From wellbeing to wellness: using evidence backed strategies to improve staff retention in MATs
With recruitment and retention continuing to challenge trusts nationwide, many leaders are searching for solutions that go beyond workload reduction and one-off wellbeing initiatives. In this practical session, discover how one trust has embedded the NHS Five Pillars of Wellness into a whole-organisation strategy, from mindfulness and skill development to social connection and physical activity. This session will share practical, scalable initiatives including flexible PPA, trust-wide social groups, mindfulness training, shared curriculum planning, and workload reduction strategies, alongside the measurable impact on retention, staff satisfaction, and organisational culture. Join this session to explore how a wellness-first, people-centred approach can transform staff experience, strengthen retention, and ultimately improve outcomes for pupils.