100% funded leadership programme: Opening conversations about mental health, neurodiversity and inclusion – YORK

York Workshop Dates: 9th Sept, 1st Oct, 20th Oct, 10th Nov
Format: In Person at PATCH (Academy Room, The Bonding Warehouse, Terry Ave, York, YO1 6FA
Time: 10:00am – 15.00pm

Cost: FREE for businesses in York and North Yorkshire

Booking link (select SME cohort programme): Click here to register

Thrive at Work – Inclusive Futures is a fully funded Employer Support Programme* designed to help organisations create more inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace cultures whilst reducing sickness absence. Delivered through four interactive workshops, the programme equips leaders and people managers with practical skills to support employee wellbeing, improve communication, understand mental health and neurodiversity, and embed inclusion into everyday practice. Available through employer cohorts across York, Harrogate and Scarborough, or as a tailored in-house programme for larger organisations.

The programme covers:

Workshop 1: Starting Conversations That Matter
Develop coaching and active listening skills, build confidence in supporting colleagues, and learn how to approach difficult and sensitive conversations. Delivered by ILM7 Executive Coaches.

Workshop 2: Understanding Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Recognise signs of poor mental health, understand how to provide effective support, and gain an introduction to neurodiversity and neurodivergent strengths and challenges in the workplace. Delivered by Occupational Therapists.

Workshop 3: Creating Inclusive Working Environments
Explore sensory processing, identify workplace barriers, and discover practical adjustments that help employees perform at their best. Delivered by Occupational Therapists.

Workshop 4: Embedding Inclusion into Everyday Practice
Understand imposter syndrome, build resilience and confidence, and learn how to embed inclusion into workplace processes, procedures and recruitment practices. Delivered by ILM7 Executive Coaches.

Learning Outcomes

• Improve confidence in supporting employee wellbeing
• Develop coaching, listening and communication skills
• Understand mental health and neurodiversity in the workplace
• Create more inclusive working environments
• Explore practical workplace adjustments and support strategies
• Embed inclusion and wellbeing into everyday practice

*This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.