The Rainbow Network at C&I
Category: Staff Network Group
The Rainbow Network at C&I aims to create a supportive working environment and policy framework for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) colleagues. The Network also helps Trust staff to understand the needs of LGBT+ individuals within the community.
Aims of The Rainbow Network
- To work with the Trust to eliminate discrimination experienced by LGBT+ staff and to promote general equality of opportunity.
- To influence policy making and monitor existing policies to ensure that the LGBT+ equality perspective is proactively considered.
- To provide a support function to colleagues, through the development of networks and meetings, where issues can be openly discussed. Some support may involve signposting staff to external services or staff side representatives.
- To provide confidential support and advice to all staff, not just those whose may identify as LGBT+.
- To develop and maintain a network that provides support and promotes diversity generally within our workforce.
- To support the Trust with the training of staff at all levels so they can better understand the perspective and needs of LGBT+ staff and service users.
- To gain and share an understanding of the experiences of LGBT+ staff and service users, and highlight any health inequalities that influence service delivery.
- To celebrate the diversity of the workforce by participating in national and local events such as community events and national LGBT+ initiatives.
- To promote C&I as a mental healthcare provider and employer within the local LGBT+ communities.
- To promote opportunities for social networking.
Rainbow Network meetings
All C&I staff who identify as LGBT+ or allies are welcome to attend the below Rainbow Network meetings
Date
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Time
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Location
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Thursday 13 June 2019
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11am-12:30pm
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Highgate Mental Health Centre, room TBA
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Tuesday 13 August 2019
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3pm-4:30pm
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St Pancras Hospital, room TBA
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Tuesday 8 October 2019
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3pm-4:30pm
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Highgate Mental Health Centre, room TBA
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Thursday 12 December 2019
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10am-11.30am
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St Pancras Hospital, room TBA
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For more information, please email [email protected]
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