Psychological Safety at Events: It’s Not a Vibe. It’s a Design Decision.

Psychological safety isn’t about being nice. It’s not about soft lighting.It’s not about a pastel lounge.It’s not about putting “be kind” on the lanyards. Psychological safety is about whether someone’s nervous system believes they are safe enough to: And for neurodivergent attendees? It’s the difference between attending – and not attending at all. At EventWell,…
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This Is EventWell’s Research. And It Matters.

In 2022, EventWell® conducted independent research exploring the lived experience of neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health conditions attending live events. We surveyed 165 respondents. What we found changed the direction of our work – and ultimately shaped the development of not only our SensoryCalm service and support, but both the Neuroinclusion Maturity Index™…
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Why Event Organisers Should Invest in Supervised and Properly Resourced Sensory Spaces

In today’s events landscape, accessibility and inclusion are not optional, they are legal, ethical, and reputational imperatives. Providing supervised and properly resourced sensory spaces and quiet rooms is a critical investment for event organisers, especially considering the growing recognition of the needs of neurodivergent individuals and the legal obligations surrounding these provisions. Legal Considerations: Equality…
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Moving Minds: The Intersection of Movement and Neurodivergent Mental Health

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the profound impact that movement can have on mental health and wellbeing. However, this relationship is particularly significant for individuals who are neurodivergent – those whose neurological development and functioning differs from what is perceived to be the typical norm. From autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to…
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Empowering Movement: Nurturing Mental Health for People with Disabilities

In the discourse surrounding movement and mental health, the experiences and needs of people with disabilities are often overlooked. However, physical limitations should not be barriers to reaping the profound benefits that movement can offer for mental wellbeing. In fact, for individuals with disabilities, incorporating movement into daily life can be particularly empowering, fostering a…
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The Value of EventWell Buddies and Accessibility Hosts: Enhancing Inclusivity and Support at Events

In the fast-paced and dynamic world of events, prioritising the wellbeing and accessibility of all attendees is crucial to creating a positive and inclusive experience. EventWell Buddies and Accessibility Hosts are dedicated individuals who provide personalised support, guidance, and assistance to attendees, particularly those with specific needs or disabilities. In this blog post, we will…
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Person-Centric vs. Profit-Centric Event Management: Striking a Balance for Success

In the realm of event management, a perennial debate rages on: Is it better to prioritise the individual attendee experience (person-centric) or focus primarily on maximising profits (profit-centric)? While both approaches have their merits, the key to success lies in striking a balance between the two, recognising that attendee satisfaction and financial viability are interconnected…
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Understanding the Neurodiversity Paradigm: We Are All Neurodiverse

How much do you know and understand about Neurodiversity? Have you ever found yourself referring to someone who is Autistic as neurodiverse rather than neurodivergent, when they are really no more neurodiverse than someone who is non-autistic? At EventWell we are firm believers and supporters of the Neurodiversity Paradigm. Neurodiversity (a term coined by sociologist…
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Enhancing Event Experiences with Wellbeing Sessions: The Power of Breathwork

In the fast-paced world of events and conferences, where schedules are packed and demands are high, taking a moment to focus on wellbeing can make all the difference. Incorporating wellbeing sessions such as breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, and chair yoga into your event can significantly enhance the event experience, leaving attendees feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and…
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Navigating Events with Confidence: Top 5 Tips for Neurodivergent Attendees

Attending events can be an exciting but overwhelming experience for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and other neurological differences. In this blog, we share five valuable tips to help neurodivergent attendees navigate events with confidence, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience. 1. Plan Ahead and Familiarise Yourself with the Event Before…
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Could We Be Doing More? Addressing Neurodiversity in Event Planning.

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of neurodiversity in event planning. However, the question remains: have event managers unintentionally excluded neurodivergent individuals from their events in the past, and are they doing enough to change this for the future? Today’s blog aims to explore these questions and discuss the…
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Why Event Organisers Should Prioritise Neuroinclusion at Their Events

Neuroinclusion is a critical aspect of event planning that event managers should prioritise to create a welcoming and accommodating environment for all attendees, regardless of their neurological differences. Let’s discuss why event managers should ensure their events are neuroinclusive, starting with several key points that can be highlighted: 1. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion By ensuring…
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Mental Wellbeing in the Event Industry

This month marks six years since the EventWell began the mission of bringing the topic of mental health in the events industry to the forefront of people’s minds, and this got us thinking about how far we have come since October 2017. While progress has been made, there is still much more work to be…
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Let’s Talk About the Connection Between Quiet Rooms and Safeguarding!

Let’s talk about the important connection between quiet rooms and safeguarding!  Did you know that quiet rooms play a crucial role in creating safe spaces for individuals? They provide a haven where people can seek solace, find comfort, and take a break from the outside world. But here’s the thing – ensuring the safety and…
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25 Reasons Event Organisers Should Provide a Quiet Room

Conferences and events are rich environments, full of opportunities to experience new things. But they are also rich in stimulation, and with the constant switched on nature they can be overwhelming, exhausting and triggering for many people. A quiet room is a space that an attendee can retreat to safely whenever they feel overwhelm or…
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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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Events Agency Challenges the Status Quo with Launch of 4-Day Work Week Trial

We’re witnessing a global shift in the way we work and what people expect from their employer. Hybrid, remote and flexible working remain on the tip of most employees’ proverbial lips. Whilst these terms are open to interpretation depending on the context and disparities in business culture, the latest stats demonstrate that this is an…
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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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Overcoming Your Exercise Barriers

Active people are healthier and happier than people who are not! This is true for all ages and conditions, and not moving enough can even cause or worsen physical and mental ill health. Health and fitness makes sense. Yet when faced with being more physically active, people often come up with excuses, concerns, and worries.…
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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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