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ADHD Awareness Month 2023

ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and affects both children and adults worldwide

October 2023

Click here to learn more about ADHD (NHS.uk)

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Understanding ADHD Awareness Month | Inclusive Employers

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ADHD Awareness Month is a time for learning and celebration of difference. Learn more about what the month is and why it's important.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Act to prevent breast cancer

October 2023

Click here to read article: 'Reducing your risk of breast cancer' (SPFT Optimise)

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Sadly, we all know someone touched by breast cancer. Play your part and help raise money to prevent future generations from hearing the words 'you have breast cancer'.

This October we want you to get active. Get active to raise money. Get active to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Studies show that by increasing your physical activity, you can significantly reduce your risk by as much as 20%.

So get active, reduce your risk and have fun raising money.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Play your part, help raise money to prevent breast cancer for future generations.

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Faith Festivals: Guidance on Sending Greetings

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Faith Festivals: Guidance on Sending Greetings

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Greetings for Faith Festivals 2023

Guidance about the most appropriate festivals on which to send greetings to people of different faiths, and the form of greeting to use

Festival: The Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha’u’llah

Faith: Baha’i

Date: 16 to 17 October 2023

Greeting: Greetings on the Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha’u’llah

Click here to learn more (Inter Faith Network UK)

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Week of Prayer for World Peace Annual Gathering

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Interfaith Event

Sending out prayers, meditations and heartfelt wishes for peace

Online (Zoom)

15 October 2023 (3:00pm)

Click here for the full details (weekofprayerforworldpeace.co.uk)

Cost: free

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The week of Prayer for World Peace takes place from the second to third Sunday in October each year, which in 2023 will be from Sunday, 15th October to Sunday 22nd October

This year the Prayer Leaflets will be distributed for free, please check the Donations & Orders page if you're interested.

The Week of Prayer for World Peace Annual Gathering will again this year only be on line. This is to allow as many as possible to participate. It will be held on Sunday, 15 October at 15:00/ 3PM UK Time. The zoom link is:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82952967543?pwd=bmJWSzA3U1d3ZzVocDlzbkQ5K3dTZz09
Meeting ID: 829 5296 7543
Passcode: 549956

Please join in and together let's send out prayers, meditations and heartfelt wishes for peace.

Seeking input to the Prayer Resource from children and young people.

In 2023, the Prayer Resource will be increased to 12 pages. Prayers, short poems or similar are welcome from children and young people around the world. Please send any contributions to wpwp201@yahoo.com
New online resource for 2023
This year a special addition to WPWP is being set up in conjunction with the Iona Community and Alignment: Interfaith Contemplative Practices. There will be a digital 'calendar' for the eight days of the Week. One each of the days a 'window' is prepared and by clicking on it, you can listen to a talk and other items. The talks will be given by leaders from various faith communities. Full details will be in the Prayer resource and on this website nearer the time.

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The week of Prayer for World Peace takes place from the second to third Sunday in October each year, which in 2023 will be from Sunday, 15th October to Sunday 22nd October This year the Prayer Leaflets will be distributed for free, please check the Donations & Orders page if you're interested.

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Week of Prayer for World Peace 2023: Praying with hope in a troubled world

An interfaith activity which welcomes everyone, of all faith traditions or none

15 to 22 October 2023

Click here to learn more (weekofprayerforworldpeace.co.uk)

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The week of Prayer for World Peace takes place from the second to third Sunday in October each year.

The Week of Prayer for World Peace Annual Gathering will again this year only be online. It will be held on Sunday 10 October 2021 at 3:30 PM London time.
To take part please use the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84564579233?pwd=aHhIUVhONEVacFBpeGkyandLK1pIdz09
Meeting ID: 845 6457 9233ar, local gatherings are held - some now online -

Please join in and together let's send out prayers, meditations and heartfelt wishes for peace.

Gatherings are held worldwide to celebrate the week and a leaflet of interfaith prayers and reflections is available each year.

Do join us in whichever way feels right for you.'

Every year more people are joining in worldwide, including communities and schools in New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Germany, Canary Islands, Australia, Italy and many more. Please let us know how you celebrate. See our details in the contact info at the bottom of the page.

For dates and details of this year's events please see our blogs page.

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Action for Happiness Calendar (October 2023)

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Action for Happiness Calendar (October 2023)

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Optimistic October

Actions to help you focus on what really matters

Click here to learn about Action for Happiness (actionforhappiness.org)

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National Retention Team (NHS England)

Multiple online events (open to all colleagues who lead and line manage people and/or staff experience within their portfolios).

9 to 13 October 2023

Click here for the full details (NHS England Events)

Cost: free

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Organised by Possability People for NHS Sussex

3 online focus groups, plus an in-person focus group, to better understand the health and care needs of Sussex people of all ages, as they see it.

Multiple dates in early October 2023 (you only need to attend one)

Online (Zoom) or Brighton (BN2 1JE)

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: free

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W﻿OMEN'S HEALTH FOCUS GROUPS - organised by Possability People.

Women across the UK have shared their experiences and views on their health and health services, and these informed the National Women's Health Strategy. The purpose of these focus groups is to better understand the health and care needs of Sussex people of all ages, as they see it. We have been asked to organise some women's health focus groups on behalf of NHS Sussex.

When are the focus groups?

There will be a choice of online and in-person focus groups and you only need to attend one of the following dates:
Monday 2 October 6.30-8.30pm on Zoom Wednesday 4 October 1-3pm on Zoom Thursday 5 October 10am-12pm at Montague House, Montague Place, BN2 1JE
Monday 9 October 10am-12pm on Zoom

Please book a ticket on Eventbrite to attend one of these focus groups.

Who is invited?

Any person using women's health services in Sussex is welcome to attend these focus groups. We would particularly like to encourage people living in Sussex (including West Sussex and East Sussex) who are disabled, those experiencing multiple disadvantages, people experiencing serious mental illness, people who are neurodiverse and those from the LGBTQ+ community to attend.

Why attend a focus group?

This is your opportunity to share your experiences and thoughts about local women's health services. Some people find it helpful to talk about their ideas in a group rather than on their own, reflecting on what other people in the group share and seeing how they agree or have differing opinions. There will also be a survey for those who would rather give their feedback individually (we can share this with those interested). We will particularly looking at:

* What matters most regarding your health?

* What works well when accessing health services?

* What needs to be improved?

What will happen at the focus group?

The group will be facilitated by Tasha Barefield, Lived Experience Coordinator with Possability People with many years of experience facilitating groups and meetings. Tasha has her own lived experiences of physical and mental disabilities. We will have a few questions to ask the group (we can share these with you before the event) and there will be lots of time and space for the attendees to talk about their experiences and share what they think is important. We will be using Zoom for the online groups, you can share your ideas verbally or in the chat box, or you can let Tasha know what you want to share after the event by email. The in-person event will also be a very informal group with refreshments and a variety of ways for you to share verbally and non-verbally.

What will happen with what I share in the focus group?

Notes from the focus groups will be written up in a report and shared with the attendees and with NHS Sussex. The feedback shared at these groups will help to inform the development of the Sussex Women's Health Implementation Plan, to be developed in stages over the next year. The Plan aims to improve services and wider support for women of all ages, to ensure they keep well and healthy, and receive the best possible care. Understanding the priorities and needs of women and girls in Sussex is very important as it will make sure that the services and support provided are those that local women of all ages need and want.

We're hoping that there will be future opportunities for attendees to remain involved in the process of the creation of the implementation plan.

Do you need support to attend one of the focus groups?

If you need support to attend one of these focus groups please contact Tasha on 01273 894040 or email natasha@possabilitypeople.org.uk so we can discuss this.

We can offer help with local public transport for the in-person group if needed, please speak with Tasha about this before attending.

For more information about these focus groups please contact Tasha Barefield natasha@possabilitypeople.org.uk

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Disability History Month 2023: Children and Youth

This year's theme focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past, now and what is needed for the future.

16 November to 16 December 2023

Click here to read about this year's theme (ukdhm.org)

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16th November to 16th December 2023
Disability, Children and Youth

The launch can also be streamed on Youtube here.

This Autumn 2023 UKDHM focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past, now and what is needed for the future. UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma, stereotypes, negative attitudes and socially created barriers in the environment and the way things are organised.

UKDHM 2023 provides an opportunity for all councils, service providers, education establishments, youth, play and sports organisations, health providers and employers to examine their approaches to disabled children and youth. Those in the media, publishing and image making can challenge the way they have portrayed disabled people in the past and create inclusive and non-stereotypical ways forward, in conjunction with disabled young people.

From a history of neglect, harsh punishment, segregation, bullying and ignorance we must learn to challenge our prejudices and discriminatory practices. The way disabled children and young people have been and are treated is an indicator of how inclusive and rights respecting we are as a community and society.

Impairment is a natural part of human existence, but societal responses have varied across cultures and time. Disabled people including children have often been falsely blamed and scapegoated for society's ills. If one grows up on the receiving end of negativity, then one often internalises that negativity.

Most important in bringing about positive change is how we think about impairment and disablement.

Disabled people themselves over the last 60 years in the Disabled People's Movement have separated impairment (our difference of physical, psycho-social or mental function) from the social response to it. Disabled people reject ideas of 'normal' and require acceptance of us as we are. We require the barriers that prevent us participating whether of attitude, organisation or environment, to be dismantled. We as disabled people become accepted and society becomes more inclusive and equal.

This sounds easy but making the change happen is blocked by many forces who pay lip-service to equality, while shoring up the current rotten system.

UKDHM gives us a chance to understand this and make real changes.

Find out more in the 2023 Broadsheet

Valuing Difference

A filmed talk and Powerpoint developed for a Hackney special school staff.

Launch of Exploration 2023 Disabled and Young in UK

A collaboration to get the creative views of young disabled people
UKDHM looking for each contributor to express the good, the bad and the changes they would like as young disabled people. The most insightful, interesting and powerful contributions in each category will be celebrated. There will be 4 age groups. Entries can be written essays, poems, posters, artwork, films, signing, acting, audio or any combination. They will be short listed then go to a judging panel. www.ukdhm.org/exploration2023

Download the application using the link below:

Event
Essential Insights from a leading thinker of the Inclusion Movement
" An Ordinary Baby: Tales of Childhood Resistance" by Micheline Mason, 2022 & " The Phenomenon of the Human Distress Pattern: Our Only Real Enemy'' by Micheline Mason, 2022. Both Available from Amazon and at the Launch.

As an introduction to UKDHM 2023 on the theme of 'Disability Childhood and Youth', we held a face-to-face launch of these books with Micheline and several other disabled speakers to recount their experiences and the need for change.

Read more here and see the recording of the event.

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023: Know, See, Speak Out

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the colour orange is used to represent a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls.

25 November 2023

Click here to read about the history of this day (un.org)

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Speak Up Month 2023: Breaking Barriers

4 online events to raise awareness of how much we value speaking up at SPFT

Multiple dates in October 2023

Click here to register for a Speaking Up webinar (SPFT staff intranet)

Cost: free

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Black History Month 2023: Saluting our Sisters

Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement

October 2023

Click here to read about this year's theme (blackhistorymonth.org.uk)

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Black History Month 2023 - Celebrating our Sisters | Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER

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In recognition of their leadership, talent, and impact, this year's Black History Month 2023 will highlight pioneering black women who have blazed a trail in literature, music, fashion, sport, business, hair, catering, academia, social and health care, and more.

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Co-hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) and Differing Minds

Two-part discussion:

1. Enabling psychological safety for neurodivergent colleagues

2. Introducing the Neurodivergent Advice Service within the ICS that is helping staff to stay in their role and supporting retention

Webinar

5 October 2023 (1:30pm to 3:00pm)

Click on the attached Microsoft form to register

Cost: free

Click here to learn about Differing Minds (differingminds.co.uk)

Click here to learn about Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS (hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk)

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Black History Month and Prostate Cancer UK

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Black History Month and Prostate Cancer UK

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Understanding prostate cancer, and your risk

Raising awareness of the specific risks of prostate cancer for ethnically diverse men and other people with a prostate

Virtual talk

5 October 2023 (11:00am to 12:15pm)

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: free

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Raising awareness of the specific risks of prostate cancer for ethnically diverse men, transwomen and non-binary people who were assigned male at birth.

This event is delivered by Tony Collier from Prostate Cancer UK and brought to you by by the Sussex Community Foundation Trust BAME Network and NHS Sussex Ethnically Diverse Staff Network.
About Tony Collier
Tony was diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer in 2017, with metastases throughout his skeleton from pelvis to skull.

Prior to this devastating diagnosis, Tony enjoyed great success in his professional and personal life as a managing partner of MBL Chartered Accountants; the Provost of his home town Altrincham; as a 2019 British Empire Medal award winner for his charity work; and as a sub-elite marathon and ultramarathon runner.

Tony's only symptoms prior to his diagnosis aged 60 were a "groin strain". Tragically, within 36 hours of first presenting to a doctor, Tony went from training for an ultra-marathon to being diagnosed as terminally ill.

In his talk, he will share the very personal story of his diagnosis and the impact on his life as well as the risks of prostate cancer and what steps men need to take to ensure that they don't end up like him.

Today, he continues to run and achieve things that people without stage 4 prostate cancer would struggle to do. He now works as a consultant to his previous firm; as an ambassador, awareness speaker, volunteer and fundraiser for Prostate Cancer UK; and as a Trustee of two charities, Tackle Prostate and the Move Charity.

Tony is married to Tracey and has two children and four grandchildren who are a massive part of his post cancer diagnosis life.

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Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

Supporting the personal care of ethnically diverse patients

Interactive webinar

12 October 2023 (11:00am to 12:00pm)

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: free

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Touching on personal experience, this interactive webinar will support personal care of ethnically diverse patients.

By NHS Sussex - Population Health Programmes

Date and time

About this event

S﻿peaking from personal experience, hair and beauty professional Tania Aloko will talk about how best to provide personal care for people from black and mixed heritage background. The talk will cover hair types, products, techniques and using a patient centred approach to care.

About the organiser

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bridging the gap on black and mixed heritage hair and skin care

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bridging the gap on black and mixed heritage hair and skin care tickets

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Bridging the gap on Black and mixed heritage hair and skin care

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Eventbrite - NHS Sussex - Population Health Programmes presents Bridging the gap on Black and mixed heritage hair and skin care - Thursday, 12 October 2023 - Find event and ticket information.

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A list and a short description of religious festivals during each month

Includes Human Rights Day, Winter Solstice, Ōmisoka, Hogmanay, and many more

Click here to view the full calendar for 2023 (interfaith.org.uk)

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A list and a short description of religious festivals during each month

Includes Diwali, Remembrance Day, Interfaith Week, Day of the Covenant, and many more

Click here to view the full calendar for 2023 (interfaith.org.uk)

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A list and a short description of religious festivals during each month

Includes Jashn-e Mehergan/Mirh Jashan, Gandhi Jayanti, Guru Granth Sahib, Anapanasati Day, and many more

Click here to view the full calendar for 2023 (interfaith.org.uk)

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Black History Month 2023 (NHS Sussex pages)

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Black History Month 2023 (NHS Sussex pages)

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Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

Information, resources, and event details on the NHS Sussex intranet

Pages are open to SPFT staff (following a short registration process)

Multiple dates in October 2023

Click here to view the pages (int.sussex.ics.nhs.uk)

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Who (for): Internal and external applicants

Who (by): the HR Resourcing (Recruitment) team at SPFT

What: a list of vacant roles at SPFT

Where: trust wide

Why: to learn more about vacant roles and apply if interested

When: currently accepting applications

How:

1. click on the attached Word doc

2. if you would like to view a role, copy the 'Job ref'

3. log into Trac

4. Find a job > Job search

5. Scroll down to the search bar, paste the 'Job ref'

Click here to log into Trac (apps.trac.jobs)

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2023.10.02 EDI/Health & Wellbeing Administrator Coordinator

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2023.10.02 EDI/Health & Wellbeing Administrator Coordinator

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Who (for): Internal and external applicants

Who (by): the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team and Health and Wellbeing (HWB) lead at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

What: EDI/Health & Wellbeing Administrator Coordinator (Band 4 permanent contract)

Where: Canterbury (CT1 1AZ)

Why: to provide support and administration duties to the EDI team, EDI staff networks, and the HWB lead

When: currently accepting applications

How: Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)

Closing date: 2 October 2023

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Job summary

This new role is a permanent vacancy that will support and provide the EDI team and Health and Wellbeing Lead with all aspects of event/conference planning including internal and external events, provide support to the EDI staff networks as well as providing administration duties to EDI team and HWB lead.

The EDI and HWB Administration Coordinator will undertake a range of administration and clerical tasks to ensure that the administrative aspects of delivering the EDI Strategy and HWB Strategy run smoothly as well as providing administration support to the staff networks and Health and Wellbeing Group, ensuring plans are updated and implemented.

This role comes with development opportunities that will enhance existing skills.

Main duties of the job

To support the EDI Team and HWB Lead by providing all administrative duties including:

Planning event details such as venues, agenda, speakers, target audience, advertising campaign, payment methods (where applicable).

Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure key events are promoted utilising other pre-planned events and special days to maximise on potential attendance and engagement with staff.

Ensure information relating to events are clearly communicated to Executive Team and Trust Chair.

Managing and overseeing events on the day, including problem solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff and organising speakers.

About us
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Agenda for change

Band 4

Permanent

Full-time, Home or remote working

380-SS0408

Eastern Coastal Area Office

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expected to work on own initiative, managing own workload effectively and taking corrective action where necessary.

To introduce and/ or maintain procedures or systems that contributes to the efficient running of the EDI and HWB services.

To maintain own competence through regular Continuous Professional Development.

To attend all mandatory and other job specific training as required, keeping accurate records of completion.

To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Diversity and Inclusion Manager and or HWB Lead.

To deal with or highlight any issues with regard to delegate conduct, non-attendance, etc. and to manage in line with Trust policy.

Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department, ensuring awareness throughout the department

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expected to work on own initiative, managing own workload effectively and taking corrective action where necessary.

To introduce and/ or maintain procedures or systems that contributes to the efficient running of the EDI and HWB services.

To maintain own competence through regular Continuous Professional Development.

To attend all mandatory and other job specific training as required, keeping accurate records of completion.

To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Diversity and Inclusion Manager and or HWB Lead.

To deal with or highlight any issues with regard to delegate conduct, non-attendance, etc. and to manage in line with Trust policy.

Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department, ensuring awareness throughout the department

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or above

Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Administration

Desirable

NVQ Business Administration Level 4

Experience

Essential

Experience of planning events

Experience of developing and improving administrative procedures and practices

Experience of managing meetings e.g. agendas/minutes and action logs

Desirable

Previous experience in working with Staff Networks and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion/Health and Wellbeing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish credibility and good relationships with internal and external staff including managers, clinician and staff and manage those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy

Prioritisation and organisation of workload and ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable

Evidence of data collection/analysis experience

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or above

Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Administration

Desirable

NVQ Business Administration Level 4

Experience

Essential

Experience of planning events

Experience of developing and improving administrative procedures and practices

Experience of managing meetings e.g. agendas/minutes and action logs

Desirable

Previous experience in working with Staff Networks and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion/Health and Wellbeing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish credibility and good relationships with internal and external staff including managers, clinician and staff and manage those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy

Prioritisation and organisation of workload and ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable

Evidence of data collection/analysis experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Showcase our brilliant black sisters in the NHS

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Showcase our brilliant black sisters in the NHS

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Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

An opportunity to showcase our brilliant black sisters in the NHS by giving them a shout out

Online form

Currently accepting responses

Click on the attached Google Docs link to access the form

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Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

5 online events to celebrate black female leaders in the NHS

Multiple dates in October 2023

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: free

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Black people have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change. However, despite their countless contributions to society, the achievements of black women, in particular, have too often been overlooked or forgotten. That is why, this year, we will be celebrating the exceptional achievements of black women.

The theme of 'Saluting our Sisters' highlights the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. This year's celebration will showcase pioneering black women who have made remarkable contributions to literature, music, fashion, sport, business, politics, academia, social, healthcare and much more.

W﻿e have therefore pulled together 5 events to showcase and celebrate our Black Female Leaders in the NHS whether they are clinicians or corporate leaders. There are our SHEROES!

J﻿oin us as we hang out with some of our NHS sisters to hear their inspirational leadership journeys. How they have navigated the hidden cultures in their sectors to achieve successful careers.

We will also talk about all the unique things affiliated with black beautiful women, music, hair, culture, heritage and so much more - Each 75mins session will be full of fun, learning and laughter.

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Saluting our Sisters -Black Women in the NHS - A series of BHM events

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Who (for): all SPFT staff who would like to join a staff network

Who (by): the Executive Board at SPFT

What: a letter from the chief executive officer stating that:

every member of staff should have the opportunity to attend up to 24, 1-hour staff network sessions per annum

where staff network activities fall outside of working hours, members will receive either additional Bank payments or time off in lieu

Where: SPFT staff intranet (Staff Networks webpage)

When: 1 January 2022 onwards

Why: to enable members of staff to attend meetings for one staff network or several, for a total of 24 hours throughout the year

How: members of staff can share the attached letter with their line manager

Click here to read the full article (SPFT staff intranet)

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Jane Padmore Staff Network Attendance Letter

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Who (for): all SPFT staff members

Who (by): the Health and Wellbeing team at SPFT

What: a place where you can store any information you would like to about a disability, long term health condition, mental health issue or learning disability/difficulty

Where: SPFT staff intranet (Health & Wellbeing > Emotional Wellbeing)

When: any time

Why: to tell a new line manager about your health and anything you have in place in the workplace

How:  download a blank template here (SPFT staff intranet)

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Black History Month: Black Brighton Market

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Black History Month: Black Brighton Market

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Black Brighton Market: 1 year anniversary

Brighton (BN2 1RD)

7 October 2023 (11am to 6pm)

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: £4.00 to £5.00

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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH & OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSAY WITH US!

Black Brighton Market is a place where Black and People of colour have the opportunity to sell their art, goods, services and perform to the general public. Creating equal opportunities and better profits within the BIPOC community.

On The Day

The day will start with the stallholders arriving at 10am to set up upstairs at The Actors. The doors to the public will then open at 11am where they will be greeted by our ticket handler at the door, each ticket comes with a raffle entry, and the chance to see an array of performances from 3pm. Join us at The Actors for an eclectic market with a plethora of items, from different artisinal sellers with an array of handmade items, environmentally sourced goods, and other eye-catching one of a kind goodies unfound anywhere else. We also now have special guests including Empress Justice Tarot and pop-up kitchens! (If you would like to sell food at the market please email blackbrightonmarket@gmail.com)

Tickets

Your ticket will include a day pass to the Black Brighton Market, all performances throughout the day and an entry into a raffle where you can win a prize from one of the stallholders on the day. All money from ticket sales will be go towards paying performers and the organiser. All money from stall and food sales will go to the seller. Age 12 and under free entry, student tickets must have proof of student card or unidays login upon request.

2023 Dates, Saturdays

4th March

1st April

6th May - Part of the Brighton Fringe

3rd June - Part of the Brighton Fringe

8th July

12th August

2nd September

7th October - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

4th November

2nd December - Kwanzaa

Performances and Open Mic

Black Brighton Market is proud to say that we are becoming recognised for our impeccable headline selection, and we have quite the treat for you this October. We also offer the opportunity for performers who are just starting out, the opportunity to take the stage with an Open Mic section, whether you're a singer, poet, comedian, dancer, the stage is yours! Sign up on our Open Mic google doc, links on the website.

OCTOBER PERFORMANCE: AKIN SOUL

Born in Dallas, Texas, Akin Soul is a 21-year-old jazz and soul singer, multi-instrumentalist & songwriter from South East London who plays keys, guitar and trombone. Raised on a diet of Marvin

Gaye, Stevie, Quincy, Lalah & Donny Hathaway, Amy & Corinne Bailey Rae... In 2018 Akin founded the 12 piece band - Akin Soul & The Soul Tribe who have gone on to perform across London at Glastonbury, We Out Here Festival, Brainchild Festival, Love Supreme, All Point's East, Brainchild, Great Escape.

Follow us!

Find us and keep up to date on all market news on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok @Blackbrightonmarket

Help us build, grow and help the continuation of Black Brighton Market by making a contribution on our GoFundMe! Your Donation will go towards...Table Hire, Performers, Sound engineer, Graphic designer, Poster and leaflet printing & distribution, Photographer, Day manager, Digital advertisement and more we haven't even thought of yet.

For more information, application forms and donation links, please head to the official

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black brighton market 2023 kemptown tickets

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Eventbrite - Jade Hylton presents Black Brighton Market 2023 - Saturday, 4 March 2023 at The Actors, Kemptown, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Brighton (BN1 1UE)

11 October 2023 (10:30am to 12:30pm)

Click here for the full details (Eventbrite)

Cost: free

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Sussex Health & Care staff are invited to take the Thomas Highflyer Heritage Bus - which is named after a former slave who was born in East Africa and who later lived and died in Brighton - to visit Brighton and Sussex cultural landmarks.

The tour will feature live commentary by Bert Williams MBE and Suchi Chatterjee.

This great family bus tour around Brighton will look back over the last 4,500 years, from Neolithic to modern times, and will include:

Sake Dean Mahomed

Sarah Forbes Bonetta

Thomas Highflyer

Haile Selassie

Caribbean Men in Sussex

The Chattri memorial

Windrush Nurses

Francis Barber

The tour will culminate at the Royal Sussex County Hospital where travellers are welcomed in to a Black History Month celebration event with food and refreshments.

S﻿eats on the bus are limited so please only book if you can definitely attend - so others do not miss out. Please arrive promptly at 10:30 to be ready to leave at 11:00.
Brought to you by NHS Sussex in partnership with Brighton & Hove Buses, Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Black History.

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Brighton and Hove Black History Month bus tour

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Eventbrite - NHS Sussex - Population Health Programmes presents Brighton and Hove Black History Month bus tour - Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at Corn Exchange, Brighton and Hove, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Weblink: Armed Forces healthcare commissioning

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Weblink: Armed Forces healthcare commissioning

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NHS England commissions a number of dedicated services and funds a range of initiatives to support the health and wellbeing needs of the Armed Forces community.

Whilst these services are specifically for those living in England, there are equivalent services for those living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Op COURAGE is the umbrella term for dedicated mental health services for individuals leaving the Armed Forces, veterans, and reservists. Op COURAGE was previously commissioned as three services, the Veterans Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS), the Veterans Mental Health Complex Treatment Service (CTS) and the Veterans Mental Health High Intensity Service (HIS).

From 1 April 2023 these services are provided as a single service - Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service - by regional provider collaboratives. Each lead provider works in partnership with a range of organisations, including charities, to offer a holistic range of mental health care and treatment that is tailored for those accessing the service.

Lead providers for each region are:

North of England - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands - Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust

East of England - Essex Partnership University NHS Trust

London - Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

South East - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

South West - Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Whilst this service is nationally commissioned by NHS England, it is vital that ICBs and clinicians are aware of Op COURAGE so they can support timely referrals. Individuals can self-refer or ask someone else, such as a GP, charity, family member or friend to do this for them.

Further information can be found here: www.nhs.uk/opcourage

Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service

Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialist care and support to veterans who have physical health problems as a result of their time in the Armed Forces.

Op RESTORE uses a network of clinicians across England who have a military background and/or understanding of the military who work closely with:

GP practices

specialist NHS services such as Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

military and non-military charities and organisations

Op RESTORE can support veterans regardless of when their Service related physical health problem first appeared and no matter when they left the Armed Forces. It can also help their family access appropriate support services.

Access to the Op RESTORE is via GP referral only. Referrals should be made by emailing imperial.oprestore@nhs.net

Veteran friendly GP practice accreditation

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) veteran friendly practice accreditation programme is designed to help GP practices provide better care for veterans. The programme is supported by NHS England, with the programme helping to fulfil the NHS commitment towards the Armed Forces Covenant, whereby veterans should face no disadvantage because of their military service.

For practices to be accredited as veteran friendly, they must provide evidence that they are supportive of veterans' healthcare and work towards improving identification and understanding of their needs, in addition to referral to dedicated veteran services and treatments where appropriate. To become accredited, practices must commit to:

asking patients registering with the surgery if they have ever served in the British Armed Forces

coding veterans on the GP computer system using the term 'Military Veteran'

having a clinical lead on veterans in the surgery

the clinical lead keeping up-to-date with the latest training, knowledge and thinking, which is delivered online via email by the RCGP as part of the free programme. They should also be available to provide advice to colleagues, and to support veterans directly when needed.

have a CQC 'good' rating or higher.

Accrediting GP practices as veteran friendly is a commitment set out in the Veterans Strategy Action Plan, the NHS Long Term Plan and the Armed Forces Forward View.

Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance - veteran aware accreditation for NHS trusts

The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) is a group of NHS acute, mental health, community and ambulance trusts that have volunteered to be exemplars of the best care and support to the Armed Forces community. These trusts are expected to meet the following requirements to be accredited as 'veteran aware':

The trust understands and is compliant with the Armed Forces Covenant.

The trust has a clearly designated Veterans' Champion Dyad.

The trust supports the UK Armed Forces as an employer.

The trust has established links to appropriate nearby veteran services.

Staff at the trust are trained and educated in the needs of veterans.

The trust raises awareness of veterans.

The trust identifies veterans to ensure they receive appropriate care.

The trust will refer veterans to other services as appropriate.

The aim of the VCHA is to improve the quality and experience of care for the Armed Forces community by identifying them at the earliest opportunity, acknowledging their Service, and understanding how it may impact their health and how their needs can be best met.

The VCHA is funded by NHS England and managed by a team within the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital NHS Trust. For more information, visit the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance website.

Step into Health

The Step into Health programme encourages NHS organisations to recruit members of the Armed Forces community. Supported by NHS England, Walking with the Wounded and The Royal Foundation, it helps NHS organisations benefit from the transferable skills and values that the Armed Forces community bring into the workplace, along with raising awareness of the barriers into employment which they may face.

In line with the NHS People Plan and the People Promise, the programme works with NHS organisations to help them diversify their workforce and offer guidance on how they can become more inclusive recruiters.

Organisations pledging to Step into Health make a public commitment to support the recruitment of members of the Armed Forces community into the NHS. There are five mandatory pledges that organisations are required to commit to. These are:

1. reviewing recruitment practices and removing any barriers to recruiting members of the Armed Forces community

2. sharing dedicated Step into Health contact details

3. building a relationship with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

4. using the Step into Health branding to promote consistent messages about the programme

5. using the Step into Health candidate system to record interactions with potential candidates and to refer between NHS organisations as required

Further information is available as follows:

Veterans Prosthetics Panel

Veterans who have Service attributable limb loss can access funding for high-quality prosthetics. The Veterans Prosthetics Panel provides funding on a named veteran basis to NHS Disablement Service Centers (DSCs) to ensure that veterans who have Service-related limb loss can access high quality prosthetics regardless of which DSC they attend.

DSCs are required to make applications on behalf of veterans, which must be accompanied by proof of Service attributable limb loss. GPs can make referrals to DSC through the normal referral process.

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Health and high quality care for all, now and for future generations

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Musculoskeletal health in the workplace

Online webinar (Zoom)

3 October 2023

Click here for the full details (NHS Employers)

Cost: free

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Hear from the NHS Staff Council on its newly revised musculoskeletal guidance, supporting employers to keep the NHS workforce healthy and safe.

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Disability Summit 2023: Lead the change

Online conference

29 and 30 November 2023

Click here for the full details (NHS Employers)

Cost: £99 + VAT (NHS) / £149 + VAT (non-NHS) / £49 + VAT (students)

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Bookings are now open for this year’s Disability Summit taking place on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November 2023.

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Who (for): open to all NHS staff

Who (by): the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network at Health Education England (view website)

What: e-learning programme

Where: e-learning for healthcare (e-lfh)

When: any time

Why:  to raise awareness of challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ colleagues and what allies can do to support a more inclusive culture

How: register via e-lfh

Cost: free

Click to view the full article (SPFT staff intranet)

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LGBTQIA+ Awareness - elearning for healthcare

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Raising awareness of the issues that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and other (LGBTQIA+) colleagues might face.

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Appraisal form update notice (August 2023)

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Appraisal form update notice (August 2023)

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Who (for): all SPFT staff members

Who (by): HR & Organisation Development and the Education and Training team

What: an update on how the appraisals process is changing

Where: SPFT staff intranet (Education & Training > Appraisals & Supervision > Appraisal)

When: September 2023 onwards

Why: in response to a series of recently-conducted staff surveys

How: the attached newsletter contains tips for managers and staff

Click here for the Appraisal Policy on a Page (sussexpartnership.nhs.uk)

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Who (for): Parents and carers of young people who are accessing SPFT services

Who (by): a small task and finish group working to develop good practice guidelines

What: survey

Where: online (smartsurvey.co.cuk)

When: currently live

Closing date: to be determined

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Data protection and confidentiality advice

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Data protection and confidentiality advice

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Who (for): members of staff who are accessing, or are being referred to, SPFT services

Who (by): the Information Governance team

What: information on how to anonymise records and/or access mental health services from other NHS trusts

Where: SPFT staff intranet (Trust news)

When: any time

Why: to remove barriers which may prevent staff from engaging with SPFT services

How: click on the attached flyer to learn more

Click here to view the full article (SPFT staff intranet)

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How to join the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network as a lanyard ally

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How to join the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network as a lanyard ally

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Who (for): any member of staff who wishes to show allyship with LGBTQIA+ staff and service users.

Who (by): the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.

What: information about emailing the network to request a free rainbow lanyard.

Where: posted by the network to either work or home address.

Why: to increase visible allyship across the Trust.

When: ongoing.

How: follow the instructions on the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network Campaigns page (SPFT staff intranet)

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Who (for): Internal and external applicants

Who (by): the Executive team at SPFT

What: a list of filled and vacant leadership roles at SPFT

Where: Brighton & Hove Division, East Sussex Division, West Sussex Division, and Specialist Division

Why: to learn more about the new divisional structure and apply for vacant roles of interest

When: vacancies still open in Brighton & Hove Division and Specialist Division

How: Current vacancies :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Making health and social care information accessible

From 1 August 2016 onwards, all organisations that provide NHS care and/or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard. The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss.
The Accessible Information Standard (DCB1605 Accessible Information)
The Accessible Information Standard, formally known as DCB1605 Accessible Information, is made up of a specification and implementation guidance.

In August 2017, revised versions of the specification and Implementation Guidance were issued, following a post-implementation review of the Standard:

'Change papers' have also been published to explain the amendments made to the 'original' specification and implementation guidance:

The 'Information Standards Notice' (ISN) and other official information relating to the Standard can be found on the NHS Digital website.

Overview of the Standard

We have worked with the charity Sense to develop an animated video which provides a step-by-step overview of the Standard. The video includes subtitles and BSL interpretation.

A short summary document which provides an overview of the Standard for patients, service users, carers and parents is also available in a range of formats.

Post-implementation review

During January-March 2017 NHS England led a review of the standard to assess impact and check that it is 'fit for purpose'.

Over 1600 people had their say and a report of the review is available in a range of formats:

The report is also available on request as a paper copy, including in large print and easy read, in braille, on audio CD and BSL DVD.

Feedback received as part of the review informed the revised versions of the Specification and Implementation Guidance for the Standard which were published in August 2017.

If you have any queries please contact england.nhs.participation@nhs.net or patients/members of the public can call 0300 311 22 33.

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From 1 August 2016 onwards, all organisations that provide NHS care and/or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard. The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss.

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Weblink: Workforce Race Equality Standard

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Weblink: Workforce Race Equality Standard

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Implementing the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) is a requirement for NHS commissioners and NHS healthcare providers including independent organisations, through the NHS standard contract.

The NHS Equality and Diversity Council announced on 31 July 2014 that it had agreed action to ensure employees from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds have equal access to career opportunities and receive fair treatment in the workplace.

This is important because studies shows that a motivated, included and valued workforce helps deliver high quality patient care, increased patient satisfaction and better patient safety.

In April 2015, after engaging and consulting with key stakeholders including other NHS organisations across England, the WRES was mandated through the NHS standard contract, starting in 2015/16. From 2017, independent healthcare providers are required to publish their WRES data.

The first WRES report, was published in June 2016, followed by the 2016 WRES report on 19 April 2017. In the first two years, there have been improvements in some trusts, although a number of organisations still have a long way to go. The 2017 and 2018 WRES data reports showed a trend of continued improvement in a number of areas, but there is still much work to do in some trusts, sectors and parts of the NHS.

The 2022 WRES data report compares data from previous years to assess trends.

NHS providers are expected to show progress against a number of indicators of workforce equality, including a specific indicator to address the low numbers of BME board members across the organisation.

The first phase of the WRES focused on supporting the system to understand the nature of the challenge of workforce race equality and for leaders to recognise that it was their responsibility to help make the necessary changes.

WRES phase two

The next phase of the WRES will focus on enabling people to work comfortably with race equality. Through communications and engagement, we will work to change the deep rooted cultures of race inequality in the system, learn more about the importance of equity, to build capacity and capability to work with race.

Continuous embedding of accountability to ensure key policies have race equality built into their core, so that eventually workforce race becomes everyday business.

The WRES will continue to work to evidence the outcomes of the work that is done, publishing data intelligence and supporting the system by sharing replicable good practice.

With over one million employees, the NHS is mandated to show progress against a number of indicators of workforce equality, including a specific indicator to address the low numbers of BME board members across the organisation.

Alongside WRES, NHS organisations use the Equality and Diversity Systems (EDS2) to help in discussion with local partners including local populations, review and improve their performance for people with characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. By using the EDS2 and the WRES, NHS organisations can also be helped to deliver on the Public Sector Equality Duty.

More information to help you understand the WRES, downloadable information, videos and EDS2 can be found in our resources section.

WRES reporting

From 2018, WRES data is collected through the NHS Digital Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS), which replaced UNIFY 2 the previous platform.

Get in touch

If you have questions about the WRES Programme, please contact the National WRES Implementation Team england.wres@nhs.net.

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Implementing the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) is a requirement for NHS commissioners and NHS healthcare providers including independent organisations, through the NHS standard contract.

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Workforce Disability Equality Standard (NHS England)

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The Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) is a set of ten specific measures (metrics) which enables NHS organisations to compare the workplace and career experiences of disabled and non-disabled staff. NHS organisations use the metrics data to develop and publish an action plan, building on high impact actions shared in the first ever EDI improvement plan. Year on year comparison enables NHS organisations to demonstrate progress against the indicators of disability equality to create the cultures of belonging and trust that will improve retention, recruit from the widest possible talent pool and provide sustainable careers.

Making a difference for disabled staff

The WDES is important, because research shows that a motivated, included and valued workforce helps to deliver high quality patient care, increased patient satisfaction and improved patient safety.

The WDES puts data into the hands of people in NHS organisations who best understand the experiences of their disabled staff and how to make positive change. A more inclusive environment for disabled people working and seeking employment in the NHS is better for our people, for teams and for patients.

WDES 2023 data collection and the reporting framework

The WDES 2023 reporting timeline ran from 1 May until 31 May for NHS provider trusts and required metrics and narrative data to be reported via the WDES data collection framework (DCF) introduced in 2021. By 31 October 2023, trusts must publish their board ratified 2023 WDES annual report on their website.

National healthcare organisations are not mandated by the WDES, but may report metrics data and publish WDES annual reports in the spirit of transparency.

The analysis of data and published annual reports will enable a comparative data analysis across all trusts and national healthcare organisations.

April 2023
Organisations review their datasets, declaration rates and most recently published WDES Annual report.

1 May 2023
WDES data collection period opens.

31 May 2023
WDES data collection period closes for provider trusts.

31 October 2023
Organisations publish their WDES 2023 annual report (which contains the metrics report) and WDES action plan on their website.

WDES annual report 2022

The WDES annual report 2022 is based on analysis from NHS trust and foundation trusts 2020 to 2021 data returns. It provides us with the latest opportunity to compare year on year progress into the career and workplace experiences of NHS disabled staff. This report provides a summary of the 2022 national data analysis and presents key findings, recommendations for continued focus and actions by trusts, regions and the national teams at NHS England.

At a national level, the evidence clearly highlights that many disabled staff continue to experience inequalities in the workplace when compared to their non-disabled colleagues. The analysis demonstrates the continued need for trusts to take robust action, with monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that progress takes place and that ongoing work programmes support positive change.

NHS disabled staff experiences during COVID-19 report

In the first wave of the COVID-19, the WDES team worked in partnership with NHS Employers and ran a survey to find out what impact the pandemic was having on the workplace experience of NHS disabled staff. An NHS disabled staff experiences during COVID-19 report has been produced which provides analysis of the survey data, details key findings and recommendations.

WDES annual report 2021

The WDES Annual Report 2021 is based on analysis from NHS trust and foundation trusts 2019 to 2021 data returns. It provides us with the second opportunity to compare year on year progress into the career and workplace experiences of NHS disabled staff.

WDES 2023 resources for NHS organisations

These resources are to support NHS organisations in year four of the WDES and provide a range of information, tools and guidance.

The WDES 2023 technical guidance provides details of the metrics, reporting and policy context of the WDES.

The WDES 2023 metrics cover such areas as the Board, recruitment, bullying and harassment, engagement and the voices of disabled staff.

The WDES 2023 quick guide to implementation outlines the pathway from preparation and reporting, to action planning and implementation.

The WDES 2023 factsheet outlines key WDES facts.

A series of webinars and guidance. The webinars have been recorded so that people can 'listen again' and view the guidance online.

Contact details

For further information please email: england.wdes@nhs.net

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The Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) is a set of ten specific measures (metrics) which enables NHS organisations to compare the workplace and career experiences of disabled and non-disabled staff. NHS organisations use the metrics data to develop and publish an action plan, building on high impact actions shared in the first ever EDI improvement plan.

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Centralised reasonable adjustments fund (CRAF) request form

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Who (for): anyone requiring reasonable adjustments in the workplace at SPFT

Who (by): the Equality Diversity and Inclusion team

What: a central fund to pay for reasonable adjustments for disabled members of staff

Where: trust wide

Why: relevant purchases can now be made using this fund instead of individual teams' budgets

When: 1 November 2022 onwards

How: download and follow the instructions on the attached request form

Click here to view the full article (SPFT staff intranet)

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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales.

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Who (for): open to all SPFT staff

Who (by): Scope (view website)

What: one-off, half-day workshops (up to 3 sessions)

Where: virtual delivery (Zoom)

When:

6 October or 9 November 2023 (End the Awkward session)

11 October or 21 November 2023 (Let's Talk session)

13 October 2023 or 29 February 2024 (Recruitment and Selection session)

Why:  to start the conversation around disability in the workplace

How: register via MyLearning

Cost: free

Click to view the full article (SPFT staff intranet)

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Who (for): anyone who would benefit from coaching sessions

Who (by): Elaine Colomberg (Interim Director of Engagement) through the Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship

What: one or more coaching sessions

Where: can be online or in person (if possible)

When: between September 2023 and March 2024

How: the first step is to contact elaine.colomberg@spft.nhs.uk for an introductory meeting

Cost: free

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A padlet for members of the Ethnic Minority Staff Network, maintained by the co-chairs

(This padlet is currently under construction.)

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Valuing lived experience of mental health

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A padlet for members of the Valuing Lived Experience (VaLE) Mental Health Staff Network, maintained by the co-chairs

(This padlet is currently under construction.)

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Who (for): open to all SPFT staff

Who (by): Women's Staff Network at SPFT

What: our annual survey

Where: online (smartsurvey.co.cuk)

When: currently live

Closing date: Friday, 29 September 2023

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Welcome to the 2023 SPFT Women’s Network Survey

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Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Armed Forces Community Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Disability Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Ethnic Minority Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Neurodivergent Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Spirituality Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Valuing Lived Experience (VaLE) Mental Health Staff Network

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SPFT staff intranet (SuSI) homepage for the Women's Staff Network

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Who (for): anyone providing unpaid care and support to a family member or friend due to a healthcare need

Who (by): carersuk and SPFT

What: a live document to be completed with your line manager

Where: SPFT staff intranet (Health & Wellbeing > Flexible Working and Family Friendly)

When: any time

Why: to open conversations about the flexibility required to manage caring alongside work

How:  download a blank template here (SPFT staff intranet)

Click here to view the Looking after someone guide (carersuk.org)