Businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being invited to attend a free charity networking event with NHS professionals on supporting workforce wellbeing this winter.

The Mind-Fit Workforce networking session, organised by Raising Health, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s (LPT) registered charity, will take place virtually on Monday 20 January 2025, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. The online event will bring together business leaders, wellbeing champions, mental health advocates, and NHS professionals to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and practical tips to support wellbeing during the colder months.

Attendees will benefit from information shared by LPT cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) psychotherapists and tips on how to use simple CBT-based interventions to support individuals at all levels, with time for questions and discussions.

Magda Korytkowska, fundraising manager for Raising Health, said: “Mind-Fit Workforce is our charity’s way of giving back to the local business community. At Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, we rely on support from local individuals and companies to be able to fund initiatives to go above and beyond for our patients and provide more than what the NHS core funding could cover. Our Raising Health charity also supports front-line colleagues and their wellbeing.

“LPT is the local NHS Trust specialising in mental health and community wellbeing support, so business will get a lot out of joining this unique collaboration. Together we will address the topics of wellbeing support and prevention, which aims to help people before they reach their crisis point. This then helps businesses to understand what they can do to prioritise their most valuable asset—a healthy, mind-fit workforce.”

Following on from the successful in-person launch at the 2024 Leicester Business Festival, the Mind-Fit Workforce events provide a unique opportunity for private and public sector professionals to connect and explore strategies to support healthier, more resilient employees. The event is ideal for anyone looking to learn more about creating sustainable mental wellness strategies. Please note, advanced booking is required.

For more information and to book your place please contact lpt.raisinghealth@nhs.net