Staff networks

We value the equality, diversity and human rights of our staff and service users. As a public body each NHS organisation has a duty to ensure that, wherever possible, everybody can use or receive its services to the same standards regardless of:

• race
• disability (including learning disability)
• gender
• age
• religion or belief
• sexual orientation
• civil partnership
• maternity and pregnancy
• gender reassignment

Why do we need staff networks?

Staff networks offer a safe and supported space for people with protected characteristics and allies to share their views, ideas and experiences.

• They provide an opportunity for staff to consult on and contribute to policies and other workforce related issues.
• They deliver support, information and guidance.
• They increase feelings of belonging and involvement for staff, allowing opportunities for celebration and raising awareness.

Our networks

• Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) and Allies Staff Network
• LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans +) and Allies Staff Network
• MAPLE (Mental And Physical Lived Experience) and Allies Staff Network
• Women and Allies Staff Network
• Men's and Allies Staff Network​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Each network meeting has a peer support session which takes place before the main 
meeting. Peer support meetings include:

• Menopause
• Fertility
• Return to Work

Staff network resources

Coming out at work guide

Sexual orientation and gender indentity guide