#TeamBartsHealth blogs
Diversity, inclusion and the right to simply be yourself is as important as ever
In this blog St Bartholomew's chief executive Charles Knight reflects on the importance of diversity and inclusion and how, particularly during the pandemic, it is vital to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
We all have a right to live authentically
Hello my name is Faye and I work as an administrator in the antenatal clinic at Newham Hospital. I am 29 years young and I am an out and proud lesbian of colour.
"I have the freedom to live life as my true self at work"
For Pride Month, Bart’s Health LGBTQ+ Network’s newly appointed Pride Rep, Jess Alexander, gives us an insight into her role at Barts Health, and explains why Pride Month is important to her.
“We should provide the best possible experience for LGBTQ+ patients and staff”
For Pride Month, St Bartholomew’s LGBTQ+ and allies’ network co-lead Darren Barnes reflects on what the network has achieved over the last year and provides some personal thoughts on being LGBTQ+ in the NHS.
Ways of working through the Covid-19 pandemic – Maternity team (3 minute read)
We caught up with Ann Ellis, the Parent Education Manager at Barts Health, who provided us with an insight into what the maternity team have been up to during the pandemic. Ann has been facilitating the antenatal classes for 30 years and loves meeting new people in the process.
The change starts with each and every one of us
From my experience, conversations at work on race and equality issues are less likely to be had as people can feel uncomfortable. In my opinion it is extremely important that we start having these conversations to root out any prejudices and biases that we may subconsciously or consciously have towards our patients and colleagues.