Case study
Matalan
A wellbeing partnership since 2019 with mental health and wellbeing programmes, corporate mental health first aid training, conflict management and de-escalation courses.
What we did
Mental health
Mental health and wellbeing training for Senior Leaders, HR teams, Managers and employees.
Mental health first aid
Training and upskilling corporate mental health first aiders across the business.
Personal Safets
Tailored personal safety and conflict management course to meet the specific needs of a retail environment.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Supporting all levels of the business to meet the specific needs of its people, from the senior leadership and HR teams to frontline managers and employees.
Corporate mental health first aid initial and refresher courses along with upskilling and support for their first aiders.
Conflict management, de-escalation, lone working and personal safety training for frontline employees.
What the client said
"Terry was an excellent trainer and we came away with a much clearer picture of how mental health issues affect people at work. The training was engaging, accessible, informative, important and mind-broadening. Most of all, the training helped to dispel the stigma and fear of mental health - giving delegates the confidence to recognise some of the symptoms and a desire to do what we can to help people through periods of mental ill-health."
Lord Simon Wolfson
CEO, Next
"Oakwood have helped Next to embark upon their journey to improve the way those who experience mental ill-health are recognised, heard and helped. From the development of corporate objectives and a Mental Wellbeing Charter to the creation and delivery of a comprehensive training Programme and procedures, Oakwood have been incredibly supportive at every stage."
Andy Latham
Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Next
"Terry and Oakwood have been working closely with us at Next over the last year to assist in the development of our Mental Health Programme. They have delivered senior management Mental Health awareness training and have also worked with some key personnel within Next to develop their knowledge, confidence and delivery in the subject of Mental Health creating our own in house training resource.
Terry is so approachable and personable. He has been incredibly supportive to our team and has help us to set up a great platform on which to build. "
Claire Kershaw
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, Next
