbeing within the workplace. Mates in Mind works across industries, focusing on construction, as well as related sectors including transport, logistics, manufacturing, and others.

The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme is a consumer protection organisation designed to bring peace of mind to homeowners. DGCOS Ombudsman Scheme Visit our Installers Site Home About Consumer Advice - Important information about your protection Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) George Clarke Accreditation Ombudsman.

HICS is a leading consumer protection organisation that can cover a wide range of home improvement installations carried out by one of their accredited members.

HEIS Consumer Code is a Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) approved Consumer Code, HIES is a leading consumer protection organisation covering the installation of home energy products.

Resources and useful links from the episode:

Visit the Mates In Mind website: https://www.matesinmind.org/

Visit the NHIC website: https://nhic.org.uk/

Managing Loneliness and Working Away From Home

“Managing loneliness and working away from home” is episode three of our six-part special mental health podcast series.

We’ll be discussing:

• Statistics on how much loneliness is an issue.
• Strategies to manage loneliness and working away from home.
• Hubs around the UK that can help and support.
• Drugs and alcohol and strategies for coping.

In this episode, we welcome Tony Steel from Band of Builders and Jonathon Moorhouse from HIES Consumer Code and consumer protection schemes DGCOS and HICS.

Our special metal health series of podcasts is sponsored by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman (DGCOS): https://www.dgcos.org.uk/ , HICS Consumer Protection: https://www.hicsscheme.org.uk/ and HIES Consumer Code: Renewable Energy Installation Protection Scheme: https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/

Band of Builders is the National Construction Charity providing practical, financial and wellbeing support for members of the UK construction industry and their families who face adversity due to illness, injury or life-changing circumstances.

Resources and useful links from the episode:

Visit the Band Of Builders website: https://bandofbuilders.org/

Visit the Andy Mans Club website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Visit the Mates In Mind website: https://www.matesinmind.org/

Visit the Lighthouse website: https://www.lighthousecare.org/

Visit the StepChange website: https://www.stepchange.org/

Visit the Samaritans website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Visit the NHIC website: https://nhic.org.uk/

How To Achieve Work-Life Balance and Manage Demands

“How to achieve work/life balance and manage demands” is episode two of our six-part special mental health podcast series.

In this episode, we welcome Michael McGougan, Head of Membership from HIES Consumer Code and consumer protection schemes DGCOS and HICS, and George Jones from Cahill Renewables.

Top takeaways from the episode:

• Prioritise tasks to help with work/life balance
• Use lists to structure long-term, short term and immediate tasks and goals
• Structuring your day to be proactive, rather than reactive
• Understand yourself as well as your audience
• Delegation is empowering others
• Plan and give yourself time to reflect
• Prioritise mental health for yourself and your team members

Our special metal health series of podcasts is sponsored by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman (DGCOS): https://www.dgcos.org.uk/ , HICS Consumer Protection: https://www.hicsscheme.org.uk/ and HIES Consumer Code: Renewable Energy Installation Protection Scheme: https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/

Resources and useful links from the episode:

Visit the Cahill Renewables website: https://www.cahillrenewables.co.uk/

Visit the NHIC website: https://nhic.org.uk/

Mental Health Support in the Home Improvement, Renewables Sectors and for Tradespeople

“Mental Health Support in the Home Improvement, Renewables Sectors and for Tradespeople” is episode one of our six-part special mental health and well-being podcast series.

In this episode, we welcome Hannah Vickers, Chief of Staff at MACE Group and Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of HIES Consumer Code and talk about how mental health and well-being impact productivity in the sector. 

Our special metal health series of podcasts is sponsored by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman (DGCOS): https://www.dgcos.org.uk/, HICS Consumer Protection: https://www.hicsscheme.org.uk/ and HIES Consumer Code: Renewable Energy Installation Protection Scheme: https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/

Resources and useful links from the episode:

Visit the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) website: https://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/

Visit the MACE Group website: https://www.macegroup.com/

Visit the Institute of Civil Engineers website: https://www.ice.org.uk/ 

Visit the NHIC website: https://nhic.org.uk/

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Within The RMI Sector, The Importance Of Skilled Workers In The Sector And Their Impact On Construction

Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero-carbon homes.

In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Mark Harrison from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

The CIOB are the Chartered Institute of Building, and we stand for the science, ethics and practice of built environments across the world. Everything we do is to improve the quality of life for those using and creating the built environment.

In the episode, Anna and Mark discuss the importance of those working in the RMI sector and their impact on construction as a whole.

They also discuss the crucial issues of equality, diversity and inclusion within the whole sector.

Visit the COIB website:

CIOB 5-year corporate plan: https://www.ciob.org/institute-governance/corporate-plan

Sign the charter link: https://www.ciob.org/specialreport/charter/diversityandinclusion

The podcast is kindly sponsored by NHIC Members:

Corgi Services Limited

Recticel

Envirovent

For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit the following:

https://nhic.org.uk/  and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/ 

To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC 

Crown Commercial Service Launch Their Brand New Game Changing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.

In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Mark Woods from Crown Commercial Service, who has exciting news about a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) that allows micro-SMEs and local tradespeople to access government-funded home improvement works for local authorities, housing associations, and other publicly owned housing providers.

Mark talks about the difference will this new Dynamic Purchasing System make to tradespeople in the domestic repair maintenance and home improvement industry

Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.

The URL for the DPS website is https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6241

To use the DPS system, access documents and start the onboarding process, suppliers can head over to https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#buildingcleaningservices and scroll down to Housing Maintenance & Repair.

The podcast is kindly sponsored by NHIC Members:

Corgi Services Limited

Recticel

Envirovent

For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:

https://nhic.org.uk/  and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/ 

To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC 

The Benefits of Consumer Protection Schemes In The Home Improvement Sectors

Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.

In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Faisal Hussain, CEO at DGCOS, HICS and HIES.

Faisal talks about the benefits of Consumer Protection Schemes across the double glazing, renewables and general home improvement sectors and how members are vetted and accredited so that consumers are protected, which builds trust in quality and work practices across the sectors.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.

To follow DGCOS, HICS and HEIS on social media, search for @HIES_Scheme and @DGCOS

For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:

https://nhic.org.uk/  and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/ 

To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC 

Digital Innovation to Provide Solutions to Real-World Challenges Within the RMI and Construction Sectors.

Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.

In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Harry Tyndall, CRO at Snap IT Ltd. A company that provides on-demand deliveries for tradespeople.

Harry talks about the benefits of using new and emerging digital technologies to help tradespeople access the supply chain for spare parts to fix boilers and toilets and other important facilities in consumer houses. Instead of waiting days for parts to be ordered.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.

To follow Snap IT on social media please search for @snapitshop

For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:

https://nhic.org.uk/  and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/ 

To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC 

Creating Systems That Make A Positive Difference In The RMI Industry To Help Consumers Facing a Cost Of Living Crisis

Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.

In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Taskforce Member at the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

Brian talks about the benefits of creating systems that support the RMI industry instead of bogging it down, the future of the industry and how young people can get involved and the issues facing consumers during a cost of living crisis and how we can come together as an industry to help develop solutions.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.

To follow The Federation of Master Builders on social media please search for @fmbuilders and https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-leadership-council/ for the CLC on LinkedIn.

For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:

https://nhic.org.uk/  and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/ 

To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC 

Culture Change Through Community with Maria Coulter

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