Workforce Wellbeing Exchange

Join us at The Edge in Hull for a practical, NHS-led Work and Wellbeing Breakfast created for Hull’s business community.

No need to book but to guarantee your spot (and to make sure we've got enough breakfast pastries!), you can SIGN UP HERE.

The Workforce Wellbeing Exchange brings together employers, HR professionals, senior leaders and wellbeing champions to explore what genuinely supports mental health and wellbeing at work.

Hosted in a relaxed breakfast setting, the event combines practical learning, networking and access to NHS workforce wellbeing expertise. Attendees can drop in for individual sessions or stay for the full morning.

What to expect

• Breakfast refreshments and networking

• Marketplace stalls with NHS wellbeing teams and Health Stars

• Three practical wellbeing sessions led by NHS experts

• Flexible drop-in format, attend one session or the full event

• Practical ideas and approaches you can take back to your organisation immediately

Session programme

10am: Think Differently: Supporting Neurodiversity at Work
Discover practical ways to unlock the strengths of a neurodiverse workforce and create more inclusive workplaces. Led by a clinical team lead from the NHS Autism and ADHD Assessment Service, this session introduces a Neurodiversity in the Workplace Toolkit co-produced with neurodivergent staff and grounded in real workplace experiences.

10.30am: How to Beat Burnout (It’s not just about self-care)
Led by an NHS psychologist with frontline and research expertise, this session explores the organisational causes of burnout and what leaders can do to respond effectively. Attendees will gain practical insight into recognising burnout early, supporting staff wellbeing and creating more sustainable workplaces.

11am: Multigenerational Working: Shaping a Workforce Offer for Every Stage
As workplaces become increasingly multigenerational, organisations need to understand how expectations and priorities differ across career and life stages. This session shares practical learning from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s work to build a more inclusive and relevant employee experience for colleagues across generations.

Health Stars

The event is hosted in partnership with Health Stars, the NHS charity supporting Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and local mental health and community services.

Health Stars will be on hand throughout the morning to share how businesses can support local NHS staff through partnerships, fundraising events and community initiatives that build engagement, connection and positive workplace culture.

Why attend

• Practical, evidence-informed insight from NHS wellbeing specialists

• Actionable ideas for supporting staff wellbeing and retention

• Networking with businesses and leaders from across Hull

• Flexible format designed for busy professionals

• Opportunities to connect with local NHS teams and community partners