LGBT+ Forum at UHSussex

LGBTQ+ Forum

The forum supports the Trust in raising awareness of the needs of LGBTQ+ staff, as a critical friend.

 The members of the forum are LGBTQ+ staff, volunteers and allies that work across all roles and levels at the Trust.

 What the LGBTQ+ Forum does:

• Provide confidential support to all employees on LGBTQ+ issues.
• Organise social and networking events.
• Advise on Trust policies and training – so they’re inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ staff.
• Celebrate LGBTQ+ history, lives and contributions (eg. LGBTQ+ History Month, Trans Awareness Week).
• Organise UHSussex @ Brighton & Hove Pride and Trans-Pride.
• Run programmes relevant to LGBTQ+ staff (eg. health & wellbeing/mental health, LGBTQ+ Mentoring).
• Produce a monthly newsletter.
• Work closely with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team
• We’re also part of a University of York research study into NHS LGBTQ+ Staff Networks – the difference they make to health and wellbeing, and how this contributes to best patient care.

Here are some reasons why you might want to get involved:

• It’s a great way to meet new people, network and feel part of a community.
• It’s our chance to support LGBTQ+  colleagues – who maybe aren’t yet ‘out’ at work, or need advice with being LGBTQ+ in the workplace.
• It’s interesting, a chance to learn and develop.
• It’s a way of getting involved and helping UHSussex be the best we can for LGBTQ+ people.