NATIONWIDE Building Society has shown its support to the Swindon Mindful Employer Network by printing six new pop-up publicity banner stands for the initiative, which concentrates on mental health and wellbeing at work.

Nationwide, through its print services in Hawksworth, produced the network newsletter called Head4Business for over five years and also helps with other publicity material.

David Latham, who leads the network at Swindon Mind, said: “Nationwide Building Society has always been so kind and enthusiastic towards the Swindon Mindful Employer Network and has demonstrated this by printing our publicity materials and hosting the occasional network event. They have played a significant role in the growth and ongoing success of this project.”

Amanda Rice, head of culture and engagement at Nationwide, added: “We are passionate about supporting the local community, and believe that mental health and wellbeing is an important subject for all employers and society to talk about.

“Nationwide is keen to play its part in supporting the network, as well as helping to encourage other Swindon businesses to come along to the valuable and inspiring sessions which the charity hosts.”

The network is holding its 2017 conference at the Swindon Marriott on October 9, which features guest speakers Professor Sir Cary Cooper, a leading organisational psychologist; sports legend and business coach Dr David Hemery; and international business leader and former vice-president of Unilever, Geoff McDonald.

Places for this event are available for representatives of employers in the Swindon and surrounding area only.

For more information about this event see smen@swindonmind.org

Notes

? The Swindon Mindful Employer Network is managed locally by Swindon Mind and has been funded since its formation in 2008 by Public Health in Swindon.

? Swindon Mind provides advice, support and services to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem in Swindon. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Swindon Mind is affiliated to Mind, the leading mental health charity for England and Wales. For more information please explore our website at http://swindonmind.org/

? MINDFUL EMPLOYER is a UK-wide initiative run by Workways, a service of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. The initiative aims to provide businesses and organisations with easier access to information, support and mental health awareness training and there is also a Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health. www.mindfulemployer.net 01392 677064

About Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society as well as one of the largest savings providers and the second largest mortgages provider in the UK. It is also a major provider of current accounts, credit cards, ISAs and personal loans. Nationwide has around 15 million customers and members.

Customers can manage their finances in a branch, via the mobile app, on the telephone, internet and post. The Society has around 18,000 employees. Nationwide’s head office is in Swindon with administration centres based in Northampton, Bournemouth and Dunfermline. The Society also has a number of call centres across the UK.