For our second quarter, the UK Wellbeing Strategy Group has launched our new Wellbeing Campaign focused on two important themes: Mental Health and Neurodiversity. Throughout May and June we’ll be sharing practical resources, advice and helpful guidance designed to support our colleagues in understanding these topics and creating a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

Our current UK Wellbeing Strategy group wellbeing campaign is focussed on Neurodiversity and Mental Health. Our latest initiative is the introduction of Meeting Room Sensory Support Boxes.

When sensory stress builds up it can make it harder for neurodiverse colleagues to concentrate, process information, regulate emotions, or participate confidently. Some people may fidget, doodle, tap objects, or move slightly to help self-regulate and maintain focus.

These “fidget boxes” are a small practical solution for reducing sensory stress during meetings, aimed at supporting our neurodiverse colleagues (although we believe they can support everyone!). The boxes contain small tactile toys designed to help colleagues stay focused, comfortable and engaged during meetings.

Following a successful pilot at our Head Office, 18 of our UK sites will shortly receive their Sensory Support boxes which will be positioned openly on meeting room tables. The pilot has already received really positive feedback from colleagues, with many appreciating the opportunity to use sensory tools discreetly during longer meetings or busy working days.

Each box is very low cost to assemble and easy to introduce into meeting spaces, and to support respectful shared use every box also includes simple guidance notes.

If you would like to order a Sensory box for your site, please send us an email to [email protected]