Health and welfare
The Tata Steel Group believes that investing in the health and welfare of local communities and society generally is part of its duty as a corporate citizen, as well as being in its long-term interest
We provide preventive and curative healthcare facilities in operating areas where community health is poor and local facilities are lacking.
Drug and alcohol abuse
Community drug and alcohol abuse is 30% higher in the towns of Port Talbot and Newport than in the rest of Wales – and, in turn, is 30% higher in Wales than in the rest of the UK. We joined forces with the Gwent Alcohol Project, West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol and Drugs Abuse, the Community Union and key contractors to address the issue. Almost all of our 5,000 employees at Port Talbot and Llanwern attended two-hour alcohol and substance awareness sessions in 2008, and more than 200 line managers have already been trained in how to spot and deal with possible drug or alcohol-related issues.
During the year, 20 employees were given the chance and support to take control of their lives again through rehabilitation – 90% whilst remaining in full-time employment
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