Wessex Water has been working in partnership with Wiltshire Mind to produce an animated mental health awareness video, highlighting the common issues associated with mental ill health.
The video is part of a range of training developed for Wessex Water employees who deal with customers in vulnerable circumstances as part of their day-to-day job roles.
One in four people in the UK is affected by mental health issues each year - the water company is supporting a nationwide show of support. This week marks national Mental Health Awareness Week organised by the Mental Health Foundation.
Director of customer policy and engagement Sue Lindsay commented:
"Mental health is no longer a taboo subject and we're keen to keep staff updated and informed about how they can support customers living with mental ill health, as well as their colleagues, friends or family members."
“Help and reassurance should be at hand for anyone whose day-to-day life is being affected by stress, anxiety or depression."
Wiltshire Mind is not funded by national Mind or by any of the statutory authorities – the organisation relies on fund raising to raise the money they need for their work.
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.

Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water.
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.