Twin brothers launch digital mental health platform for businesses

Twin brothers from the North East are launching an integrated platform that aims to mitigate the impact of poor mental health in the workplace.

Duncan and Guy Robertson are the co-founders of Dittolo and are launching the digital platform which provides organisations actionable insights so they can actively track, manage and mitigate the impact of mental health in the business while connecting employees with a community of shared lived experiences.

Unlike traditional solutions which the company claims are “underutilised and fragmented”, Dittolo provides actionable insights, risk assessments, and cost impacts that allow organisations to implement “more proactive and preventative” support interventions.

Guy, who has had an internationally focused career in change management, said: “Most organisations simply don’t know the state of employee mental health in the business and can’t effectively quantify the cost. A report by Deloitte revealed poor mental health costs UK businesses an estimated £45bn every year.”

“What we want to do is empower organisations with actionable insights, and provide employees with a safe & trusted space to connect with others who have a shared experience.”

Duncan, who worked in the airline industry for more than 20 years prior to the pandemic, added: “We are seeking to collaborate with organisations and their employees, to shape and define the platform in line with what works for them so we can provide the most effective tools, resources, and support that meet their needs.”

To support the development of their business, Duncan and Guy joined the NatWest’s Purpose-Led Accelerator programme based in the North East. The programme is aimed at entrepreneurs who are “redefining what it means to be a business and supporting a more inclusive and sustainable economy”.

Duncan said: “The Accelerator has been invaluable in terms of upskilling our business-iq and providing a broader operational perspective for our business. We’ve also enjoyed working with other entrepreneurs and learning from them.”

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