COMMENT


#InThisTogether F


rom the beginning of the pandemic, SELECT has adopted the hashtag #InThisTogether. We wanted to ensure that whatever information or advice we provided,


we always sought to acknowledge that we were all working together and supporting each other across the industry. The huge amount of information and advice we have provided through our website, social media channels, e-newsletter, CABLEtalk and, of course, not forgetting our telephone and email support to Members, has provided continuous and invaluable support. As a trade association, I am aware that this is part of our role, but I am very proud of the ‘above and beyond’ attitude our staff have shown, and the way they have led on the message that we are all in this together. This spirit of working together has extended to the wider construction


“I am very proud of the ‘above and beyond’ attitude our staff have shown and the way they have led on the message that we’re in this together”


sector across Scotland, through the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum, which has brought together nearly 30 of the main construction trade and professional bodies. It was therefore both signifi cant and pleasing that immediately after the announcement of the latest lockdown rules, the Forum was asked to attend a meeting with Fiona Hyslop, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture and Kevin Stewart, the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning. Both expressed their gratitude


SUPPORTING THE VACCINE ROLLOUT


SELECT is throwing its weight behind the COVID-19 vaccination rollout by off ering our training facility at T e Walled Garden as a centre for delivering the jags. It’s part of our eff orts to continue to


support the fi ght against coronavirus while we’re all #InT isTogether. We have been in touch with the


Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Off ers of Support access point to let them know about the site’s potential to be used as a vaccination centre. T e facility at our HQ in Penicuik,


Midlothian, is fully compliant with health and safety standards, which are obviously a primary consideration in all SELECT training programmes. T e centre is equipped with a defi brillator on site as


well as a kitchen, toilets and a rest room, and there’s also ample parking. SELECT has played a leading role in the fi ght against this terrible virus for nearly a year now, particularly in its initiation of, and participation in, the CICV Forum.


We hope that our


training centre can help the vaccination eff ort and we’re ready to work closely with the health board teams if it’s needed. We’ll also continue to keep our Members updated with vaccination advice.


for the work the sector was carrying out and paid tribute to the industry’s eff orts in keeping to the lockdown regulations and reminding everyone that they must keep working hard to ensure there are no signifi cant COVID outbreaks. Another good example of #InThisTogether. I am also pleased to report that SELECT, via its Branches, has made a £1,000 donation to the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) to help it continue its vital work during the pandemic. The charity has made a signifi cant contribution to the wellbeing of those who work in the industry. The funds will help the EIC as it off ers fi nancial assistance, emotional support and a range of other practical advice and guidance to the electrical sector. Yet again, another example of #InThisTogether. Finally, I’d like to thank all of you who have helped bring regulation of the industry a step closer. A second consultation on protection of title closed on 12 February and your contributions and ongoing support will help send a strong message that the industry is #InThisTogether and wants to see a safer, regulated sector.


Alan Wilson


Managing Director, SELECT


CABLEtalk FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 5


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