October 2025
Welcome to the Healthy Working Wales (HWW) newsletter
Our monthly newsletter provides regular updates from the HWW team, including workplace health and wellbeing news and links to upcoming campaigns and events.
This month:
- Join us: HWW new free services launch event (12 November, Cardiff)
- ADHD at Work webinar (21 November)
- How Social Care Wales supports menopause at work
- Winter vaccinations: Help protect your workforce and community
- Building partnerships to improve workplace relations
- Campaign dates for November
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Join us: HWW new free services launch event (12 Nov, Cardiff)
We’re launching an exciting new chapter at Healthy Working Wales – and you’re invited to be part of it!
Join us to learn about our new, free services and resources designed to help businesses across Wales improve workplace health, wellbeing and productivity.
- Date: Wednesday,12 November 2025
- Time: 09:30 – 12:45 (registration, networking and refreshments from 09:00)
- Location: Public Health Wales, Capital Quarter 2, CF10 4BZ
Please note: spaces are limited. To allow fair access, we kindly ask that no more than two representatives per organisation register initially. Once capacity is reached, a reserve list will be opened for additional requests.
We look forward to welcoming you and working together to create healthier, happier workplaces across Wales.
ADHD at Work webinar
Join us for an engaging and informative session on ‘ADHD at Work’, exploring how businesses across Wales can champion neurodiversity and create more inclusive workplaces.
Our expert speaker, Aimee Smith, will discuss:
What neurodiversity and ADHD are and why they matter at work
How to recognise and harness strengths of neurodiverse talent
The benefits of building an inclusive workforce
Aimee will be joined by Rhian Gleed, Workplace Health Adviser for Healthy Working Wales, who will share practical examples of how employers can support neurodiverse employees.
- Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00
- Location: Online (link provided on registration)
We look forward to welcoming you.
How Social Care Wales supports menopause at work
Social Care Wales has created a supportive and open approach to menopause at work. With most of their staff being women, many of whom are over 40, the organisation recognised the importance of providing clear information, practical help and safe spaces to talk.
Through a dedicated menopause policy, staff resources and a peer support group, they are helping colleagues feel more confident, connected and understood during this stage of life.
Take a look at the HWW webpages for further ideas on menopause support at work.
Do you have an example of workplace health and wellbeing in action?
Take a look at other success stories on our website, tell us your story and inspire other employers across Wales!
Winter vaccinations: Help protect your workforce and community
Public Health Wales is running a campaign to highlight the importance of getting the flu vaccine to protect yourself, your employees and your wider community from serious illness this winter.
As an employer in Wales, you play an important role in keeping your workforce healthy and helping to reduce the spread of flu. By sharing key messages and encouraging eligible staff to get vaccinated, you can help protect your team, reduce sickness absence and support public health across Wales.
Together, we can help keep Wales well this winter.
For additional information about how employers can promote and support access to these services to benefit employee health, visit the HWW screening and vaccinations page.
Building partnerships to improve workplace relations
Read the latest ACAS blog to discover how building strong partnerships between employers, employees and representatives can improve workplace relations and create a more positive working environment.
To further explore practical ways to build collaboration at work, visit the HWW ‘Communication in the Workplace’ webpage to learn how effective communication can boost morale, trust and productivity across your workforce.
Campaign dates for November
Movember (November)
Movember is the perfect time to shine a light on men’s health — both physical and mental — in your workplace. By getting involved, employers can help raise awareness and create a culture where it’s okay to talk about wellbeing.
Here’s how supporting Movember at work can make a difference:
- Boosts mental health and overall wellbeing among employees
- Encourages healthier lifestyle choices for men in your team
- Encourages open conversations, building stronger, more supportive workplace relationships
Find out how your workplace can get involved on the Movember campaign page.
Talk Money Week (03 – 07 November)
Talk Money Week is a great opportunity for employers to start open conversations about money and financial wellbeing. Encouraging discussions around finances can help employees feel more supported and confident in managing their money.
Find out how your workplace can get involved in Talk Money Week.
National Self-Care Week (17 – 23 November)
National Self-Care Week highlights the importance of looking after our health and wellbeing. Employers can use this week to promote self-care activities and remind employees to take time for their physical and mental health.
Explore our National Self-Care Week campaign page and find out how to get involved.
International Men’s Day (19 November)
International Men’s Day is a chance to raise awareness of men’s physical and mental health and to encourage open, supportive conversations in the workplace.
Discover more on our International Men’s Day campaign page.
Explore information and resources on a wide range of health and wellbeing awareness campaigns on our website.