Water Solutions Ireland

WSI Marks World Mental Health Day with PIPS Hope and Support 💚

Ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, we welcomed Raymond Flynn, an active volunteer with PIPS Hope and Support Charity and Ursula, Community Development Officer with PIPS, to WSI yesterday for a mental health awareness session. 💬

This year's theme, “Lived Experience Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”, resonates strongly with Raymond's visit. He spoke openly about his personal journey with mental health, and we greatly appreciate the courage it took to share his story with our team.
His honest and engaging talk made a real impression, reminding us how important it is to listen, learn from others and look out for one another. 🤝

Ursula also spoke about the vital work the PIPS charity does in supporting people who may be struggling with their mental health, those in crisis and families bereaved by su***de. 🫶

We're proud to support PIPS Hope and Support through a donation to help them continue their invaluable work in our local community.. We'll also be supporting their Christmas campaign, helping the charity reach those who may need a little extra support during the festive season.

A huge thank you to Raymond and Ursula for their time, honesty and for helping us keep these important conversations going. 👏 💙 💚

Welcome to the WSI Team Jessica!💙💚👋

We’re delighted to welcome Jessica Trainor, our new Marketing & Communications Apprentice to Water Solutions Ireland.

Jessica has joined our Marketing Department, supporting our marketing, social media, communications, and business development activities.

This week, she also began her Higher-Level Apprenticeship at Southern Regional College, studying for a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Digital Marketing, Advertising & Communications.

It’s a great opportunity to combine study with real-world experience and develop her skills within the engineering and water industry.

We’re delighted to have you on board, Jessica — welcome to the team again!🥳

💛 Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re highlighting the importance of talking openly, looking out for one another and creating a workplace where people feel supported to ask for help.

At Water Solutions Ireland, we have three trained Mental Health First Aiders, and we’re members of the Lighthouse Charity, providing colleagues with access to free, confidential mental health and crisis support.

On Tuesday, a number of our team also took part in the ‘Preventing Su***de in the Construction Industry’ webinar with Emily Pearson, CEO of Wellbeing Lead Academy, helping to build awareness and understanding around su***de prevention.

Looking ahead, we’re working towards an organisational system aligned with BS 30480:2025, supporting a more proactive approach to su***de prevention.

There is always more we can do. By starting conversations and looking out for each other, we can help create a workplace where no one feels they have to struggle alone. 💙💚