Launchpad Southend

An introduction to Able Futures and how we can support employers to support mental health at work
2023-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Webinar
With the aim of supporting mental health in workplaces comes a webinar hosted by an Able Futures Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant. This session will cover how managers can lead with compassion to advocate a positive mental space for employees. Able Futures deliver the Access To Work Mental Health Support Service in England, Scotland and Wales on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Able Futures knows that mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can lead to having some bad days. Things such as stress or bereavement can also impact our mental health and sometimes mean that we struggle at work and don’t feel able to cope with everyday life. If you live with mental health difficulties you know there are up days but there are down days too. You also know that those down days can really affect you at work- you might find it hard to focus, or maybe struggle to perform at your best. All in all, mental health has a huge effect on your productivity at work, no matter the specifics. The aim of Able Futures is to help you enjoy more good days and enable employers to be actively supporting mental health in workplaces.
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As an employer you can sign up to promote the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service to your apprentices and receive a comprehensive range of support for free. Every apprenticeship provider that registers for the service receives a toolkit, a free training resource full of helpful dos and don’ts, access to webinars and information sessions on mental health at work. Along with access to qualified professionals to help you help your apprentices. You gain resources and guidance on the latest topics for supporting people with their mental health at work. Knowledge you can access at any time.

Ambitious Essex 'Innovation in... Digitech'
2023-07-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Ambitious Essex, Ambitious Women in Essex and Digital Essex are joining forces to bring you the next event in their ‘Innovation In…’ series, this time our focus is on all things Digitech.
Join us for a morning session where you can from our amazing 3 guest speakers (itinerary below) who will be speaking individually and also taking part in a general panel discussion around the topic, where the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. There is also lots of opportunities to network with fellow attendees.
Tim Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, Tech East
Tim is Chief Operating Officer of Tech East, the digital tech cluster organisation for the East of England. He is a founding board member of the UK Tech Cluster Group member. Prior to returning to the East of England Tim held international general management, strategic marketing, and tech product roles at Thomson Reuters, Informa and RICS. He is a non-executive director of UEA’s Norwich Business School and a board member of the New Anglia LEP Cultural Board. He was educated at London Business School and Newcastle University.
Caitlin Glover, Founder, Syper Education
Caitlin is an 18 year old neurodivergent entrepreneur with a passion for using technology in education. She founded Syper Education, a neurodivergent-specialist tuition agency and has recently been selected as a Big Education Challenge Finalist. Caitlin is using technology to ensure that no child is left behind because of the way their brain works.
Beth-May Leddra-Chapman, Freelance UX/UI Designer
Beth-May is a young, award winning designer who runs her own business as well as using her skills to mentor other designers.
Agenda:
10:30 – 11:15: Arrival drinks and networking
11:15 – 11:30: Guest Speaker – Tim Robinson, Tech East
11:30 – 11:45: Guest Speaker – Caitlin Glover, Syper Education
11:45 – 12:00: Guest Speaker – Beth-May Leddra Chapman, Freelance UX and UI Designer
12:00 – 12:30: Panel Discussion and Opportunity for Q&A – “Innovation in Digitech”
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch and Networking
Getting to the event:
The event is being held within The Launchpad, Southend Airport Business Park, Rochford.
The venue is accessible by public transport and there is parking on site for those driving.

Southend Business Partnership Briefing
2023-06-29 07:30 - 10:30 | Launchpad Southend, Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford, SS4 1YH
Following the success of March’s briefing we are hosting the next briefing on the 29th June at Launchpad, Airport Business Park.
Hosted at Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Rochford, you are guaranteed a great experience with our June Southend Business Partnership Briefing at a exciting new venue with FREE PARKING.
The morning will have on offer: light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of business updates from local businesses and providers.
The event will consist of two parts (registration and refreshment from 7:30am):7:30-8:30am Networking with a market place
8:30-10:00am SBP briefing with speakers
We are finalising all details at the moment , please check back at a later date for further information.
These meetings are a great opportunity to meet with other local businesses to network, to gather information that could support your business growth and to have the opportunity to express your thoughts on what Southend needs in order to enable businesses to recover and thrive.
If you are not yet a SBP member and wish to receive the monthly SBP newsletter and quarterly briefing invite please subscribe to the Free SBP membership at: www.public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSOUTHENDBC/signup/32490
If you require any further information please contact economicd@southend.gov.uk
