Venue:
Delivered digitally via zoom (conferences only)
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Date:
11/12/2025
Time:
09:30 - 12:30
Price:
£170.00 per person
Our training events are VAT exempt
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Mental health and stress in the workplace: a masterclass


Overview

A report commissioned by NHS England states that nearly 1 in 4 adults in England, of working age, identified with a common mental health condition in 23/24.

Join Acas and experts from Mind, International Wellbeing Insights and Kilgannon & Partners as we explore mental health and stress at work and discuss practical steps to effectively manage and support positive mental health and wellbeing in your workplace.

Business Need

Mental health and stress issues can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of your staff and is one of the primary causes of sickness absence.

Addressing these issues can lead to reduced absence, a decrease in presenteeism and improved productivity. 

This digital masterclass will explore:

  • practical steps employers can take to create a more supportive working environment
  • the latest research and statistics on mental health
  • the business case for recognising and mitigating stress
  • the benefits of investing in support for mental health
  • wellbeing action plans
  • the legal considerations including discrimination claims and reasonable adjustments

Suitable For

Whether you’re from a public, private or third sector organisation, large employer or SME, this conference offers practical advice and invaluable employment relations insights.

Essential for anyone who is responsible for managing people or leading teams, as well as those working in HR, finance or in a representative capacity.

 

Programme

Chaired by: Dwinder Kirk, Acas Senior Business Advisor.

Speakers:
Paol Stuart-Thomson - Mental Health Trainer, MIND:

  •  the latest workplace statistics regarding mental health
  • spotting the signs of poor mental health
  • understanding anxiety and depression
  • empowering managers to have helpful conversations.

Neil Shah - International Wellbeing Insights:

  • The business case for recognising and mitigating stress
  • How to create ‘psychological safety’

Emily Kidd - Partner, Kilgannon & Partners:

  • the legal considerations including discrimination claims and reasonable adjustments

 Panel Q&A - Your opportunity to ask questions