Healthy Working Wales annual event

Join us in Cardiff for our annual Healthy Working Wales event. Hear about our latest developments, gain insights from leading workplace health and wellbeing experts and connect with other like-minded organisations from across Wales.

This free event will bring together organisations from across Wales to explore the latest developments in workplace health and wellbeing.

Attendees will:

• Hear about the latest Healthy Working Wales resources, workshops and support available to employers
• Learn about new research into the health and wellbeing of workers aged 50+ in Wales
• Take part in a panel discussion and Q&A with employers and key organisations on the future of workplace health and wellbeing in Wales
• Network with peers, visit information stands and connect with the Healthy Working Wales team and partner organisations

Whether you’re new to Healthy Working Wales or already engaging with our programme, this event is a great opportunity to find out what’s new, share experiences and learn how we can support your organisation to create a healthier workplace.

Event details

• 12 November 2026
• 09:00 – 13:00
• Capital Quarter 2, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

Refreshments, including a brunch buffet, will be provided and there will be the opportunity to network with other organisations from across Wales in attendance.

Register to attend.

Agenda

08:45-9:30 – Registration and networking

09:30-9:40 – Welcome

A warm welcome and introduction from Oliver Williams, Public Health Consultant and Healthy Working Wales Lead, Public Health Wales

09:40 –09:50 – Opening remarks

Hear from Professor Tracey Cooper, Chief Executive, Public Health Wales on the importance of creating healthy, supportive workplaces

09:50-10:30 – Healthy Working Wales update

• Brief overview and summary – Oliver Williams, Public Health Consultant
• Young workers guides and workshop – Deanna Hughes, Workplace Health Adviser
• Breastfeeding in the workplace – Nikki Davies, Senior Workplace Health Adviser
• First Steps workshops and Peer Mentoring – Carl Hill, Senior Workplace Health Adviser
• Neurodiversity: Thinking differently workshop – Rhian Gleed, Workplace Health Adviser
• Healthy Working Champions – Jayne Fortune, Principal Public Health Practitioner

10:30 –10:50 – Success stories

1. Admiral – Peer Mentoring
2. Valleys to Coast – Role Roulette

10:50 – 11:30 – Networking and brunch

Enjoy refreshments, connect with others and visit information stands

11:30 – 11:45 – Older workers (50+) health research

• Vanessa Trimble, Head of Partnerships & Business Development, RCS
• George Machacha, Senior Public Health Practitioner, Public Health Wales

What works, what doesn’t and what’s needed

11:45 – 12:30 – Panel discussion with Q & A

Chaired by HWW, joined by expert speakers from ACAS, Adnodd, Admiral, CIPD, DWP, MaPS, WJEC to discuss Wellbeing in the Workplace

12:30 – 12:45 – Closing reflections

Hear from Professor Jim McManus, National Director of Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Wales

12:45 – 13:00 – Networking, stands and goodbyes!

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