Charles Dewa has an inspiring message of getting involved #DeliveringInclusion, his role model Nelson Mandela, creating justice in peaceful ways and his decision to step forward #BAME network "to help make a difference to our communities". Thank you Charles.

Next up we have our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans + (LGBT+) staff network group with their chair, Lucy Bastock and Exec Sponsor, Jim Austin. Want to get involved with the network? Contact them at: DCHS LGBTQIA+ Staff & Allies Network 🌈

Next up #DeliveringInclusion conference is Lucy Bastock DCHS LGBTQIA+ Staff & Allies Network 🌈 talking of the importance of making sure people can bring their whole self to work and creating the right environment where people feel comfortable for this to happen.

Last but not least it's time to introduce our newest network group now. Our Armed Forces and Veterans Network is being introduced by chair, Christine Duffy, supported by their Exec Sponsor Jim Austin

In 2017, we publicly pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Convenant. We're launching the Armed Forces and Veterans Network so members and allies can come together and support the Trust in delivering on the aims of the Armed Forces Covenant

Our #DeliveringInclusion conference is now opening up to ask attendees: what is the most impactful message you have heard so far today? So much to choose from...

A few comments #DeliveringInclusion: @TracyAllenDCHS on "being valued for the differences that we bring" and @premsinghdchs on "being bowled over by the positivity of the conference."

'Leading with compassion goes hand in hand with inclusivity'...I couldn't agree more. Great words as part of this mornings inclusion conference #deliveringinclusion Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT

"don't be a bystander, be an upstander". great quote from Harinder Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT #DeliveringInclusion

Our new director of people services and organisational effectiveness, Darren Tidmarsh, is talking about inclusive and compassionate leadership. "How are you going to play your part and support someone to be the best that they can be?" #DeliveringInclusion

"Allyship is the new leadership", a powerful message #DeliveringInclusion, understanding the micro-aggressions which can create a culture which fails people who are under-represented. Compassionate & inclusive leadership means we get the best from all. Darren Tidmarsh

3 hrs at our virtual #DeliveringInclusion conference have flown by. I always lose concentration and focus on long Teams sessions but this has kept me rapt. Credit to organisation & fabulous speakers.

Powerful insights from Harinder Dhaliwal on the corrosive effect of micro-insults and the negative impact on individuals' mental health. It has been an emotional journey #DeliveringInclusion conference.

So many take-home messages #DeliveringInclusion conference, including: "Silence is not an option", Darren Tidmarsh

Wrapping up #DeliveringInclusion conference with @TracyAllenDCHS calling for a ripple effect with us all taking forward the positive & powerful messages from today, and @premsinghdchs saying: "this is not a spectator sport, we are it, all of us."

A practical & interactive workshop on ‘Spirituality’ will be hosted for colleagues Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT on Friday 16 April 2021 at 2-3:30pm. The event is intended to explore our own spiritual needs and those of others in our lives & work. Register via eventbrite.co.uk/e/spirituality… 145569924563

Easter, Passover, Vaisakhi and Ramadan will again be celebrated differently this year as it was in 2020 whether we are Christian, Jewish , Sikh, Muslim or with/without faith due to the ongoing pandemic’s impact. Remember that hope will always triumph over despair no matter what.

We want everyone to be confident to be themselves Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT Derbyshire Healthcare 💙 and have a voice. Colleagues can join any of our formally constituted Staff Networks either as a member or ally to continue to help us develop, shape and advance our equality, diversity & inclusion agendas.

Each Staff Network Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT has executive sponsorship, financially supported and part of the EDI governance and decision-making structure @DCHS_ArmedForces @DCHS_BAME @DCHS_DisabilitiesLTC DCHS LGBTQIA+ Staff & Allies Network 🌈 #DeliveringOnInclusion@DCHS