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Date and time
Thu, 4 Sep 2025 09:30 - 11:00 BST.
Location
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Fire Fly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EYAgenda
09:30 - 09:40 - Arrival and Networking
09:40 - 09:45 - Welcome from Business West, Swindon Borough Council and S&G Mind
09:45 - 10:05 - Rachel Weavan, The ESP Colour
10:05 - 10:25 - Rachael Williams, Suicide Prevention UK
10:25 - 10:40 - Speaker 3 (to be announced)
10:40 - 11:00 - Facilitated discussion and Q&A
Open to audience, led by Business West & Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind.
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Swindon Mindful Employer Network presents:
From Awareness to Action: Suicide Prevention & Workplace Happiness
Join fellow mindful employers from Swindon and the local area for vital discussions on mental health and employee wellbeing in the workplace.
As part of our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series, in partnership with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind and Swindon Borough Council, this event will focus on Happiness at Work and explore suicide prevention, aligned with World Suicide Prevention Day in September. Gain insights, hear real-world experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations to create a supportive work environment.
Why Attend?
It is important to explore how your business can foster a workplace that is inclusive, resilient, and thriving. This event offers insights and practical strategies from expert speakers to better enable happiness at work, and how to recognise and address mental health issues to support suicide prevention.
Key Takeaways:
- Mental Health Support: Prioritise well-being in the workplace.
- Wellness Strategies: Best practices for physical and mental health.
- Happiness & Productivity: Boost engagement through well-being.
- Early Intervention: Recognise and address mental health issues early.
- Suicide Prevention: Equip your team with knowledge and resources.
Our Expert Speakers:
- Rachel Weaven, from The ESP Colour, will join us to cover ‘Happiness at Work’.
- Rachael Williams, from Suicide Prevention UK will discuss Suicide Prevention within the workplace.
Further speakers will be announced shortly
Who Should Attend?
Anyone in the Swindon region and further afield is welcome to join us! The event will be of particular interest to:
- Business owners, HR professionals, and team leaders
- Mental Health, Wellbeing & EDI champions in the workplace
- Anyone looking to build a supportive and informed work culture
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”.
