We’re delighted to announce that our online Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference is back again this year, taking place on 5-9 October 2026.
Join us and engage with industry experts who will share their insights, knowledge and advice on a variety of wellbeing topics.
With over 20 sessions, across five days – we’ll explore practical, compassionate support for the moments that shape our mental wellbeing, at every stage of life.
Please note this agenda may be subject to change.
Session times vary each day so please check the timings carefully so you don’t miss out.
9-9:10am
Jonathan Freeman MBE DL, Charity for Civil Servants’ CEO, welcomes you to the 2026 Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference.
9:10-9:20am
9:20-9:35am
Steve Kembrey will give an introduction to the Charity for Civil Servants – who we are and our help and support services.
Former professional footballer, prominent mental health advocate and and recently appointed new chair of Mind, Clarke Carlisle along with Carrie, a dedicated ambassador for Mind, author and wife to Clarke – share their lived experiences. With insightful and relatable conversation, they show how understanding your own emotional state and wellbeing can be used positively as they look at obliterating the stigma that surrounds adverse Mental Health issues.
Research shows that men’s health has been neglected and statistics show worrying trends. The government launched the Men’s Health Strategy in November 2025, with the main intention of
We want to give managers the tools to help them support their teams and change the narrative around Men’s health, building a more positive culture.
The pace of change has never felt greater. New technology, financial pressures, organisational restructures and uncertainty are becoming the norm. It is little wonder that so many people are experiencing change fatigue.
The good news is that while we can’t always control what happens around us, we can build our capacity to thrive through it.
In this practical and thought-provoking session, Janine Chandler and Helen Fisher explore why change feels so relentless, what thriving really means, and how each of us can build the internal resources to navigate uncertainty with greater confidence, energy and purpose.
An esteemed panel of experts whose combination of voices open us up to the discussion and much needed awareness around the importance of culturally attuned wellbeing. Includes some special additional time dedicated to review and reflect with speaker and author Dr Michele D Moore.
9-9:10am
9:10-9:25am
Author, journalist and broadcaster Jamie Bartlett will be discussing AI as part of the workplace, the impacts it can have, address common concerns and ways to navigate it effectively and positively.
Headline Partner
Session led by our Headline partner Accenture.
Session led by Vidyamala Burch.
Session led by Julia Samuel and the Cross Government Grief Cafe Panel.
9-9:10am
9:10-9:25am
Session Partner
Session led by our Session partner Boundless.
Session Partner
Session led by our Session partner Pearn Kandola.
9-9:10am
9:10-9:25am
Session led by Thrive.
Session led by The Survivors Trust.
Advocating for yourself and others is a vital life skill. Yet many people find it difficult to express their needs, ask for support, or influence decisions that affect them. This interactive session uses a coaching-based approach to help participants build greater self-awareness, confidence, and personal agency. Participants will leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the skills to develop a personalised action plan to strengthen their voice in both their professional and personal lives.
9-9:10am
9:10-9:25am
Session led by Charis.
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Chief Executive David Tickner will be looking at making the most of retirement, how wellbeing is so important and why you shouldn’t have to retire from life, when you retire.
Steve is the Charity for Civil Servants’ Community Outreach Coordinator and has been with the Charity for six years now, delivering talks across government on all the Charity is able to provide people with. Steve delivers weekly introductory talks on the Charity and bookable talks for groups of over 80. He also heads up the Events Volunteers team.
Darren has worked for the Civil Service for over 26 years and is part of Future Civil Service in the Cabinet Office, where he is a Health, Wellbeing and Adjustments Consultant. He is a Mental Health First Aider and has run Man Down, a Men’s Health Support Group he established in the Civil Service for over 8 years, sharing his own experiences with poor mental health and providing a safe space for colleagues to do the same.
Janine Chandler is Founder of Jump in Puddles, a B Corp consultancy helping organisations navigate change through innovation, behaviour change and creative thinking. A former civil servant with more than 30 years’ experience, Janine has worked with many government departments and organisations including the NHS, Cancer Research UK and the BBC. She specialises in helping leaders and teams thrive through uncertainty by combining behavioural science with practical tools that create lasting change.
Helen Fisher is Founder of TastingColours, a social enterprise dedicated to helping people and groups thrive by creating meaningful connections, purpose, and dynamic communities. She helps people move from surviving to thriving through sustainable behaviour change. Her work is rooted in an asset-based approach that helps people discover their strengths, reconnect with purpose and build lasting wellbeing. Her methodology was developed with Public Health England and independently validated by King’s College London. It has demonstrated measurable improvements in wellbeing, personal recovery, resilience and people’s capacity to thrive.
Julia Samuel MBE is a leading UK psychotherapist who worked for decades in the NHS. She is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and a former Vice President of BACP. In 2021 Julia produced a 5* rated app for those who grieve, Grief Works – a 28-day course to support you in your grief.
Jacqueline Williamson is a coach, communication and people professional with over 25 years’ experience across the Cabinet Office, BBC, NHS and not-for-profit sector. She’s led national campaigns, built award-winning leadership programmes, and delivered culture change at scale. She supports individuals and organisations to align, grow, and thrive. Known for her warmth and strategic mindset, she’s passionate about building capability that lasts.
Yes, attendance is free. However, we are a charity, YOUR Charity, and we hope you will consider a small contribution to support our work. This means we can keep bringing events like this to you, and carry on with our work to support civil servants facing tough times.
We work hard to bring a great selection of speakers and topics to you, not only to support you in looking after your own mental health and wellbeing, but also to equip you to look after those close to you.
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Not a problem! We know that plans change at short notice, so sessions may be available as recordings after the event (if this not the case, it will be clearly stated on the agenda).
Yes. The whole event is delivered virtually.
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You can attend as many sessions as you like. And if your availability changes, or you can’t attend all those you are interested in, worry not! Most sessions will be available on demand after the event (it’ll be clearly stated on the agenda if this isn’t the case).
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