Really looking forward to supporting today’s regional retention event led by nursing and midwifery. Will present in sexual safety. #NEYretention #NHSInclusion

About to start! Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

The leadership group have worked hard, in their own time, to get our first bi-monthly network meeting together. The network wants the workplace to be a positive and inclusive experience for our NHS deaf and hard of hearing colleagues. See you there!

My new spanking new Cochlear N8 arrived. Two colours aren’t normal. Long story short I wrongly chose sand instead of brown. I could only get the coil and cover changed to brown. Not a bad unplanned way to blend in with my hair, though I aren’t conscious of people noticing my CI.

As a judge I must say the @NHSMidlands MIDAS awards ‘24 rightly celebrated the high achievements and inspirations of networks, activists, hero’s, ICS’s and much more, to highlight the critical link between inclusive workforces and our urgent need to retain our workforce talent.

Incredible to see approximately 278 people join this Zoom event today. So many contributions, and ideas crammed into a 1.5-hour accessible event. Glad this will be rolled out 3X a year? #Connection #SharedExperiences #Deaf #HardOfHearing #BSLUsers #Voices

What are you doing this weekend (part 2)? Applying for a new job? Check this out Head of OD and Inclusion (£58k to £68k) @RotherhamNHS_FT https://t.co/1Rg52Z0wqX

#NhsSpf I’m really excited to have the opportunity to talk about why we need to listen to our deaf and hard of hearing workforce today.

Let’s remember the NHS, as a whole, is probably the largest employer of deaf and hard of hearing people in the world. That’s why we need you to join the launch of our new network!

Best staff network event I’ve attended in a good while. Good up your great work! @Helfletchatwork

Delighted to speak at this amazing Stronger Together Staff Network conference. ‘What can organisations do to embrace staff network groups’ is my talk. I say focus on the leadership, accountability and connectivity attached to growing all groups.

To round off our Shine awards we have the everyone counts (special recognition) award from the chair and chief executive. Two worthy winners have been chosen: First... Hus Meah for helping so many people and teams to do their jobs better for our service users!

Thrilled we are launching this network. Our mission is to transform the culture of the NHS so that the 216k deaf and hard of hearing workforce receive the best support and work in an inclusive environment in which they can thrive. #DeafHoHNHSStaffNetwork https://t.co/2Ma1SNyScS

Here is a great opportunity for someone with HR practitioner plus leadership experience. SignHealth is a leading charity that is going places to break down barriers and promote equity of deaf identity. I am a proud trustee of this charity.

So important for deaf children and young people. They are already twice as likely to experience mental health issues compared to hearing people. Please sign up and share @JWatsonONeill @deaftogether_ @BevMatthewsRN

Delighted to be speaking at the #NEYAInclusionconf23 @NEYLAcademy today, about why I think we need more positive disruptors to make the workplace inclusive.

So timely. We must integrate this campaign into all health inequalities plans that are emerging across the NHS. Well done @SignHealth for taking this off. @samanthallen @christinejoy1 @BriceEm @CNOEngland @adamson0901 @annielaverty @CrichtonJones @NHSE_Paul @NavinaEvans

Delighted to be speaking at NHS Yorkshire and Humber about the all important Workplace Adjustment event. #YHWorkplaceAdjustments.

Unbelievable! What was the cause? Any deep root analysis for the reason for five whole months? In my case my work pays then request’s reimbursement but that isn’t a speedy process either.