This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, and across PTSG we’re taking the opportunity to reinforce something that matters to all of us: the actions we are taking to look after our people.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a moment for reflection, but for us it’s also a reminder of the work that goes on every day. Many people experience stress, anxiety, loneliness or low mood at different points in life. These struggles are common, and support is available. We want everyone connected to PTSG — colleagues, families and friends — to know that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Kindness plays a big role. Checking in on a friend, listening without judgement, or offering encouragement can have a real and lasting impact. Sometimes the smallest actions mean the most to someone who is struggling.
We are proud to have almost 100 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Group, supported by Terry Wilcock, our Group Health and Wellbeing Director. This network is there to provide support, guidance and a listening ear whenever it’s needed.
Greg Ward, Chief Executive, said: “I truly believe that how we look after each other isn’t defined by what we say — it’s defined by what we do. Real support shows up in everyday actions: checking in, listening and being there when it matters most. Mental Health Awareness Week is good for reflecting and reminding, but our work here is never done. This is a subject that needs to be front and centre in our minds, every minute of every day.”
Throughout the week, we are sharing practical ways to support the wellbeing of our people and those around them.
If anyone needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out — to a colleague, a manager, or one of our Mental Health First Aiders. We are all in this together.
