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BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Men's mental health group Andysmanclub is coming to Taunton
A suicide prevention charity is meeting for the first time to offer open discussions about men's mental named after a man called Andrew Roberts who took his own life, will be running sessions in Taunton in group says it will run free peer-to-peer support sessions each week, where men can speak openly to each other and share their South West area lead for the charity, Steve Doyle, said: "Having a space where you can go along and speak very openly to people who may have gone through similar things, and get what you're talking about, can be very powerful in helping you move on." Mr Doyle said anyone who identifies as a man and is over 18 years old can come along to one of the sessions, which will take place every Monday evening at Nightingale Lodge on E Reach."Everyone has some kind of struggle with their mental health at some point during their lives," Mr Doyle said."I came to Andysmanclub in January 2022. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression."I was more honest there than I was in my counselling sessions or towards my family and friends. There were guys there who had been in similar situations, and were further along the line from it."Mr Doyle said there is "no pressure" to share anything, everyone who attends is invited to speak as much or little as they would like."The first night is always nerve racking because you put the sign outside and you never know how many people will come along," he added.
The Age
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Murdoch mums and bubs hospital hits another hurdle as builder goes bust
Murdoch Women and Babies Hospital builder Webuild has revealed it purchased the interest of its joint venture partner, Roberts Co, weeks before the company was placed in voluntary administration. News of Roberts Co's collapse this week cast doubt over the ability of the Italian construction giant to build the $1.8 billion facility after it and Roberts Co were put in the hot seat in December. Roberts Co, owned by billionaire Andrew Roberts, was placed in administration earlier this week. In a statement, Webuild downplayed Roberts Co's stake in the WA Life joint venture, and revealed it had purchased its interests a few weeks ago, noting the company was in financial distress. A spokeswoman said the purchase was made with the WA government's permission and that Webuild was close to announcing a deal. 'Since being named as preferred [builder] in December 2024, WA Life and the state government have been working closely and collaboratively to finalise the contract,' she said. 'During this period, Roberts Co, who held a minor participation interest in WA Life, have advised that they wished to withdraw from the WA Life team. 'Both the state and WA Life have agreed to this request, whilst ensuring that all critical resources continue to be available for delivery. 'Over recent months the state and Webuild as WA Life have continued negotiations, in the same open and collaborative manner, and are close to finalising all aspects of the contract for the new hospital facilities
Sydney Morning Herald
15-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Murdoch mums and bubs hospital hits another hurdle as builder goes bust
Murdoch Women and Babies Hospital builder Webuild has revealed it purchased the interest of its joint venture partner, Roberts Co, weeks before the company was placed in voluntary administration. News of Roberts Co's collapse this week cast doubt over the ability of the Italian construction giant to build the $1.8 billion facility after it and Roberts Co were put in the hot seat in December. Roberts Co, owned by billionaire Andrew Roberts, was placed in administration earlier this week. In a statement, Webuild downplayed Roberts Co's stake in the WA Life joint venture, and revealed it had purchased its interests a few weeks ago, noting the company was in financial distress. A spokeswoman said the purchase was made with the WA government's permission and that Webuild was close to announcing a deal. 'Since being named as preferred [builder] in December 2024, WA Life and the state government have been working closely and collaboratively to finalise the contract,' she said. 'During this period, Roberts Co, who held a minor participation interest in WA Life, have advised that they wished to withdraw from the WA Life team. 'Both the state and WA Life have agreed to this request, whilst ensuring that all critical resources continue to be available for delivery. 'Over recent months the state and Webuild as WA Life have continued negotiations, in the same open and collaborative manner, and are close to finalising all aspects of the contract for the new hospital facilities
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Coventry men's mental health group launches second weekly session
A club to support men with mental health issues is having to expand to meet Man Club, a national suicide prevention charity that was set up in 2016 and now has more than 270 groups around the country, is increasing its offering in launching its first weekly meeting in the city last year, it has been so successful that it is about to start running a second Scott Elliott said: "It's absolutely mind-blowing, to be honest, the numbers have gone through the roof, and we just can't keep up at the moment." Andy's Man Club was set up in memory of Andrew Roberts, who took his own life in 2016 at the age of says more than 5,800 men attend groups across the country each week. Mr Elliott, 55, set up Coventry's first group at Coombe Hall, Brandon, in November, five years after he attended his first meeting as a client in Stafford - which he credits with saving his first session was attended by 25 men. The latest one, on Monday, was attended by 41."It just goes to show that it's massively needed," he month, another meeting will begin at the Blind Resource Session in Earlsdon."So we now have one on two sides of the city," said Mr Elliott. "It's fantastic, to be honest."Andy's Man Club says suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 54 and, according to the latest figures, there are three times as many suicides among men as there are Elliott said men often struggle to open up about their feelings, and taking the decision to seek help is often the "biggest step" they can take."A lot of them feel broken," he said. "To see the change in people when they walk through the door, even that very first night... It's a massive weight lifted off their shoulders." Andy's Man Club meets at Coombe Hall in Brandon each Monday at 19:00. From 16 June, there will also be a meeting at the same time at the Blind Resource Session in local groups can be found on the charity's help and advice is available at BBC Action Line. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
AU Financial Review
29-04-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Investa eyes June to restart stalled Roberts Co housing project
Construction on Investa's stalled $450 million build-to-rent development in Melbourne could resume by June if a new builder can be appointed to replace failed contractor Roberts Co, which went into administration last month, sources close to the fund manager said. The decision by Rich List businessman Andrew Roberts to call administrators into his Victorian company shuttered the Footscray housing site as well as separate Craigieburn site where ESR is developing Amazon's biggest warehouse in the southern hemisphere.
