Swindon Mindful Employer Network - June 2025

Swindon Mindful Employer Network presents:

Inclusive & Resilient Workplaces: Supporting LGBTQ+ & Neurodiversity

Join fellow mindful employers from Swindon and the local area for vital discussions on mental health and employee wellbeing in the workplace.

As part of our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series, in partnership with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind and Swindon Borough Council, this event will focus on LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity. Gain insights, hear real-world experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations to create a supportive work environment.

Why Attend?

It is important to explore how your business can foster a workplace that is inclusive, resilient, and thriving. This event offers insights and practical strategies from expert speakers to better support LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse employees, while also recognising and highlighting PTSD in the workplace (with June being PTSD Awareness Month).

Key Takeaways:

• Ensure an Inclusive Workplace – Understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse employees and how to foster a culture of belonging.

• Support Mental Health & PTSD Awareness – Gain expert insights on recognising and addressing PTSD in the workplace and ensuring the right support is in place.

• Practical Strategies for Wellbeing – Learn actionable steps to improve mental health, engagement, and retention for diverse employees.

• Real-World Case Study – Hear firsthand experiences from a business that has successfully implemented inclusive policies and support systems.

• Expert-Led Insights – Get guidance from industry professionals on how to embed inclusivity, adaptability, and resilience into your workplace culture.

Our Expert Speakers:

Megan Patel, from S&G Mind will discuss LGBTQ+ in the workplace and report on a focus group from feedback about inclusivity.

Rob Curtis, from The Pursuit Agency will join us to provide his insights and experience on neurodiversity in the workplace as a business owner.

Further speakers will be announced shortly

Who Should Attend?

Anyone in the Swindon region and further afield is welcome to join us! The event will be of particular interest to:

• Business owners, HR professionals, and team leaders

• Wellbeing & EDI champions in the workplace

• Anyone looking to build a more supportive work culture

About Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind offers mental health support through counselling, therapy, and community programs. They provide information, and workshops, fostering well-being and aiding recovery. Their services focus on promoting mental wellness and aiding individuals in their journey toward improved mental health and resilience.

About Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council is the local authority of the Borough of Swindon in Wiltshire. Swindon Borough council serves a population of over 230,000 and employs over 2,000 members of staff. The council is responsible for a wide range of services that serve the local population, these include adult & Childrens social care services, schools, housing and planning and waste collection. Swindon is a hub for businesses and organisations outside of London, and economic development is an important focus for the local authority. By 2030 Swindon aims to have “all the positive characteristics of a British city with one of the UK’s most successful economies; a low-carbon environment with compelling cultural, retail and leisure opportunities and excellent infrastructure”.

Data policy

We take your data very seriously and are committed to the privacy and security of it. This event is delivered by Business West on behalf of Swindon Borough Council & Swindon and Gloucestershire MIND, their privacy policies can be found here - Business West, Swindon Borough Council and Swindon & Gloucestershire MIND.

Where you provide personal data to us, it is essential that you have the right to give us that personal data, and to allow us to use it as anticipated by the arrangements between us. This includes where the personal data that you are providing relates to people other than yourself. We will rely on you to make sure that you do have those rights. Both we and you will comply with our obligations under all relevant laws and rules on data protection and privacy.