Conference Programme 2027

Discover insight, inspiration and practical solutions at Health & Wellbeing at Work. With 9 dedicated streams, deep dive workshops and panel debates, explore evidence-based insights, real-world case studies and actionable strategies to advance workplace health and wellbeing.

Whether shaping strategy or delivering initiatives, gain fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to align wellbeing with business priorities and make a meaningful difference to employees across your organisation.

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09:30

Assessing Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation Markers for Effective Management of Musculoskeletal Pain
40 mins
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Sean Gibbons, Consultant Physiotherapist, Stability Physiotherapy
How Do We Deliver Genuine Prevention Strategies in Workplace Health and Wellness?
40 mins
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Robert Cheeseman, Health & Wellbeing Director, Balfour Beatty

Justin Jones, Global Wellbeing Strategy Manager, HSBC

Laura Duffell, Director of Preventative Health, iOH
How to Deliver Digital Inclusion in the Workplace
40 mins
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Managing Digital Sickness Presenteeism
40 mins
The growth of home-based and hybrid working has brought greater flexibility, but also new risks to employee health and wellbeing. One emerging concern is digital sickness presenteeism – continuing to …

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Gail Kinman, Professor of Occupational Health Psychology, Birkbeck University of London
Rethinking Sickness Absence: From Managing Cases to Restoring Working Lives
40 mins
Behind every sickness absence figure is a person, a team, and a set of circumstances that a policy alone cannot resolve. How can employers respond to ill health with compassion while addressing the im …

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Nicola Bullen, Associate Director of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Operational Director Occupational Health Liaison, iOH
The Future of the Fit Note
40 mins
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Shriti Pattani OBE, National Clinical Expert, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, NHS England

Kim Stuart, Head of School Allied Health Sciences, De Montfort University

Nicola McGarvey, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Work and Health, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

10:30

Bringing Rehabilitation to the Workplace
40 mins
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Sam Reid, Senior People Support Manager, British Airways

Emma Collins, National Musculoskeletal Lead, Health and Safety Team, Scottish Ambulance Service
Compassionate Leadership in Human Sustainability
40 mins
Human sustainability is not simply about helping people cope with work; it is about creating workplaces in which people can flourish without sacrificing their health, dignity, relationships or sense o …

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Genevieve Blakeley, Project Co-ordinator, Work Health Hub, University of Derby
Ensuring Confident Use of Reasonable Adjustments
40 mins
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From Absence Reporting to Active Recovery: Connecting Care and Supporting Sustainable Return to Work
40 mins
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Chris Tomkins, Workplace Health Director and Head of Organisational Health & Wellbeing, Square Health
Keynote: Keep Britian Working Review Update
40 mins
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Skilling Managers Effectively in Delivering Workplace Health and Wellbeing
40 mins
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Louise Cenac, Senior Manager, Wellbeing & Workplace, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

11:40

Building Cultural Competence and Intelligence at Work
40 mins
In increasingly diverse workplaces, cultural competence and intelligence are essential to effective leadership, collaboration and organisational performance. This session explores how employers can mo …

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Lutfur Ali, Senior Policy and Practice Advisor, CIPD
Delivering Good Cancer Awareness and Support in the Workplace
40 mins
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Cancer Research UK
Keynote: Why the Recruitment, Support and Retention of Young People Should be a Priority for Your Future Workplace Agenda
40 mins
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Modern Assistive Tech for a Diverse Workforce
40 mins
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Google Accessibility Team

Natasha Kay, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Consultant and Occupational Therapist, Ace Centre
Taking Ownership of Wellbeing: Self-Strategies for Sustainable Workforce Health
40 mins
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Louise Fernand, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, British Red Cross
Wellbeing Leaders – Are You Feeling the Mental Toll of Your Role?
40 mins
Introducing the inaugural Wellbeing Leaders Index results. This new benchmark is designed to help you, as Wellbeing Leads, understand how you are faring. We will compare all the leaders at this event, …

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Kathryn Courtenay-Evans, Insight & Strategy Director, This Can Happen Global
What Does Fully Inclusive Support Look Like
40 mins
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Esther Olorunsomo, Senior Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Heathrow Airport

12:40

Keynote: DWP and DHSC Work and Health Unit Update
40 mins
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Managing Stress in the Workplace
40 mins
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Practical Steps for Implementing Employee Health Checks: Moving Beyond Reactive Interventions
40 mins
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Rachel Lewis, Reader, Birkbeck, University of London and Managing Partner, Affinity Health at Work
Supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Work
40 mins
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often diagnosed during people’s prime working years, between the ages of 20 and 40. Without appropriate support, many face the prospect of leaving employment prematurely, wi …

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Blanca de Dios Perez, Senior Research Fellow, People in Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences Unit, University of Nottingham

13:30

Panel Discussion: How Technology, Digital Working and AI Can Provide Meaningful Impact in Workplace Health and Wellbeing
60 mins
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Christian van Stolk, Executive Vice President - RAND Europe

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Janet O'Neill, Chair, AI in OH Working Group and Vice President, iOH - The Association of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals

Sally Hemming, Health and Wellbeing Lead, EY

Petra Velzeboer, Author, Digital Wellbeing

13:40

AI, Technology and Digital Working – How Do We Best Support Neurodiverse Colleagues?
40 mins
AI and digital tools can remove long-standing barriers for neurodivergent staff, offering help with reading, writing, planning and structure as and when it is needed. Introduced without thought, the s …

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Will Marshall, Assistive Technology & Enablement Lead, Back Care Solutions
Managing Psychosocial Risk
40 mins
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James Dybell, Head of EHS, Siemens

14:40

57 Frameworks Later: Building an Evidence-Based Standard for Flourishing Organisations
40 mins
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Elliot Foster, Head of Wellbeing Strategy - SuperWellness
Ensuring Fitness to Work After Surgery
40 mins
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Julie Denning, Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Society and Chartered Health Psychologist, Working To Wellbeing
How to Challenge in the Workplace Through Meaningful Dialogue and Avoid Conflict
40 mins
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Managing Psychological Safety
40 mins
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Navigating the Current Work and Health Ecosystem
40 mins
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Preventing Long-Term Work Loss After Injury or Illness
40 mins
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Alex Butler, Chartered Physiotherapist and Chair, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE)

Mandy Kelly, Operational Director of Occupational Therapy, iOH
Remote Working is Not a Panacea For Neurodivergence
40 mins
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Nancy Doyle, Founder and Chief Science Officer, Genius Within

15:50

A Toolkit to Self-Manage ANY Condition at Work
40 mins
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David Maidment, Reader in Healthy Ageing & Director of Studies (Undergraduate), School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences, Loughborough University
How Do You Manage and Stay Resilient to Technological and Digital Change
40 mins
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How to Support Colleagues Through Personal Crisis
40 mins
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Live Policy Making Session – How do we Create Meaningful Change in Workplace Health and Wellbeing
60 mins
In this exclusive session, the Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing is taking one of its Westminster roundtables out of Parliament and bringing it live to Health and Wellbeing at Work in Birmin …

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Gethin Nadin, Chair, The Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing and Chief Innovation Officer, Benifex
Managing Migraine in the Workplace
40 mins
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Julie Denning, Chair, Vocational Rehabilitation Society and Chartered Health Psychologist, Working To Wellbeing
Panel: Addressing EDI Initiatives Against Global, Political, Cultural and Legislative Shifts
40 mins
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Idris Arshad, Head of People, Asthma + Lung UK

Lutfur Ali, Senior Policy and Practice Advisor, CIPD

09:30

Are You Competent and Compliant When Undertaking Health Surveillance?
40 mins
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Christine Poulter, Honorary Strategic Clinical Advisor, SOM
Building a Culture That Performs – Driving Productivity
40 mins
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Sarah Pass, Senior Research Manager, HR Practice and Future of the Profession, CIPD and Advisory Board Member, Engage for Success
Changing Workplace Practice Across the UK - How Can we Get More Employers to Take Action on Worker Health?
40 mins
Government programmes like Keep Britain Working rely on employers doing more to support the health of their workers. However the issue remains that its mainly large employers who offer occupational he …

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The Health Foundation
Employment Law 2027: What’s New, What Matters and What to Do Next
40 mins
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Andrew Davidson, National Head of Employment and Partner, Hempsons LLP
Taking Ownership of Wellbeing: Self-Strategies for Sustainable Workforce Health
40 mins
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Louise Fernand, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, British Red Cross
The Midlife Squeeze: Wellbeing, Identity and Finding Your Way Through
-20 mins
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Sarah Sen, People & Culture Consultant; Leadership Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner, Florescence Consulting
What are the Health and Wellbeing Support Expectations of New Generations Entering the Workforce
40 mins
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Lauren Mistry, Deputy CEO, Youth Employment UK

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Building and Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in the Workplace Against the Life Course
40 mins
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Ensuring a Human-Centric Approach to Your Strategy
40 mins
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Psychology Unpicked: How Understanding Human Psychology and Worker Behaviour Can Enhance Leadership and Management
40 mins
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Chris Davis, Thought Leadership Manager, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Women Across the Lifecourse
40 mins
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Understanding the Needs of Colleagues with Diabetes in the Workplace
40 mins
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What is The Next Phase of Workplace Health and Wellbeing?
40 mins
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Gethin Nadin, Chair, The Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing and Chief Innovation Officer, Benifex

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Beyond Absence Management: A Systemic Approach to Supporting Sustainable Attendance
40 mins
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Jo Yarker, Professor of Occupational Psychology, Birkbeck University of London and Managing Partner, Affinity Health at Work
Building a Culture Fit for a Multi-Generational Workforce
40 mins
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Occupational Health Services: What Good Looks Like
40 mins
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Steve Forman, Principal Medical Adviser, HSE
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Tackling Taboo Subjects With Your Workforce
40 mins
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Jane Austin, Director of People and Social Value, Wave Utilities
What Does The Future of People Management Look Like?
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Acceptance and Commitment Coaching for Neurodiverse Individuals
40 mins
In this session we will explore why Acceptance and Commitment Coaching is a useful support and change approach for neurodivergent individuals. We will cover the main processes of change in ACC and how …

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Ella Tabb, Autism & ADHD Coach, Consultant and Educator, Purple Perspectives

Rachael Skews, Director, Cognus Consulting
Can You Challenge Ill Health and How Flexible Should You be?
40 mins
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From Dehumanisation to Rehumanisation – How Management Behaviours Shape Motivation, Wellbeing and Performance
40 mins
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Nick Bell, Honorary Principal Lecturer, Cardiff Met University
How to be Mentally Healthy at Work - Coping With Job Demands and Pressures
40 mins
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Sadie Restorick, CEO, Wellity Global
Shaping Skills for The Future Workforce
40 mins
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Chris Davis, Thought Leadership Manager, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Understanding When Your Health and Wellbeing Approach Needs Restructuring
40 mins
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