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Oil and gas industry workers appear to suffer from anxiety and depression more frequently than the general population. Working in the Oil and Gas sector can be demanding and stressful and can impact an employees social, physical and mental state, exacerbated by loneliness and isolation. Peer support can help mitigate certain stressors that the industry can present, allowing for early help before health concerns escalate- an understanding ear at a time of need.
I am passionate about working with our partnership organisations to build a culture of trust, with wellbeing and safety at the forefront. Talk To a Peer will support your business at all stages of it’s peer support journey and beyond if needed!
Peer Support Lead
Why Peer Support?
The importance of wellbeing and it’s impact on safety is clearly evidenced aviation. Peer support programmes have been in existence for many years producing notable success in addressing:
of health consultations were related to mental health, in a study of 51,000 offshore oil and gas employees
Investing in mental health initiatives for your Workforce can return up to 5 times your investment in reduced absence and increased productivity
of offshore workers in the gas and oil industry had psychological disorders including obsessional and phobic anxiety, according to one study
We know that every operation is different, and we pride ourselves at being the most flexible peer support provider in the UK. This flexibility allows us to operate in multiple industries, gaining an understanding of the complexities of each and providing a bespoke solution to suit the uniqueness of each organisation.
Whatever your business the support we provide is directly from your industry, allowing for internal resilience building throughout that sector.
The aim is to get the best help possible in the quickest time frame. Nearly 90% of all requests for support to Talk to a Peer can be resolved by a listening ear that understands the industry and the lifestyle it creates. When additional expert help is required we have a world leading team of Health Professionals who can be called upon, often in conjunction with existing EAP’s. Our holistic model ensures that Peer support volunteers are looked after, mitigating the risks of secondary trauma and our training packages support a whole organisation approach, promoting a healthy and productive workplace.
Good governance is core to the success of any organisation, but takes on an even more fundamental role in safety critical industries where protection is paramount.
Our wellbeing advisory team includes regulatory experts, senior leaders and industry leading medical and health professionals to ensure the best support. We are very proud to be Cyber Essentials certified ensuring data is protected every step of the way.
A wealth of experience and support networks
If you are not yet part of Talk to a Peer and would like to find out more about joining our collaborative partnership