Recommended Read: First in the Fight | Helen Antrobus and Andrew Simcock

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The women of Greater Manchester have long stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight for equality and social change.

The unveiling of the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst in St Peter’s Square, strove to represent the contributions that Manchester women had made not only to the city, but also to the rest of the world.

Sitting alongside stunning illustrations from the ‘Women in Print’ collective, First in the Fight brings to life the stories of a range of inspiring women, from suffragettes, to botanists and mathematicians. The efforts of these pioneering women have shaped the world we live in and have helped pave the way for the voices of the next generation of women to be heard.

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01apr09:3012:30Dementia and the Workplace: A Guide for HR and Workplace Leaders

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01/04/2025 09:30 - 12:30(GMT+00:00)

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Radyr Golf Club

Drysgol Road, Radyr, CF15 8BS

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Learn how HR can support employees with dementia by fostering inclusive policies, raising awareness and creating a strengths-based culture.

With rising retirement ages and a growing number of younger people diagnosed with dementia (over 71,000 under 65), it’s vital for HR professionals to increase awareness and understanding of dementia in the workplace. This session will explore how dementia can affect individuals differently and provide practical strategies for offering meaningful support at work.

Why This Matters for HR Professionals

Younger employees with dementia may face unique challenges, such as balancing caregiving responsibilities or raising children alongside their diagnosis. Navigating workplace systems can be overwhelming for them, but with the right policies and approaches, you can make a difference.

At this session, we’ll challenge outdated perceptions of dementia and focus on how HR leaders can foster inclusive, strengths-based environments that empower individuals at every stage of their journey.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for HR professionals, managers, occupational health teams, and anyone responsible for employee wellbeing. If you’re keen to create a workplace culture that truly supports colleagues with dementia, this is for you.

About Effro

We are part of Platfform, the mental health and social change charity with over 30 years experience. Effro is Platfform’s dementia support project which supports people living with dementia to lead fulfilling lives based on sensory experiences and activities that spark real joy.

Many dementia charities and organisations only focus on the practical or medical needs of the people they work with. At Effro, we believe there’s more that can be done; that recognising the needs, preferences and individuality of each person creates opportunities for a better life.

Through this approach, we work with people to explore the things that interest them, that bring fascination or excitement, and that add to a life joyfully lived.

The work we do with people living with dementia includes activity sessions in any residential setting, one-to-one support, liaison and guidance, and new ways and ideas to reignite passions and stir positive memories.

Speaker:

Rhian Pitt

Rhian has been co-producing, developing, and delivering workshops with Effro since the training team was formed in 2021. With nearly 15 years of experience in teaching and training, she also brings personal connections to dementia, remaining mindful of the topic’s sensitive nature.

Venue:

Rhadyr Golf Club, Drysgol Road, Cardiff CF15 8BS

www.radyrgolf.co.uk

Light refreshments are included

*This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

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01apr10:0013:00Women in Business: CoWorking & Connections | Milton Keynes Accelerator

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01/04/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+00:00)

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NatWest Milton Keynes (C:MK shopping centre, door 14)

Midsummer Boulevard 164 Midsummer Arcade Milton Keynes MK9 3BB

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Bringing female founders together to cowork in our accelerator events space on a monthly basis; informal connectivity and network expansion.

As longstanding supporters of Women in Business we understand the various challenges that women might face when setting up or running their business, and our goal is to make a positive difference to women in business across the UK through our Business Builder and Accelerator programme and our Women in Business Specialists who provide tailored support for women looking to start up and grow their business, no matter what their size or sector.

As the largest supporter of UK businesses, we champion anyone starting or growing a business, with a specific focus on women and those from ethnic minority communities.

NatWest is a business that understands when customers and people succeed, communities succeed, and the economy thrives. As part of our purpose, we are looking at how we can drive change for our communities in enterprise, learning and climate. As one of the leading supporters of UK business, we are prioritising enterprise as a force of change. This includes focusing on the people and communities who have traditionally faced the highest barriers to entry and figuring out ways to remove these. Learning is also key to their continued growth as a company in an ever changing and increasingly digital world.

Detailed research found that the biggest opportunities to help female entrepreneurs fell into three areas:
1. Increasing the Funding directed towards them.
2. Greater family care support
3. Relatable and accessible mentors and networks.
Yet, despite more women setting up and scaling up in business the disparity between men and women starting businesses remains and the latest research shows that women in business are still not getting their fair share of funding.

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Bring your laptop or device to get some work done, we’ll provide the wifi and the biscuits!

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