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Freedom of Information- HWHCT 334
Our ref HWHCT-334
23 January 2023
FOI request:
This is an information request relating to events held staff networks within the Trust.
Please include the information for the current financial year, 2022/23 (to the present)
- A list of the events organised by the staff networks
- Full details of each event, including which network ran/hosted the event, the start and end time, the date, whether it was held online or in-person, the length, the topic and/or title, the number of attendees (if held) and the speaker (if possible)
If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under the Section 16 obligations of the Act, as to how I can refine my request.
Trust response:
Please find a list of staff networks events, dates, and times.
We do not hold the number of attendees.
We do not release the names of staff members as we believe releasing the names of our staff is likely to breach the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 and therefore, we are applying exemption s40 of the FOI Act 2000 (personal information) to this part of your request.
Black History Month 2022- October 2022
3rd October (Monday)
12pm - 2pm: Black history for beginners – Ancients to present
4th October (Tuesday)
9am - 4pm: Barts Health - Ethnic Minority Leadership Seminar
1pm - 3pm: The Benin Trust - Unsung African heroines
5th October (Wednesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Having conversations around Mental Health in the workplace
6th October (Thursday)
12pm - 1pm: Diversity and Inclusion - a practical approach
7th October (Friday)
2pm - 3pm: The Shuri Network for Minority Ethnic Women in Digital Healthcare
12th October (Wednesday)
12pm - 2pm: Black Ancestry - the truth about what’s in a name
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Creating Policy around menopause and what it can offer you
13th October (Thursday)
9:30am - 12:30pm: EDI Celebration Masterclass Part 1
11am - 12:30pm: Barts Health - Loose Women a BHM event
12pm - 2pm: BHM Poetry Workshop
2pm - 4:30pm: Equally Healthy
17th October (Monday)
12pm - 2pm: Mental Health Impact of Windrush
18th October (Tuesday)
11am - 12pm: Barts Health - Demystifying Executive Search Firms
19th October (Wednesday)
12pm - 1:15pm: Tea break: how to do it right workshop
20th October (Thursday)
11am - 12:15pm: The ‘Model Black”: What the experiences of Black leaders can tell us all about belonging
12pm - 12:45pm: Anti-racism: Pushing the change in healthcare
21st October (Friday)
12:15pm - 1:15pm: Demystifying psychology
All day: Wear Red Day
Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Wear Red Day will be taking place on 21st October
Join us this Wear Red Day and show your support for tackling racism. Can't wear red to work on this day? Here are some other ways to get involved;
Change your social media banner or profile picture for the day to the campaign branding
Add a red background to your Teams video calls
Sport some red socks or red accessories
24th October (Monday)
12pm - 2pm: 100 Great Black Britons
25th October (Tuesday)
10am - 11:15am: Barts Health - Let’s talk about Race
27th October (Thursday)
1pm - 1:30pm: Showcasing our Barts Black History Month Stars
2nd November (Wednesday)
2pm - 4:30pm: Being a champion for diversity Masterclass
8th November (Tuesday)
9:30am - 12:30pm: EDI Celebration Masterclass Part 2
9th November (Wednesday)
12pm – 1pm: BAME staff network meeting
Staff LGBT+ Network
Just turn up
In person meeting – Coffee followed by Pub - Hereford Pride Every Friday From 17:00
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month 2022
Throughout the month of June 2022, we will be celebrating Pride across the Trust.
We know that working towards equality is everyone's business and building awareness through Pride brings us together to learn, support and celebrate LGBTQ+ people.
Lunch and learn sessions
Transgender in Health Care
Speaker: RN
Thursday 9th June 2022 12:15 - 2:00pm (including time for Q&A)
Download the presentation - Transgender in Health Care
LGBTQ+ Microaggressions in Health
Speaker: Senior Lecturer at Arden University
Tuesday 14th June 2022, 12:15 - 2:00pm (including time for Q&A).Watch the presentation on Vimeo
PRIDE: Celebrating 50 Years of Progress, Confronting Today's Challenges
Black Country Healthcare will be holding a special virtual Pride Month Conference on Thursday 23rd June from 10am to 12.30pm, it will feature talks from (NHS England), (Gaysians), and (Women's Equality Party). Speakers will be talking about what PRIDE means to them, before answering questions from the audience.
It is open to everyone across the system. For more information, or to register for the event, please visit the Eventbrite listing.
Support for LGBT+ Staff
The LGBT+ Staff Network provides a safe, supportive and open environment to all LGBT+ staff, and all staff who are enthusiastic and committed to driving change and advancing Equality and Diversity. To find out more about the LGBT+ Staff Network, how to join as a member, attend meetings and be kept updated on events, please contact us on
Hereford Pride - The Trust LGBT+ Staff Network will be taking part in Hereford Pride on Saturday 18th June at Hereford Racecourse. Doors will open at 10:30am with the official opening due to take place at 11:00am. The free, family-friendly portion of the day will run from 10:30am until 17:30pm, everyone is welcome to attend.
Mind - LGBTIQ+ mental health
Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+) from NHS.UK
MindOut LGBTQ Mental Health Service
NHS Rainbow Badge
NHS rainbow badges are a national initiative which originated in Evelina London Children’s Hospital to make a positive difference. LGBT+ represents lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender with the + representing inclusivity of all identities regardless of how a person defines themselves. Etc
The Rainbow Badges initiative gives staff a way to show that the Trust offers open, non-judgemental and inclusive care for anyone who identifies as LGBT+. Despite improving social attitudes in general towards LGBT+ people in the UK, negative attitudes (such as homophobia, biphobia, transphobia) are still widely prevalent.
By choosing to wear the badge, you are sending a message that “you can talk to me” about issues of gender and sexuality. You aren't expected to solve all their issues and concerns but you are a friendly ear and will know how to signpost to support available.
Sign the pledge and request your badge now!
Other events
30th July - Malvern Pride
24-25th September - Birmingham Pride
1st October - Worcester Pride
Wellbeing Hub/Staff Mental Health
Menopause Week 2022 17 - 21 October 2022
Tuesday 17th October
13:00-14:30 - Perimenopause, Menopause and You
15:00-16:00 - HRT and Treatment Options with a GP and Menopause Specialist
Wednesday 19th October
9:00-10:30 - Wellbeing Wednesday on Menopause
Thursday 20th October
14:00-15:30 - Menopause and Mental Health
Friday 21st October
12:00-14:00 - A Quick Guide to Understanding the Menopause
Wellfest
By the Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub
Monday 21st Nov 2022
9am - 9:15am Mindful Moment
1pm - 1:30pm Compassionate Leadership
2pm - 3pm Financial Wellbeing
4pm - 4:15pm Mindful Moment
Tuesday 22nd Nov 9am - 9:15am Mindful Moment
10am - 11am Bouncebackability
11:30am - 12pm Domestic violence awareness
2pm - 3pm Imposter Syndrome
4pm - 4:15pm Mindful Moment
Wednesday 23rd Nov
9am - 9:15am Mindful Moment
2pm - 2:30pm Pelvic Health
4pm - 4:15pm Mindful Moment
Thursday 24th Nov
9am - 9:15am Mindful Moment
2pm - 2:30pm How Can the Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Support Me? s 4pm - 4:15pm Mindful Moment
Friday 25th Nov
9am - 9:15am Mindful Moment
10am - 11am Psychological PPE
2pm - 2:30pm Being Active with Osteoarthritis
3pm - 4pm Neurodiversity Wellbeing Group
4pm - 4:15pm Mindful Moment
Please be aware that although this information is accurate at the time it is provided, it may not be in the future and should not be relied upon.