The UK Sprayers Association (UKSA) is delighted to announce that Daryl Robinson will be joining the organisation as an official Mental Health Ambassador.
Daryl will play a key role in supporting UKSA members through regular online sessions focused on mental health, business pressures, social media, and personal wellbeing within the trades.
As part of his role, Daryl will host regular monthly Zoom calls exclusively for UKSA members.
These sessions will create an open and supportive environment where members can discuss topics including:
The aim is to create honest conversations around challenges many people experience but rarely talk about openly.
The decorating and spray finishing industries have changed significantly in recent years, with social media creating both opportunities and additional pressure for business owners.
Constant comparison, unrealistic expectations, online criticism, and the pressure to always appear successful can all affect mental wellbeing.
UKSA recognises that supporting members means looking beyond technical skills and business growth — and focusing on the person behind the business too.
Daryl’s involvement reflects UKSA’s wider commitment to building a supportive and connected community within the spray finishing industry.
The monthly calls will give members:
The association hopes these sessions will encourage more openness around mental health and help reduce the isolation many self-employed tradespeople experience.
Mental health is becoming an increasingly important conversation across the trades, and UKSA is proud to be taking proactive steps to support its members in meaningful ways.
With Daryl Robinson joining as Mental Health Ambassador, UKSA continues its mission of supporting not just professional standards within the industry - but the wellbeing of the people driving it forward every day.
