Men’s Health in the Workplace Conference 2026
Previous Supporters of our Events Include
Overview
As the government launches England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, organisations face growing pressure to improve workforce wellbeing and develop more effective approaches to supporting men’s health in the workplace. Men experience disproportionately poor outcomes across both physical and mental health yet are often less likely to engage with workplace wellbeing initiatives or seek support early. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK, while work-related stress, depression and anxiety continue to contribute to millions of lost working days each year.
Agenda
Registration
Chairs Opening Remarks
Keynote: England’s First Men’s Health Strategy in the Workplace
- Examining the key recommendations outlined within England’s first Men’s Health Strategy and the implications for employers and workforce wellbeing leaders
- Discussing how workplace culture and pressures can influence men’s physical and mental health
- Exploring the barriers that may prevent men from engaging with workplace support services and attitudes around help-seeking
- Identifying steps organisations can take to support early intervention and healthier working environments, particularly within male-dominated and high-pressure sectors
Mims Davies MP, Chair, APPG for Men and Boy’s Issue (invited)
Keynote: Developing Workplace Cultures that Support Men’s Health
- Examining how workplace culture can shape men’s attitudes towards health and wellbeing
- Exploring why men may be less likely to engage with workplace wellbeing initiatives and how employers can create approaches that feel more accessible
- Discussing the role managers and senior leaders play in setting healthy workplace expectations around stress and psychological safety
- Identifying how organisations can develop healthier working practices through early intervention and visible leadership
Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Strategy and Policy, Acas (invited)
Questions and Answers
Comfort Break
Keynote: Reducing Stigma around Mental Health Discussions
- Highlighting how stigma and traditional ideas around masculinity can discourage men from speaking openly about mental health challenges
- Discussing how mental health struggles may present differently among male employees, rather than direct disclosure
- Exploring how organisations can create environments where conversations around mental health feel normal
- Identifying methods for leaders and managers to encourage earlier conversations and build trust within teams to improve confidence in accessing available support services
Dr Luke Sullivan, Director, Men’s Minds Matter (invited)
Keynote: Suicide Prevention and Supporting Employees in Crisis
- Considering the rising rates of suicide among men and understanding how workplace pressures can contribute to crisis
- Discussing how managers and colleagues can respond when an employee may be experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Exploring how organisations can reduce risk through visible signposting to support services and improved manager confidence in handling sensitive conversations
- Identifying how employers can support teams and individuals following a suicide and how to manage the wider impact on colleagues and workplace culture
Amy O’Connor, Global Lead, Policy and Advocacy, Movember (invited)
Questions and Answers
Lunch Break
Case Study: Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
- Exploring how organisations can move from reactive wellbeing initiatives towards earlier intervention through regular check-ins
- Discussing the role of managers in supporting employees through adjustments, including flexible working arrangements and clearer workload management
- Examining the importance of good people management in encouraging employees to speak openly about mental health challenges before issues escalate into crisis or long-term absence
- Considering how managers can ensure wellbeing support across teams through clearer support pathways and more personalised approaches to workplace wellbeing
Rachel Suff, Senior Employee Relations Advisor, CIPD (invited)
Case Study: Equipping Line Managers with the Tools to Support Men’s Mental Health
- Assessing why line managers are often the first to notice changes in behaviour yet often lack the confidence to respond appropriately to mental health concerns
- Demonstrating how regular one-to-ones and consistent management can help identify problems earlier and reduce escalation into crisis or long-term absence
- Highlighting the approaches managers can use to support male employees who may be reluctant to discuss stress
- Sharing lessons from implementing manager training frameworks and escalation pathways that improve the skills of managers to support employees
Vicki Cockman, Director of Training and Consultancy, MHFA England (invited)
Questions and Answers
Breakout Networking:
Use this session to discuss how your workplace is supporting men’s health. Share different approaches and consider how your organisation could improve it’s men’s health strategy.
Comfort Break
Case Study: Supporting Men’s Physical Health in the Workplace
- Addressing why men are often less likely to seek medical advice, attend routine health appointments or speak openly about physical health concerns, particularly around issues perceived as private or uncomfortable
- Exploring how employers can encourage earlier engagement with preventative health measures
- Highlighting the role workplace campaigns can play in normalising conversations around men’s physical health
- Sharing examples of how organisations can create supportive environments that encourage men to act on health concerns earlier
Senior Representative, Health and Safety Executive (invited)
Case Study: Supporting Men’s Mental Health in High-Pressure Frontline Roles
- Examining how exposure to traumatic incidents can affect the long-term mental wellbeing of staff, particularly where emotional resilience is culturally expected
- Discussing the impact of cumulative pressure within frontline roles, and the expectation to remain operationally effective during periods of sustained stress
- Sharing how to improve psychological support through trauma-informed management following critical incidents
- Reflecting on the challenges of building healthier wellbeing cultures and improving leadership visibility
Senior Representative, Oscar Kilo, The National Police Wellbeing Service (invited)
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Conference Close
Get in Touch
Previous Speakers at our Events Include
Luke Ambler
Founder
Andy's Man Club
Charles Ritchie MBE
Co-Director
Gambling with Lives
Lorna Fraser
Head of Media Advisory Service
Samaritans
Steve Phillip
Founder and Director
The Jordan Legacy
Why You Should Attend
✓ Discuss the workplace implications of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy
✓ Hear case studies on supporting men’s physical and mental health at work
✓ Learn new strategies to strengthen management support and workplace wellbeing culture
✓ Network with senior colleagues from across
✓ Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Who Should Attend
Pricing Options
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Public Sector
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Sponsorship
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Virtual vs F2F
Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:
- Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
- Lower sponsorship package costs
- No travel/accommodation
- Less time out of the office
- No stand materials required (lower costs)
- 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
- Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
- Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
- Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access
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