Sam Anthony, Chair PPMA Wales and Midlands Region

Karen Graves, PPMA President

Includes Q&A time

An overview of Financial Wellbeing, information on current research and the links to overall wellbeing strategies and current challenges.

Tom Beaumont,  Public Sector Lead, Neyber

Currently It is estimated that around 1 in 6 people in the UK are in some way neurodiverse – i.e. their brain functions, processes and learns information differently to the majority of us. What this means is that we probably all know, are related to, and/or work and socialise with people that aren’t neurotypical!

Neurodiversity includes dyslexia, autism, ADHD and more… Unfortunately workplaces and the recruitment processes that determine who can enter them are still largely designed by neurotypicals for neurotypicals. The NAS quote employment rates amongst autistic adults at a measly 16!

This interactive session will increase awareness of and empathy for those with autism; Nick will share stories from his work with ASPIeRATIONS to improve employment outcomes for those with autism, as well as actionable ideas to challenge the current situation which are transferable to other under-represented groups.

Focus on wellbeing, challenges and some of the topical issues facing this sector. overview of some of the frameworks available specifically within the people category (E.g. apprenticeships, L&D and employee benefits)

Lesley Harrison and Tony Griffiths, Crown Commercial

Andrew Collings, Client Director, Mind Gym