This conference covers a range of initiatives taking place to improve our health work and wellbeing in the South West. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn how the region is responding to the challenges and recommendations set out in the Dame Carol Black report ‘Working for a Healthier Tomorrow’.

It will also explore and examine how the region is putting the Social Exclusion policy into practice through developing work and learning opportunities for socially excluded adults. Finally the conference will see the launch of the ‘Health Work and Wellbeing’ programme led by the Regional Public Health team

Who should attend?

This conference will appeal to a vast range of participants including employers, employees, health and social care professionals, learning and educational providers, HR professionals, voluntary sector and social enterprises.

It will be of special interest to those who are trying to re-enter the job market after mental ill health or who have learning disabilities, together with agencies that provide occupational support, advice and guidance.

Key themes covered in the programme

• Creating real opportunities and new ways of working to enable our most socially excluded adults move toward and into employment and access learning opportunities (PSA 16 initiatives)
• What it takes to be a ‘Mindful employer’
• Creating healthy work places
• Keeping a job when you become unwell and accessing local employment support services in your community
• The Future Jobs Fund and accessing real work opportunities
• Getting back to work after being a full time carer – the new Job Centre Plus service
• Support for employers
• The important roles of learning, art and creativity in enabling good health and wellbeing
• Developing learning opportunities and stimulating a demand for learning
• Valued in public and project search increasing opportunities for people with learning disabilities
• The launch of Health Work and Wellbeing in the South West
• The role of ACAS in health and wellbeing

For further information, please contact Trish Stokoe on 07768 421669 or email julie.armstrong-butler@swdc.org.uk