#TeamBartsHealth blogs

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.

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. 

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.

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.

I have experienced quite a few challenges with my transition from soldier to civilian. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without perseverance, keeping an open mind, and the support of management to pursue personal development opportunities.

Hello my name is Funke Bella and I am a Senior Radiographer at Newham Hospital. 

Chief executive, Alwen Williams shares a statement of support and solidarity for our BAME commuinities and colleagues. 

Being a ‘No Place For Hate’ Ambassador has given me the confidence and opportunity to speak out for those who are unable to speak up or speak out against all forms of discrimination.

In this blog, St Bartholomew's BAME network co-leads Celina Mfuko and Prisca Duah reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement.