Trade Direct Insurance. Part of Kelliher Insurance Group
Menu

Need a hand? Get expert support from a real human. Call free 8am-5.30pm, Mon-Fri

0800 0280 380 or

Blog

Rising costs getting on top of you? Support for tradespeople

Rising costs getting on top of you? Support for tradespeople

22 May 2026

If rising costs are starting to weigh on you, you’re not alone. Simple ways to take the edge off and find mental health support that fits around the job.
Read more
Rising material costs and insurance: what tradespeople need to check

Rising material costs and insurance: what tradespeople need to check

22 May 2026

Rising material costs can affect your insurance cover more than you think. Find out what tradespeople should review to avoid underinsurance.
Read more
Mental health in the trades: the pressure no one talks about

Mental health in the trades: the pressure no one talks about

16 March 2026

Mental health in the trades is often overlooked. We explore the pressures facing UK tradespeople and where to find practical support.
The impact of Mental Health on UK Trades

The impact of Mental Health on UK Trades

16 March 2026

Top 5 Wellbeing Tips for Tradies

Top 5 Wellbeing Tips for Tradies

16 March 2026

Working in the trades is tough - physically, financially, and emotionally.
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the Trades

The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the Trades

16 March 2026

Working in the trades has always demanded skill, physical strength, long hours and unwavering resilience. But behind the scenes, many tradespeople are struggling far more than the industry often admits.
Spot the Signs - When a Mate Might be at Risk | Trade Direct Insurance

Spot the Signs - When a Mate Might be at Risk | Trade Direct Insurance

16 March 2026

While you might notice straight away if someone pulls a muscle or injures their hand, spotting when a mate is struggling mentally can be much harder.
Facing Down Stigma in the Trades

Facing Down Stigma in the Trades

16 March 2026

In the trades, toughness is part of the job. The pressure is constant and, for many, completely invisible.
1 in 3 tradespeople say their job is damaging their mental health as rising costs fuel crisis

1 in 3 tradespeople say their job is damaging their mental health as rising costs fuel crisis

16 March 2026

New research reveals one in three tradies say their job is harming their mental wellbeing, with cost pressures, workload and theft fears driving stress
The Tool Theft Bill

The Tool Theft Bill

10 March 2026

How will the new Tool Theft Bill (known formally as The Theft of Tools of Trade Sentencing Bill) affect you? 

Popular products

Trade Direct Insurance Services Limited (company number 1580129). Registered trading address Mill Pool House, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EY. Trade Direct Insurance Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm registration number 307734. You can check this by visiting the FCA website at https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-services-register or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768

© Trade Direct Insurance Services Ltd; All Rights Reserved.