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Date and time
Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:30 - 11:00 GMT.
Location
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
Great Western Way Swindon SN5 8UBAgenda
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 - Speaker 1
10:05 - 10:25 - Speaker 2
10:25 - 10:40 - Jeff Tucker, Best Mates
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:
Opening Up: Understanding Men’s Mental Health
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 Men’s Mental Health and explore the unique mental health struggles that men face, aligning with Men’s Mental Health Month, ‘Movember’ and International Men’s Day taking place in November. Gain insights, hear real-world experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations to create a supportive work environment.
Why Attend?
Poor mental health impacts men and women differently. Expectations of masculinity means that men are less likely to open up to others about their feelings, worries and issues affecting them, which often leads to bottling up emotions and suffering in silence.
It is important to explore how your business can foster a workplace that is informed, supportive, and thriving. This event offers insights and practical strategies from expert speakers to better support positive mental health at work for men, and how to recognise and address the stigmas and unique mental health issues that men experience.
Key Takeaways:
- Increase understanding of men’s mental health
- Identify healthy coping strategies
- Explore mental health services for men
- How to encourage open conversations
- Understand self-care strategies and healthy outlets for stress
- How to foster a supportive work environment for men
Our Expert Speakers:
Jeff Tucker will join us from Best Mates, to talk about real-world experiences of men’s mental health and how to recognise it in the business environment.
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
- Participants in men’s mental health support groups in the community
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”.
