Wednesday 21 October 2026 , 10am to 1pm
Cumbria Room, Carlisle United Football Club

Creating inclusive workplaces helps employers attract diverse talent, improve employee wellbeing and build stronger, more productive teams.

This FREE workshop, delivered by Sally Pattison, Business Development, Training and Quality Assurance Manager at Right2Work, will provide employers with practical knowledge and tools to better understand neurodiversity and disability in the workplace.

Through interactive activities, lived experience insights and real-world examples, participants will gain confidence in creating environments where people can thrive.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the session, you will:

• Understand the spectrum of neurodiversity and disability.
• Recognise the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce.
• Explore practical ways to create a more inclusive workplace.
• Understand reasonable adjustments and when to use them.
• Learn how workplace adjustments can benefit both employees and employers.

Understanding Neurodiversity
This session will explore the fundamentals of neurodiversity, challenge common misconceptions and highlight the strengths that neurodivergent individuals can bring to the workplace. Through case studies, videos and discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of workplace experiences and barriers.

Building Blocks for an Inclusive Workplace
Discover practical steps that organisations can take to create an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, supported and able to perform at their best.

Reasonable Adjustments in Practice
Learn about different types of workplace adjustments, including job carving, job customisation and Workplace Consideration Passports. The session will include practical examples and activities to help employers understand how adjustments can support business needs while enabling employees to succeed.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is suitable for employers of all sizes, including business owners, HR professionals, managers and anyone involved in recruitment, people management or workplace wellbeing.

Network with Other Employers
The workshop will conclude with an informal networking session, providing a valuable opportunity to continue the conversation with other employers and professionals.

Sally Pattinson is Business Development, Training and Quality Assurance Manager at Groundwork. Sally brings extensive experience in supporting organisations to develop more inclusive workplaces and will share both professional expertise and lived experience throughout the session. (pic of Sally)

Places are limited and booking is essential

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