Wellbeing at work conference on Wednesday 6 March

Published 1 Feb 2024
Written by
Oscar Kilo
National Police Wellbeing Service
Reading time
5 mins

Creating an environment for brilliance - a one day wellbeing at work conference is being held by Devon & Cornwall Police on Wednesday 6 March, 9am to 4pm at Buckfast Abbey, Devon. There will be 100 spaces to attend in person (Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police officers and staff only) and the event will also be streamed live on Teams for other colleagues.

Fantastic guest speakers including Jonathan Peach from the Art of Brilliance, Sleep Scientist Sophie Bostock PHD, Dr Emma Treby and Nick Elston talking about his own personal experience with anxiety. There will also be a marketplace with lots of helpful wellbeing information.

Conference agenda

9am - Arrival and coffee

9.30am to 9.55am - Opening by A/Chief Constable Jim Colwell

9.55am to 10.55am – Jonathan Peach – Psychological safety at work

Rather than wrapping you up in complexity, this session creates clarity. It reveals psychological safety for what it is – rocket fuel for your team. Even better, you embark on a journey that will transform your workplace experience from a nightmare of self-doubt and anxiety into a haven of growth and positivity.

10.55am to 11.15am - Coffee

11.20am to 12.10pm – Sophie Bostock PHD – Sleep expert

Do you ever wake up in the early hours with a racing mind? Perhaps you worry about work, what needs to be done, or even that you're short of sleep? You’re not alone. But worry doesn’t have to keep you up at night. Sleep and our emotions are intimately linked. In this session, Sophie will unpick the vicious cycle of stress and sleep loss, and simple steps to get your sleep back on track.

12.15pm to 1pm – Nick Elston – Anxiety a personal journey

Based on his own experiences of Mental Illness, Mental Health & Adversity - Nick will deliver a powerful, impactful, inspiring and insightful session sharing his journey from breakdown to professional speaker. Not only this, but Nick will also share his ‘lived experience guide’ giving you tools, tips and hacks to implement immediately in life and in business.

1pm to 2pm – Lunch

2.05pm to 2.35pm – Workshop with Dr Emma Treby

In Emma’s workshop she will highlight what is happening to the brain under stress and outline practical tools to provide a brain reset.

2.40pm to 3.05pm – Workshop with Sophie Bostock PHD

If you (or a member of your family or team), struggles to fall asleep, wakes up wired in the middle of the night, or wakes up feeling unrefreshed, this session is for you.

3.10pm to 3.40pm – Q&A with speakers

3.40pm to 4pm – Close with Dr Simon Jaques Chief Medical Officer
 

How do I book a place?

To book a place for this event either online or to apply to attend in person please click here to register

Please be aware that they are limited to 100 people 'in person' and places are booked on a first come first served basis. (Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police officers and staff only). There will be a waiting list after all 'in person' places have been filled. 

The event will also be streamed live on Teams so colleagues from other forces can attend and they plan to record the event on Teams.