Our 2024 opening session focusses on mental wellbeing. We discuss the critical issues rail workers face in these uncertain times. Life post-covid seems to be relentless. The cost-of living-crisis has taken hold, and we’re constantly facing challenges at work, whether that be budgets, safety or job security. Our discussion focuses on strategies to foster mental resilience, provide robust support systems, and create a healthier work environment.
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Laughter as medicine
Angie Belcher shows how she uses the process of learning stand-up comedy to help people experiencing trauma have confidence to write and perform from their own life experiences. Angie talks about her pioneering work being the first person to get comedy prescribed on the NHS and how her belief that comedy is for more than just the live circuit, but a power for good that can help elevate people and transcend their belief in themselves.
What if your job was good for you?
We spend most of our time there, so work needs to be a place we thrive. In this session we share the findings of a research project, published by BITC, that identifies how we can take action to transform our wellbeing at work.
Creating a mentally healthy workplace
Dane Krambergar shares how employers can get support from the charity Mind to create a mentally healthy workplace. Whether you already have a comprehensive wellbeing strategy in place or you’re just starting out, there’s helpful advice and info for everyone.