The Impact of Events on Attendees with Tourette’s

Today, we want to discuss the impact of events on attendees with Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition characterised by involuntary movements and vocalisations called tics. Understanding this impact is crucial for event organisers to create inclusive and supportive environments. Let’s explore some key considerations: 1. Sensory Overload: Events can be overwhelming for individuals with Tourette’s…
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Understanding Reasons for Neurodivergent Individuals NOT Attending Events

Why would approximately 8 out of 10 of neurodivergent individuals choose not to attend an event, or choose to attend and then pull out at the very last minute? While each person’s experience is unique, there are several common factors that can contribute to their decision. Understanding these reasons can help event organisers create more…
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Building Trust for Neurodivergent Event Attendees

Neurodivergent individuals have diverse neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Building trust is essential to ensure their comfort, inclusion, and overall positive experience. Do you know how you can build trust and create a welcoming environment for neurodivergent attendees at your events. Let’s explore some strategies to foster trust: 1. Education and…
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The Crucial Safeguarding Role of Quiet Rooms at Events

In recent years, the concept of quiet rooms at events has gained significant attention and recognition. These designated spaces provide individuals with a peaceful and safe environment to retreat to when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated by the noise and crowds. While the primary purpose of quiet rooms is to promote mental wellbeing and inclusivity,…
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Ode to an Event Organiser

In a world that’s loud and fast, where chaos seems to bloom,There’s a place where peace is found, a quiet room.To all the event organisers, who truly understandNeuroinclusion and mental health, they take a stand. They create a haven, where minds can find reprieve,A sanctuary of solace, where we can all believe,In the power of…
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EventWell kicks off 2023 with an expansion of their EventWell Host team

EventWell, the charitable and community social enterprise, is kicking off the new year with an expansion in the team to coincide with a number of key strategic partnerships. To support these new contracts and growth in EventWell Hub and quiet room event bookings for 2023, including contracts with Media 10, Agiito and Twickenham Stadium, EventWell…
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How Does Attending Events Impact on Health

As event organisers how much do we really understand about the health impact attending events has on our visitors, attendees, exhibitors and stakeholders? Do we recognise that the impact can be significant not just anyone living with mental or physical health conditions, and/or neurodiversity, but for all attendees? In today’s technological age we have a…
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Employers, this is your Call to Action, the business case is clear

The health and wellbeing of our people has never been more important. Employees need all the help they can get. And in a world of work that’s changing at an unprecedented rate, it makes sense for employers to increasingly play a proactive role, understanding what employees need, supporting their wellbeing and empowering colleagues to thrive. “The…
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EventWell & Events Industry Alliance (EIA) announces new community partnership

“we are excited to partner with mental wellbeing leaders EventWell at this crucial time, joining the growing list of partner organisations in supporting the many vital initiatives, led by EventWell CEO Helen Moon, that bring optimal mental wellbeing to everyone in our industry.”
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Putting one step in front of the other is enough

There are so many people that have discovered running or the PE with Joe workouts to keep them through the last few months. For me the thing that has got me through is even easier – walking.  Simply walking out of the front door and taking the same route around the village as often as…
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Don’t Panic: A Five Point Plan for Anyone Made Redundant

People talk about redundancy being like a bereavement, and yes, there are many similarities. However, there are added elements to it.  Some people feel shame; they perceive redundancy to be a stigma, as if the reason they were singled out was personal and not because of a global pandemic. Others may find that it severely shakes…
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The Importance of Nutrition and Mental Health

For any event graduate or professional out there, we all know how stressful and jam-packed working in the events industry can be. Even with immaculate and precise planning, things indeed can go wrong. With long hours and pressured deadlines to meet, we all do our absolute best to ensure the highest standard events and customer…
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Personal Perspective: How Cheerleading helped an Events Professional gain a positive mindset.

We conducted a Question & Answer session with Events Graduate Lauren Hemingway to get her perspective on how important movement is and how it helped her whilst she was studying and whilst working. Lauren graduated with a degree in Event Management in 2019 and including her placement year, she has now worked in the industry for…
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The Importance of Movement and how running saved my life

We all know that movement is an essential part of our lifestyles and there are many benefits to incorporating movement into our day-to-day lives. Whilst there are many positive elements associated with movement, two which stand out to me in particular are stress reduction and mood enhancement. The events industry is commonly known to be…
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Why Mobile Meditation?

The blending of movement with the practice of meditation is not particularly new; its benefits are well known. However, it was only during the lockdown that I began to recognise this form of self-care, which combines mind and body, as a growing trend. For some, this might even become an alternative to traditional, immobile meditation. …
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10 tips to Better Sleep!

1. Airplane mode – Set a time for this (eg 8.pm) 2. Supplement – Small handful of nuts before bed (source of tryptophan), supplements like 5HTP, Magnesium glycinate, Melatonin might help. 3. Blackout – Draw the curtains, tape up anything that emits light with black tape. Ensure your room is dark. Alternatively use an eye mask.…
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