Our 2024 opening session focusses on mental wellbeing. We discuss the critical issues rail workers face in these uncertain times. Life post-covid seems to be relentless. The cost-of living-crisis has taken hold, and we’re constantly facing challenges at work, whether that be budgets, safety or job security. Our discussion focuses on strategies to foster mental resilience, provide robust support systems, and create a healthier work environment.
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Domestic abuse may happen at home, but in this session you’ll learn why it’s a workplace issue, what our industry can do, how to identify its signs, and the part we can all play to make a stand.
Working through Christmas
Our host, Huw Jones, talks to panellists Abby Davis, Brian Paynter, and Joe Smales about the challenges, sacrifices and sense of purpose whilst working in rail through Christmas.
To suicide and beyond
It was Christmas 2008, and Chris Parker planned to end his life - but circumstances changes and Chris ended up walking away. That situation changed his life forever. It took several years to appreciate what happened. Fast forward a few years, and Chris joined Network Rail's Train Planning department. He observed Network Rail’s culture and attitude towards mental health at that time. He knew there was room for improvement.