Working Well Together North East

01/10/2026

Refurb & Demolition Event
12th November 2026
The Durham Centre, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham DH1 1TN

This half-day event brings industry professionals together to tackle the health and safety issues that matter most to your business.
For just £25 per person (including refreshments and a buffet lunch), you will get expert insight and industry-led guidance to support safer working practices.

Expert Speaker Lineup:
• Jan Andresen – HSE Principal Specialist Inspector
• Adrian McLean – President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers
• Dr Stephen Ross – Director of Qualitek Safety
• Paul Manning – British Safety Industry Federation Services Manager
• Simon Bull – Castle Group Ltd Managing Director

Key Topics Covered:
• Client responsibilities
• Hidden demolition hazards
• Workplace health surveillance
• Respiratory protection and PPE compliance
• Vibration exposure

Help for the industry, from the industry.

BOOK NOW! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refurb-and-demolition-tickets-2001612761652

31/07/2026

Lighthouse Charity 👏👏👏

New figures underline demand for specialist wellbeing support across the region's construction sector.

11/06/2026

CCTV captures the moment a scaffolder falls 6 metres through 'invisible' skylight

10th June 2026 NewsPress releaseProsecution Scaffolder suffered a broken arm, leg and head injury after falling through skylight Principal contractor failed to properly plan, manage and monitor the roof work Skylight was ‘almost invisible’ to workers Two construction companies have been fined £...

01/05/2026

Yesterday North East Lighthouse Charity members were Live on BBC Radio Newcastle with Anna Foster talking about the incredible work of the charity and why it matters so much across the North East and the wider UK.

Construction can be a tough industry, and no construction worker should ever feel alone. The Lighthouse Charity provides vital emotional, mental and financial wellbeing support to those who need it most.

By having open, honest conversations, we normalise asking for help, we look out for each other, and we build a stronger, healthier industry together.

👉 If you’d like to hear more about the amazing work Lighthouse does, please click the link www.lighthousecharity.org

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ngwv3b

Sarah & Ray explain how Lighthouse are supporting wellbeing in the construction industry.

30/04/2026

Huge thanks to the team at Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd Pilgrim Quarter site for allowing us to speak to the people on site yesterday about all things health and safety, and mental health especially the vital services at the Lighthouse Charity. Big thanks also to speakers volunteers and support teams who bring this all together.

28/04/2026

White Van Roadshows are well received from the industry – minimal disruption on site, ie workers attend the talks in groups of 10-15 for approx 30 mins at a time, rather than being off site at a health and safety event for half a day (minimum). The visit has lasting impact and helps when their own health and safety team need to give toolbox talks etc. There is no financial cost to those hosting the Roadshow other than allowing their workers and subcontractors to attend the half hour sessions, preferably by trade, as the talks can then be tailor-made, and hosts can advertise that they are supporting the White Van Roadshow Tour.

Huge thanks to Morgan Sindall Construction & Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd for hosting our teams on their sites this week. If you are on any of the below sites look out for the team on site.

28/04/2026

Good Luck to the Teams delivering the talks on site today for Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd site teams at St Aidens School project

14/04/2026

Our next events are booked for April. This provides us with an opportunity to deliver 3 short talks direct to the workforce on relevant topics such as Lighthouse Charity services and managing health risks on site. Thanks to Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd & Morgan Sindall Construction for hosting us on their sites.