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The Women & allies Staff Network session 3! 13/08/2025

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The Women & allies Staff Network session 3! 13/08/2025

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Thank you so much to everyone who joined!

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Padlet going forward- no more entries until a replacement is found 

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Padlet going forward- no more entries until a replacement is found 

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Padlet Users: Please Read! (Bulletin entry from 28/07/2025)

Since our article in Headlines on 7 July, we have received lots of feedback regarding the decision to stop using Padlet in the near future. We understand Padlet has been a valuable tool for collaboration and learning (with staff as well as external partners and students) and so we want to be transparent about why we need to stop using it. While the risks surrounding Personally Identifiable Data (PID) are part of the issue, there are also real, serious cyber vulnerabilities that could affect us an organisation.

For example:

Hackers are using Padlet to share dangerous files (such as fake emails and harmful software containing malicious QR codes) and, as Padlet stores all documents on a shared public space, these can spread quickly before being caught. Our staff could accidentally click on a dangerous file, allowing hackers to steal passwords, lock computers and systems using ransomware, or access confidential patient information.

Padlet doesn’t check files properly for viruses or threats, putting the onus instead on users to spot and report issues, which means harmful files can stay online for weeks before action is taken and, meanwhile, this harmful content could quietly attack our systems, putting patient data and our services at risk without immediate detection.

Unlike more secure platforms, Padlet doesn’t keep users’ files separate. Instead, everyone’s content is stored together, so if a hacker uploads something dangerous, it can cause issues for everyone.

Leading security companies (like McAfee and Malwarebytes) have labelled Padlet as high risk and are blocking access to it, as Padlet has been used repeatedly to host phishing attacks this year.

It is worth remembering that several reputable organisations have recently suffered major cyberattacks - some experiencing system outages lasting months. These demonstrate the real impact cyber threats pose to the Trust and so - to protect our patients, staff, and vital services - we must take proactive steps and transition to safer, more secure alternatives than Padlet. We have set up a meeting with users of Padlet, to develop a collaborative exit strategy. This will take place from2-3pm on Wednesday 30 July(and will be recorded).Please join this call if you currently use Padlet as a resource and also email CyberSecurityAssurance@solent.nhs.uk to confirm your Padlet usage.

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Work Well Programme

This has been specially designed for healthcare professionals in high-stakes roles who work on the frontline and is focused on helping you beat stress, take control of your workload and work happier.

Have you signed-up to the Work Well Programme yet?

Created by Dr Rachel Morris, former GP and host of You are not a frog podcast, and her team, and includes webinars, videos and l ‘done-for-you’ wellbeing resources, as well as specific extra support for you if you’re a leader, trainer, manager or wellbeing lead.

As an organisation, we have commissioned this programme for 12 months, and it’s totally free for you to access. You need to sign up to the Work Well Programme in order to attend these events.

The next lunchtime webinar is Thursday 24th July 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm: “How to get rest and headspace in your busy life”.

There is also a quarterly, lunchtime 90-minute online masterclass for Team Leaders and those who support colleagues with aspects of wellbeing, such as supervisors, mentors, managers and appraisers.

The next masterclass is on Wednesday 10th September 2025 12.30-2pm online with Drs Rachel Morris and Sarah Coope, "How to design a working week you’ll love"

All you need to do is click on this link here to sign up.

You’ll then get immediate access to our online learning platform which contains the following resources:

Work Well Webinars - monthly lunchtime webinars on aspects of wellbeing (replays available)

Team Leaders resources area - access to quarterly Team Leaders Masterclasses, (a group coaching masterclass for anyone who supports staff with aspects of wellbeing, to share and learn from others)

Work Well Booster Videos and Team Activities - monthly short booster videos and team resilience building activities to use yourself and with your team, plus our online library of Work Well Boosters and Activities

The Wellbeing QI toolkit containing all the resources you need to run a Wellbeing QI project in your organisation

When you sign-up for the Work Well Programme, you’ll receive regular emails from us about the upcoming webinars and masterclasses and we’ll also send you a bitesize monthly Work Well Booster video to give you one short, actionable tip you can apply immediately.

You can sign-up here!

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Reinstating Menopause Meet-Ups (Online)

A virtual meet-up to provide a safe space to talk about menopause. Menopause Meet-ups are for everyone, whether you are experiencing the menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, because menopause matters.

There is no set agenda, just an opportunity to share experiences and support each other over a virtual cuppa.

We hope to see you there!

Our next session will be held in August 2025 (Date- TBC)

To join email: hiow.healthandwellbeing@nhs.net

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Opportunity to feedback on your lived experience of painful periods.

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Opportunity to feedback on your lived experience of painful periods.

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Endometriosis South Coast, in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, is conducting a study exploring the experiences of people who had painful periods during childhood and adolescence.

Their goal is to identify how better support from schools, healthcare professionals, parents, and carers could improve early detection and care.

Please help spread the word and encourage participation in this anonymous survey, which takes just 10–15 minutes to complete.

Participants must be aged 18+ and feel comfortable reflecting on their past experiences.

The findings will help shape future advocacy, education, and health policies for menstrual wellbeing—something that can positively impact employees, families, and communities.

Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/SRNdeJZcpP

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MORE TO BE BOOKED... TBC: Women's safe space (Online) about the supreme court ruling with regards to ‘Sex now means sex recorded at birth for the purposes of the Equality Act.’

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MORE TO BE BOOKED... TBC: Women's safe space (Online) about the supreme court ruling with regards to ‘Sex now means sex recorded at birth for the purposes of the Equality Act.’

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If you have any questions at all, you can email us at: womensnetwork@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Check out the staff network page:

Staff networks :: HIOW Healthcare

Follow the links to join:

Session 1

1400-1500 26th June 2025

Join the meeting now

Session 2

1300-1400 11th July 2025

Join the meeting now

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The Women & allies Staff Network session 2! 11/06/2025

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The Women & allies Staff Network session 2! 11/06/2025

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Thank you to our amazing attendees

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If you'd like to vote on our 'mission statement' or give us any suggestions please do! 

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If you'd like to vote on our 'mission statement' or give us any suggestions please do! 

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Thank you to everyone who voted during our 2nd Women & allies staff network meeting :D We love the feedback and will definitely use the terminology 'safe' in the final choice :)

I've added responses in line with your comments in the chat voting so they're all counted!

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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"We are an inclusive charity supporting people who are going through the diagnosis stages of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis or have been diagnosed with the conditions."

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"We are an inclusive charity supporting people who are going through the diagnosis stages of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis or have been diagnosed with the conditions."

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Endometriosis South Coast is a registered charity offering a safe place for those affected by Endometriosis. Help, Advice and Support.

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NOW CLOSED but keeping here for reference: Opportunity to be involved and give feedback on "The ruling that the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 should be interpreted as ‘biological’ sex only."

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NOW CLOSED but keeping here for reference: Opportunity to be involved and give feedback on "The ruling that the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 should be interpreted as ‘biological’ sex only."

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Hi Everyone, The EHRC (equality and human rights commission) are asking for your input on the changes being made following the UK Supreme Court ruling, which re-defines gender as 'biological sex'

This will mean some changes in the things we do, the rules and restrictions around things like using toilets and access to gender specific places and things.

The EHRC is "opening this consultation to gather feedback on the changes we have made following the UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland. We are only consulting on parts of the code that are affected by the ruling. We acknowledge the importance of these changes to people with the protected characteristics of sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. Our role is to ensure everybody’s rights are protected in line with the law, so that no one experiences discrimination or harassment as a result of their protected characteristic when using services. We are committed to developing guidance that provides legal clarity and practical support for organisations following the Supreme Court judgment."

Please do your own personal reading and research, contribute to the consultation if you'd like to, and importantly - reach out if you'd like any support. The Women and allies network is a SAFE space, where we are respectful and kind and welcome everyone. womensnetwork@southernhealth.nhs.uk

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Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2025 | EHRC

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This page is part of our consultation on our code of practice for services, public functions and associations.

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"We offer medical care, emotional support and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted."

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"We offer medical care, emotional support and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted."

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SARC :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust

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Treetops SARC is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). We offer medical care, emotional support
and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.

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Opportunity to be photographed for the Female Veterans Transformation Programme

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Opportunity to be photographed for the Female Veterans Transformation Programme

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The Female Veterans Transformation Programme (FVTP) is creating a toolkit to aid services who support female veterans. Additional funding has been sought from the Office for Veterans Affairs & Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to raise the profile of Female Veterans. Part of this will be a photoshoot and they are touring the UK!

The FVTP wants Female Veterans from the breadth of the UK to be involved in this photoshoot, regardless of age, rank, time served, ethnicity, religion, disability, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic. The more diverse the better!

To get involved click this link: https://forms.office.com/e/SmuxuxW6EQ

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Understanding sexual misconduct in the workplace- training available!

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Understanding sexual misconduct in the workplace- training available!

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Understanding sexual misconduct in the workplace- training available!

eLearning is available to help support your understanding of sexual safety in the workplace. The training aims to identify and recognise different types of sexual misconduct and what impact they may have on individuals and those who witness it.

The training also helps you to understand how you can have a trauma-informed conversation and learn how to help support someone if they tell you they have experienced sexual misconduct.

To access the training, please click here: LEAD online and my Learning.

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Link and dates for the upcoming network meetings 2025

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Link and dates for the upcoming network meetings 2025

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Opportunity to be involved - "Pads on a roll"

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Opportunity to be involved - "Pads on a roll"

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Hi All, we have been offered the opportunity to work with Pads on a Roll, who provide menstrual pads, literally on rolls like toilet paper!

They have offered us a free trial, and I am working with our Trust leadership and sustainability leads to implement this. If you want to be involved, or think your team base might be a good place to get a free trial, let me know! Sophie.street2@southernhealth.nhs.uk. Or Womensnetwork@southernhealth.nhs.uk

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Discover the best pads for your needs with Egal Pads on a Roll. High quality, durable, and reliable.

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Form to join the Network and get emails (you can always just join via the link without signing up) 

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Form to join the Network and get emails (you can always just join via the link without signing up) 

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Please feel free to share! I'll attach a poster with a QR code in the comments, once we have our generic email address (something like HIOWHCwomen@....)

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NOW OVER keeping for reference: Opportunity to attend a women's event in Portsmouth 

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NOW OVER keeping for reference: Opportunity to attend a women's event in Portsmouth 

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Hi All, We've come across this opportunity for women in Portsmouth to connect. We don't know the provider but it was found through our community engagement and experience team. This event is at a cost to individuals but could be a good opportunity :) Here is more info from the organiser: Women Afternoon Tea "Your Health, Your Wealth" Tickets, Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Amazing resource for periods, including a tracker that formulates letters to GP! 

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Amazing resource for periods, including a tracker that formulates letters to GP! 

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Women & Allies staff network background :D 

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Women & Allies staff network background :D 

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Feel free to download and use as your Teams background

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Sleep, fatigue and the workplace

Information on how sleep and fatigue can impact on the health of staff, with practical recommendations for improving the quality of sleep and rest.

Sleep, fatigue and the workplace | NHS Employers

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Menopause champion slides - contains loads of amazing signposting on the last page, with links to 14 resources 

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Menopause champion slides - contains loads of amazing signposting on the last page, with links to 14 resources 

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Women’s Health Newsletter for February, Hampshire and Isle of White ICB

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Women’s Health Newsletter for February, Hampshire and Isle of White ICB

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To be added to the mailing list, please email: hiowicb-hsi.population.health@nhs.net

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Women's Health Newsletter - February 2025

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Our staff networks page - find them all here with relevant info about joining other networks

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Our staff networks page - find them all here with relevant info about joining other networks

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Workplace adjustment 'passport' - working document for you and your manager  

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Workplace adjustment 'passport' - working document for you and your manager  

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HIOW Workplace Adjustment Passport FINAL.pdf

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NOW OVER: Women's event Portsmouth 10th and 11th March 2025 

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NOW OVER: Women's event Portsmouth 10th and 11th March 2025 

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Menopause Manager e-learning module

HIOW Health and Wellbeing 350+ Programme have teamed up with Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace to provide managers across HIOW access to an interactive eLearning package.

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to support your colleagues and teams who experience the menopause.

To gain access to this catalogue on eLearning for Healthcare's Learning Hub, please complete this registration form.

*For all HIOW NHS staff including SCAS and Primary Care

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Focus on Flex

Available on the People Portal, this toolkit is designed to help managers and employees alike to design effective flexible working arrangements which work for everyone.

Explore:

How to offer flex in ‘hard to flex’ patient-facing roles

Introducing team-based or self-rostering to your service to improve wellbeing and retention.

Focus on Flex - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

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Preventing and reducing violence against staff working in health and care settings course

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Preventing and reducing violence against staff working in health and care settings course

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NHS England in collaboration with the Royal Society for Public Health, have developed an eLearning course, ‘An Introduction to Violence Prevention and Reduction’

NHS England expects all parts of the NHS to commit to preventing and reducing the risk of violence towards staff and supporting their health and wellbeing in line with the ‘We are safe and healthy’ NHS People Promise. This in turn will improve staff experience, retention, and ultimately patient care.

Identify the key policy and legislative drivers for violence prevention and reduction in healthcare settings.

Understand and describe the individual, situational and environmental factors that can cause violence.

Describe how using public health and trauma informed approaches can prevent violence at individual and community level.

Explore a range of best practice approaches that can be used by individuals, teams and organisations to minimise the risk or impact of violence.

The course is free and open to all NHS and social care staff using either their work email address or personal email address via the NHS Learning Hub. Trainees can download a certificate at the end too.

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Stress Management Course

Eight I/2-hour sessions where you will learn about:

Stress and how it affects us

Understanding and managing workplace stress

Understanding specific NHS workplace stress

Specific tools and techniques for stress management

Changing your thinking patterns and managing worry

Managing your routine and improving work/life balance

Living better in line with your own personal values

Mindfulness and breathing techniques to manage stress

Access them at your convenience on the People Portal: Stress Management Course - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

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Compassionate employers team... dealing with grief, caregiving, or illness at work

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Compassionate employers team... dealing with grief, caregiving, or illness at work

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The Compassionate Employers programme, run by Hospice UK, helps organisations look after their people when grieving, caring for others or diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

https://www.hospiceuk.org/hants-iow-icb), Compassionate Employers - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

The online members’ hub can help with issues such as:

Practical and legal advice following a bereavement

Carers rights and support

Support after a life-changing diagnosis

Guidance and signposting for line managers

Knowing what to say and what not to say

HR toolkits

You can arrange this via email at: compassionateemployers@hospiceuk.org

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Leading well programme, and return to work toolkit 

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Leading well programme, and return to work toolkit 

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Leading Well Programme

We have been working with research and consultancy organisation Affinity Health at Work to create two bespoke mental health support resources for NHS staff across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Professor Jo Yarker from Affinity Health at Work has delivered three webinars and you can watch the recordings below to hear about these new resources:

Leading Well toolkit

Leading Well - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

Access password is HIOW2024

Watch the launch event here

Manager session recording

IGLOO Return to Work toolkit

Return to Work Toolkit - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

Access this resource here: https://hiownhs.returntowork.co.uk

You will need to register using your name and NHS email address. The access code is: HIOW2024

IGLOO Return to Work toolkit recording

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Peoples experiences of periods and the menopause in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Patient facing doc. Exec approved

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB- Women's Health Community of Practice

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB- Women's Health Community of Practice

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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) women's health programme, the purpose of this network is to bring together, people, training, learning and best practice to improve outcomes, access and experiences for women and girls across our health care systems and population.

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We are a collaboration platform empowering everyone working in health and social care to safely connect, share and learn across boundaries. Be part of a FutureNHS.

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QI project: an evidence-based, remote monitoring pathway designed to enhance care for people at high risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy, empowering them to stay healthy and well at home in Gloucestershire, with plans to be shared wider...

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QI project: an evidence-based, remote monitoring pathway designed to enhance care for people at high risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy, empowering them to stay healthy and well at home in Gloucestershire, with plans to be shared wider...

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Collaboration event marks launch of project to support people at high risk of developing hypertension in pregnancy - Health Innovation West of England

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This month we marked the launch of a project to support people at high risk of developing hypertension in pregnancy by hosting a collaboration and networking event in Gloucestershire, bringing together initiative partners, healthcare practitioners, patients and public from across the West of England. ‘HOme Monitoring for Expectant (and postnatal) parents’ (HOME) is an evidence-based,…

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Black Maternity Matters shortlisted for national award - Health Innovation West of England

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The Black Maternity Matters collaborative has made it to the finals of the prestigious Black Maternal Health Awards UK. We’ve been shortlisted in the Community Project category, which celebrates initiatives creating measurable change in maternal health outcomes at a local level. The Black Maternal Health Awards UK, spearheaded by The Motherhood Group, celebrate excellence across…

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Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme: Breaking down barriers for safer systems opportunity

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Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme: Breaking down barriers for safer systems opportunity

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Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme: Breaking down barriers for safer systems - Health Innovation West of England

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Webinar: Female Reproductive Hormones 101 - Understanding Their Impact - Wellbeing of Women

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Join us as we launch Hormonall: Together for Women’s Wellbeing, in partnership with Vichy Laboratories.

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Tools to raise awareness of neurodivergence, particularly for line managers with neurodivergent team members.

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Tools to raise awareness of neurodivergence, particularly for line managers with neurodivergent team members.

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Southeast Neurodiversity Employee Support Package

NHSE South East regional Workforce Team commissioned HIOW to develop a suite of tools to raise awareness of neurodivergence, particularly for line managers with neurodivergent team members.

The support package includes:

Tip sheets for managers

Two recorded sessions with Genius Within Occupational Psychologists and our EDNA Advisors

Bitesize e-learning modules

The training package will be free for all NHS and Primary Care staff working in the South East region. Contact your Learning Management System team to access.

Find the resources here:

Neurodiversity Awareness - People Portal (hiowpeople.nhs.uk)

Password: geniuswithin

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• Accessing an Occupational Health Consultation Referral to Occupational Health is via management referral only.

• Reasons for referral are:

o Member of staff has had several episodes of sickness absense over a period of a few months

o Member of staff is currently off sick

o Member of staff sickness absence may be attributable to ill health that may be work related

o Member of staff wishes to return to work after period of absence

o Member of staff are suffering with a health condition which is affecting their performance

o Concern about member of staff's fitness for aspects of their role - this may include concern over performance and/or capability

o The reason for absence is mental health related or over 28 days

• For further details please visit the Occupational Health portal pages - this includes how managers can make a management referral and what to expect from a management referral consultation.

• If you would like to self-refer for a Physiotherapy consultation, please access the self-referral form here.

• If you would like support with mental health, please access the EAP service.

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About this event

In a busy clinic or unit, who do you see first? You can go by order of arrival, or deal with simple things to clear beds. But how can you ensure your team provides prompt and efficient care to the right person?

Join us to hear a story of adoption, scale and spread from Birmingham Women's Hospital and the University of Birmingham. Together, they co-developed a system to ensure triage by clinical need resulting in safer better care for women and birthing people and their babies.

Speakers Nina Johns and Sara Kenyon will share how they rolled out the Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS). You'll learn about how BSOTS was designed and the theory that supports it, how it was implemented, scaled and adopted.

To inspire scaling your own work, you'll also hear about the factors that supported its widespread adoption including leadership, staffing, space and changing practice. This has led to BSOTS recommendation by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Over 70 minutes, this webinar will start with a presentation from Nina and Sara followed by time for questions. There won't be any breakouts so you can listen in on your lunch break.

Our speakers

More about Sara:
Professor Sara Kenyon MBE is a Professor of Evidence Based Maternity Care at the University of Birmingham and a midwife by background. She leads the maternity theme of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands. She has co-developed, with Dr Nina Johns, the maternity triage system called BSOTS, which is increasingly being implemented in UK maternity units. She is Chief Investigator for the iHOLDS trial. She is a member of ​'MBRRACE-UK' and Perinatal Mortality Review Tool and a co-applicant on a number of NIHR funded studies. She is a Fellow of the RCM and a Fellow of the RCOG and an NIHR Senior Investigator.
More about Nina:
Nina is a Consultant Obstetrician and Clinical Director for Obstetrics at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. She has extensive clinical experience and has led maternity services locally and regionally. She delivers care to women with complex pregnancies, focusing on high-risk obstetrics, maternal medicine, and diabetes. Nina is involved in research and innovation, leading quality improvement initiatives. She has been on the NHSE National Maternity and Neonatal Stakeholder Council since January 2024 and contributed to national programmes like the RCOG/THIS Institute ABC Programme. Her work led to the development of the Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS), a nationally recognized system that has won several awards. As Clinical Director, she oversees perinatal services, fosters a positive workplace culture, and trains medical students and postgraduates.

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How do we better improve care across boundaries? Join the designers of a new free quality improvement (QI) programme that aims to do just this.

To understand the pioneering cross-boundary relational work done by Systems Conveners, novel forms of evaluation are needed. The team from Hackney Council will share their experience.

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Implementing and adopting change: a maternity lens

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Join on 26 June to hear from Nina and Sara from Birmingham Women's Hospital and the University of Birmingham on implementing and adopting change. Book now!