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CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare)

CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare)

Course Overview

Mental health and wellbeing are fundamental to a productive and sustainable workforce, especially within today’s dynamic and often unpredictable work environments. As organisations face the challenges of technological change, hybrid working models, and shifting societal expectations, promoting mental health has become both a strategic necessity and a moral imperative. 

Employers are increasingly responsible for fostering environments that support not just physical safety but also psychological resilience. The integration of mental health and wellbeing into organisational strategy enhances employee engagement, reduces turnover, and drives performance.  

Leaders must address systemic stressors, create a culture of psychological safety, and implement evidence-based practices to support workforce wellbeing. 

This course is designed to support postgraduate-level learners in critically examining mental health and wellbeing in professional contexts. It synthesises global frameworks, UK legislation, NHS priorities, theoretical models, and practical applications, empowering leaders to design and implement sustainable and effective wellbeing strategies. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand Equality Diversity & Inclusion at Strategic Level​
  • Discuss the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance.​
  • Critically assess the complexities of managing mental health and wellbeing in an organisational context.​
  • Know how to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion​
  • ​Propose a strategy to promote mental health and wellbeing in an organisational context.​
  • Critically appraise approaches for implementing and sustaining a culture of mental health and wellbeing.​
  • Critically evaluate contemporary approaches for creating healthy work systems.​

In house training

The course can be customised to meet your organisational needs, enabling staff to gain leadership and management expertise tailored to your business context. To discuss further, please contact eleanor.morgan@convenzis.co.uk

Qualification

Participants gain the CMI Level 7 Award after completing practical and written assessments.

Assessment

After attending the training course, participants will need to submit a report and strategy document of between 3500 and 4500 words. The assignment will then be graded by the CMI and successful candidates will be awarded the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Health and Wellbeing.

In addition to Trust Funding, we welcome self-funders and can provide flexible payment plan options.

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9th - 10th November 2026 | Online
£1000.00 excl VAT
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This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your organisation. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 0161 8200 631 or click below to make an enquiry.

The Agenda

09:00

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of agenda, participant goals, and learning outcomes.

09:15

Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing

Definitions and significance in modern organisations.

09:45

Defining Stress, Health and Wellbeing

WHO, CIPD, and HSE perspectives; eustress vs distress.

10:45

Global and External Drivers

WHO Healthy Workplace, ISO 45003, OECD Wellbeing Framework.

11:30

National Drivers and UK Legal Framework

NHS frameworks, laws (HSAW 1974, Equality Act), PHE HNA, Thriving at Work.

12:30

Lunch

Lunch

13:30

Evidence from the NHS Staff Survey 2024

Deep dive into data and implications for strategy.

14:00

Insights from the CMI and Deloitte Reports

Management culture, costs of presenteeism, productivity links.

15:00

Theoretical and Conceptual Models

JD-R, HSE Standards, NICE, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Casey (2014).

16:00

Reflective Discussion

Application of frameworks to delegates' work settings.

16:30

End of day

End of day

09:00

Recap and Reflections from Day 1

Participant insights and review.

09:15

Organisational Culture and Best Practice

Civility, Just Culture, NHS case studies, SAP, Marks & Spencer.

10:15

Workplace Stressors and Impact

Real-world triggers and organisational consequences.

11:00

Presenteeism, Absenteeism and Resilience

NHS absence data, CIPD insights, strategies to build resilience.

11:45

Strategic Policy and Competency Development

Reviewing sample policies, leadership behaviours, CIPD competency links.

12:30

Lunch

Lunch

13:30

Evidence-Based Interventions and Monitoring

PHE HNA, evaluation methods, feedback loops.

14:00

Case Law and Employer Liability

Sutherland v Hatton and lessons for leaders.

15:00

Strategy Design and Recommendations

Group task: outline a tailored MHW strategy for participants' contexts.

16:00

Final Reflections and Action Planning

Review, commitments, feedback.

16:30

End of day

End of day

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Convenzis Healthcare Event testimonials

Testimonials

An enjoyable and transformational experience that felt highly relevant to my current role. I will be able to apply the learning directly into my day-to-day work. The course was well delivered, and Helen created the right level of stretch and challenge throughout. I would absolutely recommend this to colleagues.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - NHS England

I really enjoyed the course content, even areas I was already familiar with, as it added new depth and perspective. The in-person format made a huge difference, particularly for group work and authentic discussion. I would definitely complete further courses with Convenzis and recommend this programme to others.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT)

A great balance between personal reflection and stretching your thinking, alongside considering leadership at a wider, strategic level. The facilitation was confident, engaging and built trust early, which made group interactions particularly valuable. Even having covered some of the content before, the blend of personal and strategic focus made this highly applicable in practice.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The content was clear, engaging and easy to digest, with a strong focus on personal development rather than just theory. It was a very eye-opening and therapeutic experience. Helen delivered the course wonderfully. Additional clarity around the post-course assignment would be helpful, but overall this was a highly valuable and personalised learning experience.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - NHS

An excellent programme that really challenged our thinking and provided insights I hadn’t previously considered. Helen created a safe, open environment that allowed for honest reflection and meaningful discussion. I would absolutely recommend it – having the time and space to think in this way is incredibly valuable.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust

This course was more emotional than expected, but in a really positive way. It created an opportunity to connect with others and reflect on my own communication and leadership style to improve outcomes for both my team and projects. Helen was kind, clear and supportive throughout. It is a very worthwhile experience for managers.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Dorset County Hospital

The content is highly relevant to healthcare, with a wide range of tools to support leadership, particularly around self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Helen is an exceptional coach – this went far beyond a traditional course, creating space for deep reflection and real personal growth in just a few days. I would strongly encourage organisations to invest the time and funding for their leaders to attend.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

A very informative course with a range of models and frameworks to take away and explore further. Helen was brilliant – engaging, knowledgeable and highly supportive throughout. This course teaches you a huge amount about yourself and how to show up as your best self as a leader.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Mersey West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals

The course content was well balanced and thoughtfully structured, particularly the way it was split across self, organisation and the wider system – this made it easy to digest and apply. I really valued the mix of delivery styles, from teaching to group work and self-reflection. Be prepared to explore your own abilities and capabilities in depth.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - Channel Health Alliance

A very well-structured programme that really lends itself to the topic. Helen was incredibly accommodating and supportive throughout, helping us fully understand the content and apply it in practice. I would absolutely recommend this course to others.

CMI Level 7 Course Attendee - UHSussex