Swindon Mindful Employer Network - May 2024

We’re welcoming mindful employers from across Swindon and the local area to join us for crucial discussions surrounding mental health and employee wellbeing in the workplace. Helping you to foster an understanding, supportive and productive workplace for you and your employees.

During our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series, which is in partnership Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind and Swindon Borough Council, we’ll discuss different challenges and issues that employers might be faced with.

For our event in May we will be hosting a virtual event where we'll be joined from expert speakers to discuss the topic of embracing individuality in the workplace. Our speakers will cover LGBTQI+ & Mental Health in the Workplace, Menstrual health and Menopause, and Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our speakers include:

• Beckett Frith from National Mind, covering the topic of LGBTQI+ & Mental Health in the Workplace

Beckett is a transgender man who has worked for Mind in London since 2019. He’s worked with the LGBTQIA+ Network to support Mind’s attendance in Pride events across the country, and has spoken on behalf of Mind at Trans Pride in Brighton.

• Karen Heavan, Employee Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Lead from Swindon Borough Council will be discussing the topic of menstrual health and menopause.

Karen will be delving into the topic of gynaecological and reproductive health, discussing some of the statistics and challenges that women face in the UK with menstruation and menopause in the workplace. She'll discuss how having an open culture in your organisation to discuss these issues can support employee wellbeing and create an inclusive and productive workforce. Finally, Karen will explain some of the ways you can low cost and simple implement solutions to support your employees.

• Sara Bhavani from Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, speaking about Mental Health Awareness Week and this years theme of movement.

Sara Bhavani, Mental Health Trainer, is employed by Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind to deliver training aimed at assisting organisations in optimising the mental health and well-being of their teams. Her role involves identifying problem areas and equipping teams with tools to manage challenges and cultivate resilience. With extensive experience in the mental health field, Sara will provide insights aligned with the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week - "Movement: Moving for our Mental Health" and what employers can do to support their staff.

We will release details for our other speakers shortly.

Who can attend?

Whether you run a small business with a tight knit group of employees or are in a managerial role for a larger organisation, you’ll be able to leave the event with newfound guidance from our expert speakers to help your team thrive and flourish.

Sign up to our fully funded event series today!

About Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind offers mental health support through counselling, therapy, and community programs. They provide information, and workshops, fostering well-being and aiding recovery. Their services focus on promoting mental wellness and aiding individuals in their journey toward improved mental health and resilience.

About Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council is the local authority of the Borough of Swindon in Wiltshire. Swindon Borough council serves a population of over 230,000 and employs over 2,000 members of staff. The council is responsible for a wide range of services that serve the local population, these include adult & Childrens social care services, schools, housing and planning and waste collection. Swindon is a hub for businesses and organisations outside of London, and economic development is an important focus for the local authority. By 2030 Swindon aims to have “all the positive characteristics of a British city with one of the UK’s most successful economies; a low-carbon environment with compelling cultural, retail and leisure opportunities and excellent infrastructure”.

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