Oakwood Training

04/03/2026

This Sunday 8th March is

Celebrating women’s achievements and the campaign theme for 2026 is 'Give To Gain'

Find out more and get free resources for your workplace: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

What's the International Women's Day 2026 theme? IWD 2026 theme is Give To Gain. Join the IWD 2026 Give To Gain campaign

03/03/2026

Cultural change starts from the top, and leaders play a key role in setting the tone for how mental health and wellbeing are perceived and prioritised within the workplace.

At Oakwood, our flexible Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness for Senior Leaders training can be delivered as a one-off session or as part of a programme, where any aspect, including duration, content, and language, can be tailored to suit your needs.

Find out more: https://www.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/mental-health-wellbeing-training/senior-leaders-programme/

Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness Course Training for Senior Leaders Cultural change starts from the top, and leaders play a key role in setting the tone for how mental health and wellbeing are perceived and prioritised within the workplace. MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARENESS FOR SENIOR LEADERS I...

02/03/2026

We're very grateful to Colin Russell Director at Nike for his kind words and support.

Oakwood was delighted to partner with Nike to deliver – a Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme for people managers in stores across Europe.

We also delivered customised coaching sessions for leaders and managers.

Find out more: https://www.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/portfolio/nike/

27/02/2026

Weekly round up....

🧠 Mental Health and Wellbeing training with managers across the UK at Innserve Ltd

💡Bespoke Mental Health and Wellbeing refresher course for Champions and First Aiders at Royal College of General Practitioners

👏 Mental Health First Aider refresher training with Unipart

⚖️Almost 200 people signed up to our live webinar on 10th March: Where Wellbeing Meets Legal Responsibility. In partnership with Freeths, we're delighted to be joined by Director and experienced Employment Lawyer Fiona Powell. Free to attend - register via the link below

https://info.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/mental-health-at-work-webinar-when-does-wellbeing-become-a-legal-issue

Take care and have a great weekend 😊

26/02/2026

Most organisations now provide wellbeing support, often through EAPs. That’s an important foundation. But globally, only 5–7% of employees use the support their employer pays for.

The issue isn’t intent or investment. It’s that access alone doesn’t guarantee people feel able to use it early or at all.

Our latest blog explores the “access paradox”, the role culture and mindset play in help-seeking, and why manager confidence is such a critical factor in whether support is used proactively or only once issues escalate.

👉 Read the full blog: www.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/access-isnt-enough-why-fear-and-silence-stop-wellbeing-support-from-working/

25/02/2026

You probably know someone living with an eating disorder – but you may not realise it.

Eating disorders are one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time, and they can affect anyone at any time.

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder, many in secret. That’s more than 1 in 50 people – but the real number could be even higher.

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that are often misunderstood, mislabelled, or undiagnosed, which can prevent people from reaching out for help.

For , we wanted to share some resources from the UK's leading charity, Beat. They have some fantastic free resources for workplaces 👇

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/worried-about-someone-at-work/

Worried about someone at work? Learn more about how you can support someone who may be struggling with an eating disorder at work

24/02/2026

In two weeks, we go live with 'Where Wellbeing Meets Legal Responsibility', in partnership with Freeths, leading UK employment law specialists.

🧠 Mental health is rarely straightforward
🤝 Managers are expected to be supportive
📋 HR teams are expected to be consistent
⚖️ And the legal expectations aren’t always clear

Mental health conversations at work are evolving, and expectations are changing too.

On Tuesday 10th March at 11am, we’ll be breaking down what employers really need to know, combining Oakwood’s wellbeing expertise with specialist legal insight from Freeths.

Free to attend, book your place here: https://info.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/mental-health-at-work-webinar-when-does-wellbeing-become-a-legal-issue

23/02/2026

🌟 Client Spotlight: Celebrating AS Watson's Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing 🌟

With over 130,000 employees and established in 1841, AS Watson is one of the world's longest-standing and most recognised retail companies.

AS Watson has taken a tailored approach to workplace wellbeing, addressing the needs of everyone from the senior leaders to frontline staff. Through conferences, classroom courses, and virtual sessions, they’ve made mental health and wellbeing education more accessible worldwide.

They invested in a bespoke Train the Trainer programme, equipping employees across the UK and Europe to deliver internal wellbeing training. By embedding mental health awareness into leadership development, they are creating a sustainable, long-term impact.

We’re proud to have partnered with them on this journey since 2018, providing expertise and training to help shape a healthier, more resilient workplace.

👏 Join us in celebrating AS Watson’s achievements in workplace wellbeing

https://www.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/portfolio/as-watson/

20/02/2026

Good intentions aren’t always enough.

Join Oakwood Training in partnership with Freeths, leading UK employment law specialists, for our Where Wellbeing Meets Legal Responsibility Webinar.

🗓 Tuesday 10th March
⏰ 11:00–11:45 GMT

Mental health conversations at work are becoming more frequent and more complex.

Where does support end and legal responsibility begin?
What does “reasonable” actually mean in practice?

We’ll unpack all of this in a practical, straight-talking 45-minute session designed to give employers clarity and confidence.

If you’re responsible for people, HR or wellbeing, this one’s for you.

Register for free here: https://info.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/mental-health-at-work-webinar-when-does-wellbeing-become-a-legal-issue

19/02/2026

Have a teenager revising for upcoming exams? These resources from the UK charity Young Minds are very helpful 👇

It's normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but sometimes they can make you feel anxious or depressed. Find out how you can deal with exam stress.

18/02/2026

We're very grateful to Sophie Bond at LKQ Corporation for her kind words.

We were delighted to recently share LKQ Europe's news of our new global partnership to help strengthen mental health awareness and build a culture of wellbeing across LKQ Europe and LKQ Corporation.

It's been a pleasure working with Sophie and her colleagues since 2020.

17/02/2026

Good intentions aren’t always enough. Join Oakwood Training in partnership with Freeths, leading UK employment law specialists, for our Where Wellbeing Meets Legal Responsibility Webinar.

🗓 Tuesday 10th March
⏰ 11:00–11:45 GMT

Mental health conversations at work are becoming more frequent and more complex.

Where does support end and legal responsibility begin?
What does “reasonable” actually mean in practice?

We’ll unpack all of this in a practical, straight-talking 45-minute session designed to give employers clarity and confidence.

If you’re responsible for people, HR or wellbeing, this one’s for you.

Register for free here: https://info.oakwoodtraining.co.uk/mental-health-at-work-webinar-when-does-wellbeing-become-a-legal-issue