Men’s Health in the Workplace Conference 2026
Supporters 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
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Dr Tim Shand, Men’s Health Policy Consultant (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Equipping Managers to Enable Young People to Thrive at Work
- Examining why newly appointed and inexperienced managers often lack the confidence to have sensitive conversations about mental health, particularly with young men entering employment for the first time
- Exploring how better management capability can improve, retention and wellbeing for young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming economically inactive
- Discussing the role of Government programmes and why developing line managers is essential to ensuring young people remain in sustainable employment rather than simply entering work
- Sharing approaches organisations can use to build managers’ confidence in having difficult conversations, recognising early signs of poor mental health and creating psychologically safe workplaces
Joel Spreadborough, Head of Policy and Impact, Chartered Management Institute (CONFIRMED)
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
Ruhel Ahmed, Senior Policy Advisor, Acas (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Comfort Break
Case Study: Reframing How Employers Engage Men on Mental Health
- Challenging assumptions that men are unwilling to discuss mental health and exploring how attitudes and behaviours have changed in recent years
- Examining the role employers play in initiating conversations and creating environments where men feel able to engage with support
- Developing approaches that reach employees before issues escalate into crisis or disengagement
- Creating strategies that normalise conversations about mental health and improve access to support across the workforce
Freddie Cocker, Founder and CEO of Vent (CONFIRMED)
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
Alex McClintock, Head of Partnerships North, Andy’s Man Club (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Lunch Break
Case Study: Supporting Men with Long-Term Health Conditions in the Workplace
- Exploring how conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can affect men’s physical health and ability to manage work alongside fluctuating symptoms
- Examining the barriers that can prevent men from seeking support or discussing the impact of a long-term condition at work
- Considering how employers can better support men managing long-term conditions, including through greater understanding of symptoms, treatment and self-management
- Discussing how workplace cultures and support can help men remain healthy, engaged and in work while living with a long-term condition
Dr Caroline Flurey, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Men’s Health and Long-Term Conditions, University of West England Bristol (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Supporting Men’s Mental Health at Work
- Considering why men often communicate mental health concerns indirectly and recognising the role of sideways disclosures in the workplace
- Equipping managers to spot behavioural changes and identify opportunities for support through everyday interactions and observations
- Building the confidence and communication skills needed to respond appropriately when concerns are raised informally
- Implementing training that ensure employees receive timely and effective support
Olivia Peri, Head of Client Experience, MHFA England (CONFIRMED)
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
Peter Baker, Chief Executive, Global Action on Men’s Health (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Supporting Men’s Mental Health in High-Pressure Frontline Roles
- Exploring what the evidence tells us about suicide, suicidal thoughts and cumulative psychological pressure among police personnel
- Examining how occupational culture, organisational pressures and expectations around resilience can affect whether men seek support
- Sharing approaches to building trusted support, responding to distress early and supporting staff following critical incidents
- Reflecting on what leaders and managers can do to create healthier wellbeing cultures across high-pressure frontline environments
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Dr Tim Shand, Men’s Health Policy Consultant (CONFIRMED)
Conference Close
Get in Touch
Speakers
Joel Spreadborough
Head of Policy and Impact
Chartered Management Institute
Ruhel Ahmed
Senior Policy Advisor
Acas
Olivia Peri
Head of Client Experience
MHFA England
Peter Baker
Chief Executive
Global Action on Men’s Health
Freddie Cocker
Founder and CEO
Vent
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.
Support and Information
Some of the issues explored in this programme may be difficult or personally relevant. If you have been affected by the subject matter, specialist organisations are available that may be able to provide information, advice and support. View support and advice.
Please note that we are a professional conference and learning provider and are not a crisis or specialist support service.
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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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