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Dyi
D. Dyi Huijg
PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Manchester
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Subject: SAVE THE DATE! LJMU | Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health: Small Details Undermining Big Diversity Policies – Wednesday 18th April 2018
Dear Colleague,
SAVE THE DATE! LJMU | Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health: Small Details Undermining Big Diversity Policies – Wednesday 18th April 2018
On Wednesday 18th April 2018, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) will be hosting the “Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health: Small Details Undermining Big Diversity Policies" conference, at St Georges Hall, Liverpool.
With the recent developments around disability equality, discrimination, and intersectionality, this conference aims to bring together experts in the field of disability equality, mental health and wellbeing to debate the key issues. Participants are expected to leave with tangible solutions and ideas for change in their various organisations as they work to promote inclusivity and respect for all.
With increasing number of calendar days lost to sickness absence and stress, as part of the day, the speakers and audience will explore / debate how managers, lecturers and organisations can better support staff and students to ensure they have a sense of belonging, enjoy work or studies and contribute their part. The debate will also consider whether or not the Equality Act 2010 has delivered on Disability Equality and Mental Health.
Given their wealth of experience and knowledge in the area of disability equality and mental health, the speakers will share best practice from various sectors, providing practical, concrete and workable solutions for public, private, education, health, and voluntary sector organisations.
This is an all-inclusive event open to everyone (Higher and Further Education staff/students & externals delegates from other sectors are welcome)
We do hope you will be able to join us, at what we expect to be an inspiring event.
Details of how to register for this event via the LJMU Online Conference Shop will follow shortly
Confirmed Speakers:-
Conference Chair: Gary Graham (Deputy Chief Executive, Academic Enhancement)
Opening Speech: Professor Nigel Weatherill (Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, Liverpool John Moores University)
• Gregor Henderson (National Lead for Mental Health and Wellbeing for Public Health)
• Professor Val Williams (Professor of Disability Studies at University of Bristol)
• Francesca Martinez (Comedian, Speaker, Actress, Writer)
• Professor Geoff Layer (Vice Chancellor - University of Wolverhampton and Chair, Disabled Student Sector Leadership Group)
• Rosie Tressler (CEO Studentminds)
• Ruth Gould (MBE, Director of DaDaFest, Canon of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral and a Fellow of LJMU)
Key Information*:
* Event: Let’s Talk Disability and Mental Health: Small Details Undermining Big Diversity Policies
* Date: Wednesday 18th April 2018
* Times: 10:30 – 16:30
* Location: St George's Hall, North Entrance, St George's Place, Liverpool, L1 1JJ
Event Programme*:
10:30 - 11:10
Arrival/Registration & Refreshments
11:10 – 11:15
Welcome – Gary Graham (LJMU Deputy Chief Executive, Organisational Enhancement
11:15 – 11:25
A word from LJMU Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Nigel Weatherill
11:25 – 11:55
Keynote Speech
Gregor Henderson (National Lead, Wellbeing and Mental Health, Public Health England)
Talk Title:
“The Story so far with destigmatising Mental Health in the Workplace: Workplace opportunities for promoting good Mental Health and an Inclusive culture (Management and Staff roles in this)”
11:55 – 12:10
Question & Answer Session
12:10 – 13:05
Lunch break
13:05 – 14:05
Panel Speakers (Session 1):
· Professor Val Williams (Professor of Disability Studies at University of Bristol)
Talk Title:
“Has the Equality Act Delivered for Disabled people – Links between Policy, Practice, Inclusivity and Belongingness for disabled people”
· Rosie Tressler (Chief Executive Student Minds, UK’s student mental health charity)
Talk Title:
“Exploring Preventative Mental Health Interventions for Students in Universities and Colleges: A Strategic Approach”
14:05 – 14:20
Debate on Panel Presentation (Session 1)
14:20 – 14:40
Break & Refreshments
14:40 – 15:30
Panel Speakers (Session 2):
· Ruth Gould (MBE, Director of DaDaFest, Canon of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral and a Fellow of LJMU)
Talk Title:
“A reflection on the insights from the individual talks and debates so far and the learnings delegates can take back to their organisations”
· Francesca Martinez (Comedian, Speaker and Writer)
Talk title:
“Developing Resilience in the Limelight: Building confidence and making progress in a chosen career as a disabled person”
15:30 – 15:45
Debate on Panel Presentation (Session 2)
15:45 – 16:10
Professor Geoff Layer (University of Wolverhampton and Chair, Disabled Student Sector Leadership Group)
Talk Title:
“How does inclusivity and a more strategic approach to inclusive practice look like in an organisation?”
16:10 – 16:20
Question & Answer Session
16:20 – 16:25
Where do we go from here? – Gary Graham (LJMU Deputy Chief Executive, Organisational Enhancement)
16:25 – 16:30
Closing Words (Giving thanks) – Julie Lloyd (LJMU Director, People and Organisational Development)
16:30
Refreshments / Networking / End of Conference
*This programme is subject to change
For any enquiries relating to this event, please contact LJMU’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team via email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Kind regards
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team
[Liverpool John Moores University]<http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/>
Moni Akinsanya
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
People and Organisational Development
Exchange Station, Tithebarn St, Liverpool, L2 2QP
t: 01512318141 e: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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