Working in the trade is a juggle. Keeping jobs on track, running a business, tackling rising costs and dealing with the physical demands of life on the tools all take their toll.
This report, based on a survey of over 650 tradespeople, explores the relationship between health, wellbeing and financial resilience. From unpredictable income and financial pressures to stress, burnout and the long-term impact of illness or injury, it reveals the realities of working in the trade.
The findings show how closely both physical and mental health are linked with income. Time away from work doesn’t just affect recovery, it can have a lasting impact on earnings, household finances and family life.
What’s inside?
- Why rising costs are now the biggest source of mental pressure for UK tradespeople
- The health and wellbeing challenges having the greatest impact on the industry
- What happens when illness, injury or burnout forces people off the tools
- The financial consequences of taking time away from work
- How tradespeople are looking after their physical and mental wellbeing
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