Healthy Workplaces Celebratory Event 2026
About this Event
🌟 Discover, Celebrate & Connect at North Somerset’s Workplace Wellbeing Event! 🌟
About this event
This event will be an opportunity to hear from Workplace Health and Wellbeing experts in a series of talks, we will present awards to workplaces on the ‘North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Awards’ scheme and celebrate employers who are creating a healthier workplace for staff.
Talks
More information will follow about our exciting guest speakers joining us this year.
Networking
Explore our marketplace of stalls showcasing a variety of health and wellbeing resources available to workplaces across North Somerset. Connect with like-minded businessess building positive workplaces for employees to thrive.
Who is this event aimed at?
The event is for all types of businesses, employers and individuals interested in health and wellbeing initiatives and services available in our local area.
Be inspired. Get connected. Make your workplace thrive!
Refreshments
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Please ensure you contact us at [email protected] if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Photography
Photos will be taken during the event. Please let a Healthy Workplaces organiser know when you arrive if you’d prefer not to be photographed.
Travel
We encourage people to attend by public transport or sustainable travel means if possible.
Further information
Further details for the day will be circulated to attendees nearer the time.
If you would like to find out more please get in touch: [email protected]
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Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Doors open, registration and marketplace
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Welcome
Host: Matt Lenny
Info: Director of Healthy and Sustainable Communities, North Somerset Coucil
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Healthy workplaces programme update
Host: Naomi Greaves
Info: Health Improvement Specialist: Food, Nutrition and Workplace Health, North Somerset Council
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Early findings from the external evaluation of the Healthy Workplaces programm
Host: Dr Jemma Hawkins
Info: Cardiff University
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:10 AM
Movement Break
Host: Kirsty Brown
Info: Age UK Bristol
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
Practical tips for avoiding MSK issues at work
Host: Dr Jack Cleeve
Info: Life Aligned Chiropractic
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Is it just me? What your employees might not be telling you about menopause
Host: Victoria Brookbank
Info: Minds That Work
🕑: 11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
Tea, coffee and fruit break
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
Stay well this winter
Host: Dr Geeta Iyer
Info: GP, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, BNSSG ICB (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucester Integrated Care Board)
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:25 PM
Always on? AI, digital overload and employee wellbeing
Host: Dr Alison Oldfield
Info: Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch and wellbeing walk
Info: please meet outside main entrance at 12:45 to join the walk
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:25 PM
Welcome back
Host: Matt Lenny
Info: Director of Healthy and Sustainable Communities, North Somerset Council
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:40 PM
Balancing work and life: Practical support from NHS Talking Therapies
Host: Nick O'Dean
Info: Vita Health Group, Talking Therapies
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:55 PM
Adapting to issues around vaping
Host: Chris Miles
Info: Tobacco Control and Health Checks Manager, North Somerset Council
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Movement Break
Host: Kirsty Brown
Info: Age UK Bristol
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Panel discussion
Host: Chaired by Matty Lenny
Info: An opportunity to ask questions to your speaker and member panel - Nick O'Dean, Vita Health Group. Naomi Greaves, North Somerset Council. Andy Kelsey, Freeways. Fiona Cawsey, Elborough Care. Claire Haley, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Tea and coffe break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Healthy Workplaces awards presentation
Host: Councillor Jenna Ho Marris
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Wrap up and event close
Host: Matt Lenny
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
