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Sent on behalf of Dame Yve Buckland, Chair, Jonathan Brotherton, Chief Executive, and the chairs of our staff networks



Response to concerns about recent events

Dear colleague,



We are aware that recent events across the country are triggering for many of you: the troubling protests in London, concerns being raised about the misappropriation of flags being placed around our communities, and the recent distressing reports of an incident in Oldbury involving a Sikh woman. We recognise the deep impact such reports can have on you, our patients, and our communities, particularly those who feel more vulnerable as a result.



We want to be clear that UHB stands firmly against all forms of racism, hate, sexual violence, and actions that undermine cohesion. These acts are intolerable and completely incompatible with our values that we uphold every day in caring for our communities. It is the responsibility of all of us to reaffirm our commitment to these values.



We are all proud to work for the NHS, at UHB, and to live and work in and across Birmingham.



Our city is one of the most diverse in the country and we are proud to both be a part of, and to serve, such a diverse community. We are also proud of the diversity of all of you – our people – and are proud that we continue to thrive on that diversity and recognise the unity in our differences. Together, we make UHB what it is.



As an organisation, we do not tolerate bullying, harassment or discrimination of any kind: we must respect and celebrate our individual differences. Our priority remains to have a culture in which every single one of us feels supported to thrive, feels valued and knows that we add value, and we want all of our colleagues to be proud to work for UHB and for our patients to be proud to receive care from us.



By each of us living our values of Kind, Connected and Bold, in line with our Behavioural Framework, we will go a long way to achieving this. Where we see, or hear unacceptable behaviours playing out, we need to call them out and ensure that action is taken.



We are currently celebrating East and South East Asian Heritage Month, focusing on ‘reframing resilience’ and we have a further opportunity to reinforce our unity as we celebrate Black History Month during October. This year’s commitment is ‘standing firm in power and pride’, highlighting the importance of strength and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the black community. More of that to follow over the coming weeks.



If you have been affected by recent events, please consider seeking support from any of the following:



Wellbeing support:



Supporting your health and well-being


Email: [email protected]



Counselling and mental health support:



Counselling and mental health


Email: [email protected]



Tel: 0121 424 7001, ext. 47001

Tel: 0121 371 7170, ext. 17170



Staff networks:



Staff networks


Email: [email protected]



Inclusion Team:



Equality, diversity and inclusion


Email: [email protected]



Chaplaincy:



Email: [email protected]



People Advisory Service:



Email: [email protected]



Freedom to Speak Up Guardian:



Freedom to Speak Up Guardian


Tel: 0121 371 7221, ext. 17221



Best wishes,



Yve, Jonathan and the chairs of our staff networks:



Lyn Cooper-Yeung and Catalina Ionita, chairs of the Disability and Long-term Health Conditions Staff Network

Paul Barker and Zoe Peryer, Chairs of the Neurodiversity Staff Network

Bev Baker and Olga Leach-Walters, Chairs of the Race Equality and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Staff Network

Lesley Eastwood and Karen Stevenson, Chairs of the UHBeProud Staff Network

Wendy Madden, Chair of the Women’s Inclusive Staff Network