Poor mental health and wellbeing at work is most common in the public sector – in education, health and social care, prisons, emergency services, and local and central government. It is exacerbated by the fact that 48 percent of people do not tell their employers about mental health problems for fear of losing their job.
Creating an environment where staff feel safe to ask for help and receive the support they need, from both management and colleagues, can make a huge difference
Join us on 25 November as we examine how to create an environment in which people feel confident about discussing their mental health struggles, and explore examples of good practice to promote the wellbeing of everyone at work.
09:30 Registration and Refreshments
09:55 Welcome from the Chair
Session 1: Understanding Wellbeing at Work
- Age gradient – the youngest employees experience poor mental health to a much higher degree
- The impact of work – high workload, bullying, too many priorities and targets
- The impact of personal life – family stress, bereavements, fatigue
10:00 Keynote Address
Senior Policymaker
10:15 Questions and Discussion
10:30 Kate Hinder, Wellbeing Adviser, Business in the Community (see the report Mental Health at Work 2019 Report: Scotland Focus – Time to Take Ownership)
10:50 David Walker, Accredited specialist in Employment Law, Partner, Morton Fraser
11:10 Questions and Discussion
11:20 Refreshments and Networking
Session 2: Positive Environments and Providing Tailored Support
- Embedding the promotion of good mental health as a core competency for all staff
- Workplace adjustments and modifications – creating the right environment
- Creating an inclusive and compassionate workplace culture that empowers staff to discuss metal health
11:40 Magnus Wood, Founder, Conscious Work
12:00 Questions and Discussion
12:10 Interactive Discussion facilitated by Magnus Wood, Founder, Counscious Work
Delegates will be divided into small groups to discuss what can be learned from the morning presentations for your own work and organisation. This is an opportunity to explore the changes you could make to your workplace, the associated challenges to implementing change, and how these might be overcome.
12:50 Lunch and Networking
Session 3: Being Part of the Solution to Better Mental Health
- Promoting a range of flexible working options to support wellbeing
- Responsible leadership, equipping line managers, and taking a staff-led approach to change
- Publicly reporting wellbeing performance
13:40 Dr Patty Lozano-Casal, Health, Social Care and Workplace Manager, See Me
14:00 Senior speaker, Smart Working
14:20 Senior speaker, Union Representative or Academic
14:40 Questions and Discussion
14:50 Chair's Closing Remarks
15:00 Close of Event
Please note that all speakers and the agenda are subject to change without notice.
Book now or email or call Adam on 0131 285 1692
If you have an inspiring case study or a project that you think is relevant, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always on the lookout for new speakers.
Rates
Reduced Rate
1 place: £145+VAT
Voluntary/charitable organisations with an annual income of less than £1m
Standard Rate
1 place: £245+ VAT | 2+ places: £195+ VAT per place
Public sector organisations and voluntary/charitable organisations with an annual income over £1m
Private Sector Rate
1 place £295+VAT | 2+ places £245+ VAT per place
Commercial organisations e.g. plc, Ltd, LLP