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Welcome to the LJMU staff events page.

The university is committed to providing a holistic package of services and resources to support your wellbeing. Here you will find a range of online and in-person activities, training and webinars for you to engage with to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

If you cannot see an event you are looking for, it is likely fully booked. Should a place become available the event will re-appear and you will be able to book.

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Making Every Contact Count for Mental Health Training

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Mon, 09 Sep 2024
 Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Room 1 & 2 (main building)
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical, mental health and wellbeing. This session has been developed in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, and provides a safe space for staff to explore the barriers and issues with not only people asking for help and support, but also our own barriers we may face when asking if someone is ok. We will consider the language used and explore how best communicate that supportive element with individuals. Enabling staff to feel confident in being able to ask twice and signpost those in need to the correct services. The day will cover the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to MECC for Mental Health Module 2: Knowledge and Skills – having a MECC for Mental Health Conversation Module 3: Signposting and Pathways
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Craft Club

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  17
 Date:  Tue, 10 Sep 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Room 5 & 6 (main building)
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Craft Club is back by popular demand. Expert crafters and newbies welcome. If you would like to try something new or work on an existing project or, simply like a creative space to paint, draw, read or doodle, join us over lunchtime to work on some simple crafts of your choice. Resources provided. Santa’s Crafty helpers will be making items for our Christmas Charity Stall, so you are welcome to join in. Themed sessions will be advertised soon.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  6
 Date:  Wed, 18 Sep 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Craft Club

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Thu, 19 Sep 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Room 5 & 6 (main building)
More details
Craft Club is back by popular demand. Expert crafters and newbies welcome. If you would like to try something new or work on an existing project or, simply like a creative space to paint, draw, read or doodle, join us over lunchtime to work on some simple crafts of your choice. Resources provided. Santa’s Crafty helpers will be making items for our Christmas Charity Stall, so you are welcome to join in. Themed sessions will be advertised soon.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Wed, 25 Sep 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Making Every Contact Count for Mental Health Training

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Wed, 02 Oct 2024
 Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Room 1 & 2 (main building)
More details
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical, mental health and wellbeing. This session has been developed in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, and provides a safe space for staff to explore the barriers and issues with not only people asking for help and support, but also our own barriers we may face when asking if someone is ok. We will consider the language used and explore how best communicate that supportive element with individuals. Enabling staff to feel confident in being able to ask twice and signpost those in need to the correct services. The day will cover the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to MECC for Mental Health Module 2: Knowledge and Skills – having a MECC for Mental Health Conversation Module 3: Signposting and Pathways
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Wed, 02 Oct 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Pension Day for LGPS members

Financial Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Thu, 03 Oct 2024
 Time:  9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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LJMU‘s Payroll & Pensions Team are facilitating this full day face-to-face session for LGPS members. A session for Teachers Pension members will follow in November 2024. This session is only for employees who are within 2 years of retirement (minimum retirement age 55) and provides financial education. The day will be split into different topics: • Managing change (Transition into retirement) • Benefits provided by the state • Independent Financial Advice • Legacy Planning (Wills & Trusts) • Occupational Pension (Merseyside Pension Fund). Places are restricted to 30 employees, so if you are not within 2 years of retirement, please do not book.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Wed, 09 Oct 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  25
 Date:  Wed, 16 Oct 2024
 Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 Location:  Tithebarn Building - tbc
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Menopause Cafe’s aim to talk about menopause in a new way, to break down taboos, and increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues. Join us for a cuppa and a chat. This will mark World Menopause Day.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Wed, 16 Oct 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Wed, 30 Oct 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Wed, 06 Nov 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Making Every Contact Count for Mental Health Training

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 19 Nov 2024
 Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Room 1 & 2 (main building)
More details
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical, mental health and wellbeing. This session has been developed in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, and provides a safe space for staff to explore the barriers and issues with not only people asking for help and support, but also our own barriers we may face when asking if someone is ok. We will consider the language used and explore how best communicate that supportive element with individuals. Enabling staff to feel confident in being able to ask twice and signpost those in need to the correct services. The day will cover the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to MECC for Mental Health Module 2: Knowledge and Skills – having a MECC for Mental Health Conversation Module 3: Signposting and Pathways
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Making Every Contact Count for Mental Health Training

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Thu, 05 Dec 2024
 Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical, mental health and wellbeing. This session has been developed in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, and provides a safe space for staff to explore the barriers and issues with not only people asking for help and support, but also our own barriers we may face when asking if someone is ok. We will consider the language used and explore how best communicate that supportive element with individuals. Enabling staff to feel confident in being able to ask twice and signpost those in need to the correct services. The day will cover the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to MECC for Mental Health Module 2: Knowledge and Skills – having a MECC for Mental Health Conversation Module 3: Signposting and Pathways
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