Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police’s Wellbeing team will be running its fifth annual virtual wellbeing festival between Monday 7 October to Friday 18 October.
You can choose from over 30 sessions that cover all areas of wellbeing including guest speakers sharing their own inspiring stories; Charlie Morley, the ‘Sleep Guy’, retired sergeant Andy Wilson who speaks openly about his survival journey into and out of a mental health issue, and so many more. We are honoured to be joined this year by Figen Murray OBE, campaigner, counsellor, life coach, and mother of Martyn Hett, who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.
How to register
Below we have listed the sessions, just use the link to read more about the session and register for the ones you are interested in.
Mon 7th October
09:30-10:30: Cancer 101 - Tips on how to reduce your risk of cancer and visiting your doctor
12:30-13:30: Mark Ormrod MBE - Living without limits: The next chapter
14:30-15:30: Smart wearables: Optimising training, sleep, and recovery for performance with Ben Thorne
Tues 8th October
09:30-10:30: Baiju Solanki presents how to make a game changing impact
12:30-13:30: Wholesome health - How to fuel body and mind with Daz Stephens
14:30-15:30: Feed your body clock – How to eat well 24/7 with Anna Earl
Wed 9th October
09:30-10:30: YOGA breaking down the barriers with Alix Coleby
12:30-13:30: Amanda Whittaker – Routine setting as a shift worker parent
14:30-15:30: Managing money and neuro-diversity with Justine Piercy and Liz Mulhall-Brewer
Thurs 10th October
09:30-10:30: Hannah Bailey - Building resilience in a policing world
12:30-13:30: Charlie Morley - Too stressed to sleep?
15:30-16:30: The man behind the mask
Fri 11th October
09:30-10:30: Deep nervous system regulation for stress and trauma with James Scurry
12:30-13:30: How to forge ahead - A lived experience guide to mental health with Nick Elston
14:00-15:00: Neurodiversity Talk Café with David Flavin, opened by D&C ACO Alexis Poole
16:00-17:00: Catherine's creature comforts
Mon 14th October
09:30-10:30: Owen O’Kane -How to stay steady in challenging times
12:30-13:30: Ryan Hopkins – The ‘not so’ secret to wellbeing
14:00-15:00: Dr Rebecca Walker: Migraine, unrecognised and misunderstood: learn how to spot the condition and how to live well with migraine.
15:00-16:00: Sharon Livermore MBE - Domestic abuse event – Join us to make a difference
Tues 15th October
09:30-10:30: Menstruation, menopause & exercise with Dr Andy Middlebrooke
11:00-11:45: DS Mike Dearden - Long Covid and resilience
12:30-13:30: Sara Davison, your essential guide on how to cope with breakup, divorce and domestic abuse
14:30-15:30: Lizzie Bean - Beanology magic, weaving light and laughter around the complexities of finding self-compassion
Wed 16th October
10:00-11:00: Matt Wallden - How to avoid burnout while staying "on fire"!
12:30-13:30: Andy Wilson - A survivor's personal journey
14:30-15:30: Dave Blundell - How Police Care UK might assist serving or retired police officers, staff, and volunteers, who have been harmed because of policing
Thurs 17th October
09:30-10:30: Dr Alka Patel - From juggling and struggling to nourishing and flourishing: A journey towards optimised health and longevity
12:30-13:30: Figen Murray OBE - From tragedy to positive change
14:30-15:30: Belinda Kirk - How to improve our mental health through adventure
16:00-17:00: Andy Hood - Supporting unpaid carers in our workforce and communities
Fri 18th October
09:30-10:30: Rebekah Eglinton - A trauma informed approach to staff wellbeing
11:00-12:00: Dr Rebecca Walker - Living through the menopause
12:30-13:30: Wellbeing Lunchtime Quiz
14:00-15:00: Menopause Talk Café with Natasha Hill, opened by Dorset ACO Jo Mosley
15:30-16:30: Laughter yoga finale with Cathy Veale and Rebecca Gilbody