Topic: Women's Network Monthly Meetings

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Wednesday 20th December @ 13.00 - 14.00

Dress Code: Your choice. Festive jumpers, sparkly outfits, reindeer's antlers, festive hats… whatever makes smile

Our Festive Agenda, will include a celebrity appearance from Television Presenter | Zara Janjua | and the beautiful voice of Rosie O'Sullivan - Singer / Songwriter from Birmingham UK (rosieosullivan.co.uk) and there will be a few small prizes to be won.

We hope to see you on the day, let's get to together on the last network meeting of the year and see it off with bang

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 Please click on the link to view the recording of our guests: https://spft-nhs-uk.zoom.us/rec/share/bGonfUa69NcbF9g7_pyW5fmPV7m-HQQPagRA6Bi57TjCHqUy2UMzF1UIFHUi48VK.1QiZCdDTOCewZft-

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Thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing you all in the new year.  Please remember our first Network meeting in the new year, will be an Allyship meeting about Menopause at SPFT and Menopause for Women of colour.

Many thanks

Regards,

George

Georgina Hawes (She/Her)

Chair of SPFT Women's Network

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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George Hawes, Chair of Women's Network, started the webinar with a presentation to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

You can watch the webinar here. - https://youtu.be/SPAEfnL2xWo?si=Rj5YaQgIOwv54uDE

Background

On 4 September 2023, NHS England launched its first ever Sexual Safety Charter in collaboration with key partners across the healthcare system.

In October, we signed the NHSE Sexual Safety Charter, which is our commitment to taking a zero-tolerance approach to unwanted, inappropriate, and or/harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace.

As signatories to this charter, we commit to a zero-tolerance approach to any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours towards our workforce.

You can read more about the Charter and it's principles here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/sexual-safety-in-healthcare-organisational-charter/

Topic: Safer Internet

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Leading Self - What does that mean to you?

"Leading oneself is vital as it enables a person to identify their values, needs, and aspirations. When a person leads themselves, they can create a life that aligns with their values and purpose. This personal alignment leads to greater fulfilment and happiness."

• Assess your values and self-reflect

• Practice self-care and honour yourself

• Set boundaries and honour your values

• Build a support system

• Invest in your personal growth

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As promised we are sharing the recording of our superb workshop on Friday 20th Sept with Carol Martin.

For those that attended we are sure they will share our thoughts on how great this was.

So please find our 2-part links to the recordings.

Part One of Workshop Recording

Part Two of Workshop Recording

motivational talks, inspiring speakers and valuable networking opportunities.

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49a8cc6e-0de0-4db4-86e5-b4be0012638c@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3

We welcome back speaker Carol Martin, CEO Cameron Rees LTD

Along with

Dr Jane Padmore - Chief Executive Officer

Funmi Onamusi -Chief Culture and People Officer

Teresa Barker Executive Chief Nursing Director

Sinead Wileman and George Hawes - SPFT Women's Network Chairs

Who will share their experiences, insights and visions for the future. If you would like to join us contact SPFT.women@nhs.net

We're an open, inclusive, welcoming network. We are open to all staff – please join our network and our drop-in sessions (last Wednesday of each month at 1pm). We also welcome allies to support us in our work and will offer open spaces for conversations with allies.

The aims of the network are to provide a supportive, listening environment to members and help facilitate action and response to issues raised. The network wants to celebrate the richness women bring to the workplace and the wealth of experience they bring with them. We will discuss:

Career progression and barriers

• Experiences of workplace sexism

• Childcare and family issues

• Training opportunities

• Menopause info and resources

• And Much More

Women's (sussexpartnership.nhs.uk)

International Women's Day 2025 event

A Women’s Network Workshop

24 April 2025

13.00-14.00

Do you know what you need to do but just

can't seem to do it? You're not alone!

Procrastination is a common challenge, but

the reasons behind it are often more complex

than we think.

Join us for a powerful conversation on protecting our mental space and wellbeing as women. We’ll be joined by Violetta Znorkowski, founder of Expand and Impact, who will share practical tools to move beyond stress and build lasting resilience.

Register Here

George Hawes share a Poem from Maya Angelou for BHM 2025 - "Still I Rise"

10.30 - 15.30pm

You're invited to attend an empowering face-to-face event on Thursday 5 March at Portland House, to celebrate International Women's Day.

The theme for International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 is " Give to Gain", a campaign focused on forging gender equality through generous giving of time, knowledge, resources, and advocacy, emphasising that when people give, opportunities for women expand, leading to collective progress.

Date & Time

Mar 26, 2026 12:00 London

Webinar ID

834 6888 3666

Description

The relationship between menstrual health and mental health is complex and powerful – and often overlooked. Hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle can trigger symptoms including anxiety and depression. Menstrual health conditions and symptoms like heavy or painful periods can also take a serious toll on mental wellbeing.

Join Professor Dame Lesley Regan as she talks to Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health and Wellbeing of Women Trustee; Jen Moore, a writer, speaker and campaigner committed to raising awareness of endometriosis and adenomyosis, and Phoebe Williams, founder of The PMDD Project, to unpack:

- How “hormone swings” throughout the menstrual cycle can shape mood, energy, and emotional wellbeing

- How menstrual health conditions can affect participation in work or social life, relationships and fertility, and the emotional impact of this

- Practical strategies to support both menstrual and mental wellbeing

- What help is available—and how to access it


The webinar will be recorded, so if you’re unable to attend it live, you can watch it back at a time that suits you! Register for the event and you'll receive an email with a link to the recording after the webinar.

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