16.05.2025

Mental health walks

Jason McCrae, a project manager for UK based rental company Nationwide Platforms' has launched a weekly mental health walking initiative in Warwick, as part of the company's broader wellbeing strategy.

McCrae launched a local chapter of the Men Walking and Talking initiative in December 2024, which has grown to include 26 regular participants.
Please register to see all images

The local Warwick walking team

The weekly walks, which take place every Wednesday at 19:00 from Warwick Racecourse, form part of a national network that now spans 37 locations across 16 counties.

McCrae, a certified Mental Health First Aider, said: "It's brilliant to be able to take what I've learned from the walking and talking groups and apply it to an entirely different context. Nationwide Platforms has been hugely supportive in raising awareness of this initiative and in supporting my efforts as a Mental Health First Aider both in and outside of work."
Please register to see all images

Jason McCrae

Nationwide human resources director Charlie Stanley added: "We want every employee to feel supported - whether they're dealing with everyday stress or something more serious. That's why we've built a culture that doesn't just 'tick the box' on mental health but genuinely prioritises it."

The initiative coincides with 'Mental Health Awareness Week', which is this week.