We’re so proud to announce that Jon Richardson and @LucyABeaumont + Friends comedy night raised over £100,000 for the Charity! 💙🎉 Thank you so much to everyone who made the night possible, you're helping to change children's lives at Sheffield Children's. Bright Young Dreams

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I have been asked for advice about improving organisational culture. My view? DON'T start by setting up a "culture change" programme or a direct "culture" intervention. Culture gets changed when people start doing real work differently. Culture change is a byproduct of wider

Psychological safety: how to get members of our teams to actually speak up. It's a common leadership misconception that just by encouraging team members to voice opinions we create a culture of openness. We need to address the issues (individual & systemic) that prevent people

Back in the FTSU office after yesterdays Caring Together event Sheffield Children's My conversation starter was a dolls head covered in #FTSU flags...EVERYONE commented on it 😃 then I got colleagues talking about raising concerns! Quality Promise is go! National Guardian's Office 💙 Ruth Brown

My independent report into the culture of the Nursing & Midwifery Council, arguably the worlds largest health regulator - 808,000 nurses & midwives - will be published on Tues 9th July 2024 Thank you to everyone that has contributed Your voices will be heard, loud & clear

Today I launch my independent report into the Nursing & Midwifery Council - the body that regulates the 808,000 registrants It’s not a happy read Thank you to all who shared their stories I am confident that a lot of good will result You can read it here:riseassociates.co.uk/news/

The National Guardian for the NHS has today announced her refreshed vision for the work of the National Guardian’s Office, to improve workplace cultures, ensuring workers are confident to speak up, by providing expert support, guidance and challenge. #FTSUforEveryone

Today we have published the latest annual speaking up data report, which summarises the themes and learning from cases which Freedom to Speak Up guardians have shared with us. nationalguardian.org.uk/2024/07/18/hig… #SpeakUpListenUpFollowUp

For many NHS staff, the recent racist violence in this country will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, our message is simple: you are welcome and you are valuable members of our community. Reach out for support if you need it. england.nhs.uk/supporting-our…

There's a big difference between "speaking up" & "calling out". This is so relevant in the context of building psychological safety & addressing issues & concerns within teams. ‘Speak up’ cultures enable people to get under the surface of issues; to feel & be heard. ‘Call out’

Are you an overseas-trained NHS worker? Help us shed more light on your experience of speaking up by participating in our Speak Up review. You can get involved in three ways: an anonymous survey, focus groups or interview. Find out more: nationalguardian.org.uk/2024/08/27/get…

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The language we use as leaders shapes workplace culture. It plays a critical role in psychological safety. Our words (& the way we communicate) can encourage the experimentation & risk-taking we want our teams to demonstrate for innovation & improvement. It can also stifle

We welcome the review into the safety of the health and care landscape that Department of Health and Social Care have asked Dr Penny Dash to lead. Improving the safety and quality of care that patients receive is at the heart of #FreedomtoSpeakUp. Read our full response: nationalguardian.org.uk/2024/10/16/res…

A busy day here for #FTSU Sheffield Children's in Speak Up Month. Concern raised by a colleague #ListenUp Then an introduction to new colleagues at the Doctors Forum. Finishing with education/audit session in Radiology. Drop In session tomorrow 10-4! 🙂 National Guardian's Office 💙 Ruth Brown

Speak Up Month 'Drop In' session now open - FTSU office, C floor, behind Ward 3. #HereToListen until 4pm Sheffield Children's Come on in, find out more about becoming a FTSU Champion for your team/area, collect some new poster and contact cards or just say hello 🙂 National Guardian's Office 💙

Becton, hello! #FTSU Drop In Session underway on Community in Therapy Room 1. Here 'til 2pm. I'm here to hear. Come and sign up to be a FTSU Champion and support your colleagues to speak up. Collect new posters/cards for your team Sheffield Children's Ruth Brown National Guardian's Office 💙

Morning Becton Sheffield Children's How are you? Speak Up Drop In session underway. I'm in Therapy Rm 1 on Community until 2pm. Pop in and say hello, tell me your work worry. Feel free to come in and use the space to complete your NHS Staff Survey 🙂 Ruth Brown National Guardian's Office 💙

Morning Becton, I'm here 'til 2pm - drop in to Therapy Room 1. Come and have a chat, tell me your work worries. You can sign up to be a #FTSU Champion and learn more about the FTSU online training modules. Be good to see you! Sheffield Children's National Guardian's Office 💙 Ruth Brown