Creating Inclusive and Healthy Workplaces in Telford and Wrekin 9th September 2026

This event offers a practical opportunity to get ahead of change, shape local solutions and influence how we can continue to improve workplaces across Telford and Wrekin. The day will be participative and workshop-based, building on the findings from our recent employer survey and from ongoing work across the borough. It will provide a space for employers to explore what matters most to them, share challenges and insight and help shape practical solutions that work in real settings.

While the event is designed to support employers to strengthen their own practices, it is also part of a wider, shared ambition: to create lasting system change across Telford and Wrekin. This includes working alongside community organisations, public sector partners and people with lived experience to improve opportunities, access and improved health outcomes for people seeking employment and sustainable work.

The session will focus on two key areas:

• Inclusive recruitment and workplace practices
• Healthy and active workplaces supporting the health of people of working age

Through a mix of shared insight and interactive workshops, we will work together to shape:

• Practical actions employers can take within their own organisations
• Collective priorities for system change that better support employers and the local workforce
• Opportunities to collaborate with the community and public sector to shape change

Further details on the agenda and sessions will be shared nearer the time, but we anticipate a collaborative and action-focused day.

Why this matters
Good and fair employment is a key driver of health, wellbeing and opportunity across Telford and Wrekin.

This event recognises that employers are a critical part of that system, alongside community organisations, public sector partners and people with lived experience.

By working together, we can:

• Improve access to employment opportunities
• Support health and wellbeing through physical activity in the workforce
• Strengthen local community capacity and inclusive economic resilience

Who should attend?

• Employers from across all sectors (private, public and voluntary/community)
• HR leads, operational managers and those involved in recruitment and workforce development, or responsible for the health and wellbeing of employees.
• Employer networks and representative organisations

Important information
Final venue details and confirmed timings will be shared with all registered attendees closer to the event date.
Places are limited to support meaningful discussion and participation.

Please direct any queries about this event to healthimprovement@telford.gov.uk