Recognising the diverse needs of individuals is important to ensure we create more opportunities and continue to offer training and resources for all. As you will see below, we are taking steps to improve access. Your feedback matters to us and helps us to continue to drive change, so we encourage you to give us your feedback so that we can support everyone learning to their full potential.
Ramadan Information pack for staff and line managers
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide. In March 2024 many NHS staff who are Muslim and observe fasting during Ramadan, will participate in a daily period of fasting, starting at sunrise and finishing at sunset over the month.
The ICB has developed an information and resource pack (attached) to help both managers and staff during this religious period of fasting. I am sharing this with system Partners as it may also be a useful resource for your organisations. This information pack provides best practice and practical tips empowering both employers and managers to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.
BLMK Ramadan Information Pack Feb 2024 ICS.
NHS Muslim Network: Eid Al-Fitr Celebration event: 25th April 6-9pm
Location: Central London location (full details and exact location will be sent to all ticket holders)
The event will be hosted and facilitated by the multi award winning Co-Chairs of the network – Shohail Shaikh, Halima Dagia and Riyaz Patel.
To book your ticket, please click here.
Diversity in Health care Partners programme -ENEI Masterclasses/ Disabilities info (EDIBSG)
Virtual Masterclasses:
- Inclusive recruitment and talent management – Tuesday 23 July 11am-1pm
- Developing strong staff networks – Thursday 30 May 1pm-3pm
Location: Zoom. Book your place here
Invisible disability: Challenging bias to enable change – Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee
Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee was one of our expert panellists at our Disability Summit 2023. Here you can watch her TEDxWarrington talk on challenging the bias that exists around invisible disabilities.
Disability Pioneers Supergroup
The team at NHS Employers run a Disability Pioneers Supergroup which meet quarterly on MS Teams to talk over everything disability inclusion? If you want to hear from experts, collaborate with likeminded individuals across the health and care sector or share your own expertise, email diversityandinclusion@nhsemployers.org and they can add you to the group.
Leadership and Accountability
- Core Managers: Developing Inclusive Workplaces programme
- The programme will support you as you develop essential leadership skills. The programme is comprised of a suite of short courses covering different themes of inclusive workplaces. The courses include:
Accessing Disability Support
HEE is undertaking work to deliver a toolkit style resource, the ‘Find Your Way Guide’ and has commissioned Diversity and Ability (D&A), to help.
If you’re disabled, neurodiverse, or have a long-term health condition, you may be eligible for additional support as you study and work in healthcare.
For further information and to guide your way through the process, visit the Diversity and Ability website.
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