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Networks and Wellbeing

Introduction

Paddington is a vibrant business and residential hub - already a thriving location. The Grand Union BID will promote Paddington as a desirable destination for work, socialising and networking, giving the district a collective voice, knitting together our businesses and local community.

Wellbeing Series

We have launched a Wellbeing Series - offering bespoke services to people who work in Paddington, promoting employee satisfaction and retention. Businesses have indicated overwhelming support for measures and initiatives that contribute to staff wellbeing in Paddington.

Suggested topics for workshops and discussions include baby loss and sudden bereavement, adult diagnosis of ADHD and autism, managing a long-term health condition at work, caring for a family member with dementia and managing anxiety within the workplace.

Let’s talk about grief - Bereavement panel discussion

We held our first wellbeing event on 12 Febraury 2026, with 25 employees representing 16 Paddington companies joining us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on bereavemenet and its impact in the workplace.

Our panel, drawn from BID members and the local community, shared personal experiences, best practice approaches and unique case studies - including lessons learned when supporting families through the loss of colleagues in disasters and work-related accidents. Colleagues from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bereavement Team were also on hand to speak to people on a one-to-one basis.

You can read more about the event and access recommended resources from our panel members here.

Panel members speak to event Chair, Gail Scott-Spicer.
The BID will work to create a strong business ecosystem across Paddington, promoting growth and fostering engagement between companies:
  • A new BID member engagement system will enable us to build momentum in the first year of the BID’s term and launch ESG and sustainability networks. Feedback during consultation on the BID proposal indicated high levels of support for cross-sector collaboration and sharing of best practice.
  • We will build on our popular community walks introduced for staff at St Mary’s Hospital, where NHS staff visit local community partners and charities to better understand the issues faced by the local community, and roll these out for Social Impact and ESG leads at our member companies.

Themed Networks

With so many Paddington companies being international; staff frequently travel for work and are often based across multiple sites. Coupled with post pandemic practices of remote working, there is a real demand to support Paddington’s next generation of professionals, providing opportunities to network and advance their careers. The BID will introduce a series of sector-themed networks in the second year of the BID’s term.

The BID will launch regular communication with members, highlighting volunteering opportunities, offers, news and events. Themed discovery walks will be piloted to test the appetite for exploring all that Paddington has to offer, hidden gems and the wider area. We will also trial leisure and competitive socialising initiatives to bring people and companies together.

We welcome input and ideas from BID members to help continue to shape the wellbeing series and networks. Please get in touch.

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