Karbon retains Better Health at Work award

Some the Karbon Homes Mental Health Allies who have completed the Mental Health First Aid Training.

We are delighted that we have once again retained the Better Health at Work Award and received ‘Ambassador’ status. This is given to only a handful of employers who demonstrate long-term commitment and outstanding practice in workplace health and wellbeing.

The ‘Better Health at Work Award’ recognises the efforts of employers in the North East and Cumbria to promote good health and wellbeing in the workplace. Receiving it is recognition of the positive working culture we’ve built and our focus on addressing health issues in the workplace.

The award focuses on all aspects of health and wellbeing. By highlighting key health topics, the programme enables organisations to target their efforts where they are most needed and support their employees more effectively. 

Iain Herdman, Group Director of People and Organisational Development at Karbon Homes, said: "I’m incredibly proud that we’ve retained the Better Health at Work Award because it reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people genuinely feel supported and valued. It also highlights that we’ve not just met the standard once but have continued our commitment to supporting our colleagues’ wellbeing year after year, which is central to who we are as an organisation.

It is no surprise that mental health remains a top priority, and we take our responsibility to support colleagues’ mental wellbeing very seriously. We offer a range of free benefits that colleagues can access from day one and we have established a network of Mental Health Allies to promote awareness of these resources and provide support. These are trained colleagues who have completed Mental Health First Aid training and over the past three years we have trained 76 people across the organisation. We have also made a concerted effort to engage more male colleagues in the programme and are delighted that men now make up 30% of our Mental Health Allies.

We are proud of the progress made in supporting our colleagues but recognise there is still more to do. We therefore remain committed to continued investment in both the Better Health at Work Award and in initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of our colleagues.”